Jabra Enhance Select 300 Hero
Expert
Choice

Jabra Enhance Select 300 Expert Review

Premium OTC
Released 
2023

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Summary

The Jabra Enhance Select 300 is a premium over-the-counter hearing aid priced at $1,995, earning an A grade and ranking in the top 11% of all OTC devices tested by HearAdvisor. This behind-the-ear model delivers strong overall sound performance, particularly excelling in speech clarity and feedback management.

In our lab testing, the Enhance Select 300 demonstrated above-average performance across most key metrics. Speech in quiet measured 1.38 points above the category average, making it well-suited for conversations in calm environments. Speech in noise performance was also above average, though the gains were more modest at 0.60 points above typical OTC devices. Feedback handling was excellent, scoring a perfect 5.00/5 in both fit conditions.

The notable weakness is music streaming quality, which measured 0.84 points below the category average. Listeners who prioritize audio entertainment may want to consider alternatives like the Lucid Tala, which scored higher overall at $1,995. For those seeking similar sound quality at a lower price, the Lucid Engage at $549 offers comparable performance with significant savings.

The Jabra Enhance Select 300 is best suited for users who prioritize speech understanding and want a reliable, feedback-resistant device from an established brand. Its Expert's Choice Award recognition in both 2023 and 2024 reflects consistent performance, though the premium price point faces stiff competition from both higher-scoring and more affordable alternatives in the OTC category.

In the initial fit condition with an open dome and medium-power receiver, the Jabra Enhance Select 300 delivered strong speech in quiet performance (4.00/5) and excellent feedback handling (5.00/5). Own-voice comfort was well above average at 4.20/5, benefiting from the open coupling that minimizes occlusion. Speech in noise showed modest improvement over average at 1.50/5. The primary weakness was music streaming, which scored below average at 1.80/5. The open dome configuration prioritizes natural sound and comfort while still providing meaningful speech benefit in quieter listening situations.

With tuned fitting using a tulip dome, the Enhance Select 300 showed incremental improvements in several areas. Speech in noise improved from 1.50 to 1.80/5, and music streaming quality increased notably from 1.80 to 2.60/5. Feedback handling remained excellent at 5.00/5. The slightly more occluding tulip dome contributed to better low-frequency audibility but reduced own-voice comfort from 4.20 to 3.50/5—a common tradeoff with more closed couplings. The overall fit score improved marginally by 0.06 points, suggesting the initial fit already captured much of the device's potential.

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Lab Review Scores

A
SoundGrade
Initial Score
4.3
Tuned Score
4.4
Expert
Choice
Speech in quiet
best
4.0
5.0
Own voice
best
4.2
5.0
Speech in noise
best
1.5
5.0
Feedback handling
best
5.0
5.0
Music streaming
best
1.8
5.0

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Lab recordings

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Lab notes

Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Ear Coupling
Initial Fitting
Open Dome
Tuned Fitting
Tulip Dome
Receiver
Initial Fitting
Medium-power
Tuned Fitting
Medium-power
Fitting Formula
Initial Fitting
Proprietary manufacturer default
Tuned Fitting
Proprietary manufacturer default
Listening Program
Initial Fitting
All-Around (Automatic)
Tuned Fitting
All-Around (Automatic)
Volume Setting
Initial Fitting
50% (Default Half volume)
Tuned Fitting
80% (4/5 volume)
Software Version
Initial Fitting
Unknown
Tuned Fitting
Unknown
Tuning Adjustments
Initial Fitting
Programmed to N3 audiogram, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuned Fitting
Programmed to N3 audiogram, 3-Band equalizer adjusted, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notes
Initial Fitting
Jabra audiology team perform initial programming.
Tuned Fitting

Specs

Behind Ear
Behind Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
iPhone Streaming
iPhone Streaming
Android Streaming
Android Streaming
Hands-Free
Hands-Free