The Jabra Enhance Select 50R is a premium-priced OTC hearing aid that earned a B grade in HearAdvisor's lab testing, ranking in the top 32% of the OTC hearing aid category. At $1,195, this behind-the-ear device sits in the upper price tier for over-the-counter options.
In our testing, the Enhance Select 50R demonstrated notable strengths in speech clarity during quiet listening situations, scoring well above the category average. Feedback handling was excellent, earning a perfect score in both fit conditions—a meaningful advantage for users concerned about whistling. Own-voice comfort was particularly impressive in the initial fit with open domes, though this decreased when switching to more occluding domes for the tuned fit.
The device showed limitations in challenging listening environments. Speech in noise performance fell below average, which may impact users who frequently encounter noisy restaurants, gatherings, or outdoor settings. Music streaming quality also measured below the category average, scoring roughly half a point lower than typical OTC devices.
While the Jabra Enhance Select 50R offers reliable performance for quieter environments and everyday conversation, consumers in this price range have alternatives worth considering. Several competitors at similar or lower price points—including the Jabra Enhance Select 300 and Audicus Omni 2—achieved notably higher overall scores in our testing. Budget-conscious shoppers may also find comparable sound performance from devices like the Sony CRE-C20 at a lower cost.
