Jabra Enhance Select 50R Expert Review

The Jabra Enhance Select 50R is a premium OTC hearing aid priced at $1,195, earning a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.82/5 in our lab testing. This behind-the-ear rechargeable device ranks #19 of 61 OTC hearing aids tested, placing it in the top 30% of its category.

In our testing, the Enhance Select 50R demonstrated notable strengths in speech clarity during quiet listening situations, scoring 1.15 points above the OTC category average. Feedback handling was excellent at 5.0/5, meaning users can expect stable performance without whistling during typical daily activities. Music streaming also performed above the category average by 0.93 points, though the absolute score of 2.8/5 reflects mixed fidelity overall.

The device's primary limitation is speech understanding in noisy environments, scoring 0.8/5—a low absolute score that also falls 0.40 points below the category average. This suggests the Enhance Select 50R may not be the best choice for users who frequently find themselves in challenging acoustic environments like busy restaurants or crowded gatherings. Own-voice comfort scored at the category average of 2.5/5, indicating mixed performance in this area.

The Jabra Enhance Select 50R is best suited for users who primarily need hearing support in quieter settings and value reliable streaming connectivity with both iPhone and Android devices. However, at this price point, alternatives like the Jabra Enhance Select 300 or 500 offer stronger overall performance within the same brand family.