Jabra Enhance Select 700 Hero

Jabra Enhance Select 700 Expert Review

Premium OTC
Released 
2025

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Summary

The Jabra Enhance Select 700 is a premium-priced OTC hearing aid that earned a B grade in HearAdvisor's lab testing, placing it in the top 27% of the OTC hearing aid category. At $1,995, it sits at the higher end of the OTC market, competing against several strong performers in the same price range.

In our testing, the Enhance Select 700 demonstrated notable strengths in own-voice comfort, scoring well above the category average—a meaningful advantage for users sensitive to the "talking in a barrel" sensation common with hearing aids. Feedback handling was also excellent, with perfect scores in both fit conditions. Speech clarity in quiet environments measured above average, suggesting solid performance for everyday conversations in calm settings.

However, the device showed weaknesses in two key areas. Speech-in-noise performance fell below the category average, which may limit its effectiveness in challenging listening environments like restaurants or group gatherings. Music streaming quality also measured below average, a consideration for users who frequently stream audio from their smartphones.

At this price point, buyers have alternatives worth considering. Within Jabra's own lineup, the Enhance Select 300 and 500 both outperformed this model in our testing at the same price tier. The Lucid Tala, also in this price range, achieved a significantly higher score. For budget-conscious shoppers, the Lucid Engage delivers stronger overall performance at roughly one-quarter the price. The Enhance Select 700 may appeal to users who prioritize own-voice comfort and feedback stability over streaming quality and noise management.

With the open dome coupling in the initial fit configuration, the Jabra Enhance Select 700 delivered its strongest performance in own-voice comfort (4.30/5) and feedback handling (5.00/5). The open fitting contributed to the excellent occlusion results, minimizing the plugged-ear sensation many users find uncomfortable. Speech in quiet scored above average at 3.30/5, while speech in noise was a weakness at 0.90/5. Music streaming measured 2.00/5, below the category average. The overall initial fit score of 2.83/5 ranked above average for the category, suggesting acceptable out-of-box performance for users following standard setup procedures.

The tuned fit configuration used a tulip dome, providing slightly more occlusion than the initial open dome. Interestingly, the fit score decreased slightly to 2.69/5 compared to the initial condition. Speech in quiet dropped to 3.10/5, and speech in noise remained weak at 0.80/5. Own-voice comfort decreased to 3.70/5 with the more occluding coupling, though this score still remained well above the category average. Music streaming improved modestly to 2.50/5. Feedback handling maintained its perfect 5.00/5 score. The results suggest that additional fitting adjustments yielded minimal benefit for this device in our standardized protocol.

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Lab Review Scores

B
SoundGrade
Initial Score
3.9
Tuned Score
3.8
Speech in quiet
best
3.3
5.0
Own voice
best
4.3
5.0
Speech in noise
best
0.9
5.0
Feedback handling
best
5.0
5.0
Music streaming
best
2.0
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
60% volume
Software Version
Initial Fitting
Firmware v10.21.2.1
Tuned Fitting
Firmware v10.21.2.1
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