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Lucid Engage Expert Review

Mid-Priced OTC
Released 
2022

Summary

The Lucid Engage is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid that earned an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.49/5, placing it among the top performers in the OTC category. At $549, this behind-the-ear rechargeable device offers strong speech performance that competes favorably with other options in its price range.

In our lab testing, the Lucid Engage demonstrated excellent speech clarity, scoring well above the category average in both quiet and noisy listening environments. Own-voice comfort was also a standout strength, with scores significantly exceeding typical OTC performance. These results contributed to the device earning HearAdvisor's Expert's Choice Award in both 2023 and 2024.

The Lucid Engage does show some limitations. Feedback handling measured well below average in our standardized challenge tests, which may require attention during fitting or in certain wearing situations. Music streaming quality also fell below the category average, so users who prioritize audio entertainment may want to consider alternatives like the Sony CRE-E10, which leads this price tier.

This device is best suited for consumers seeking strong speech understanding performance in an accessible OTC package. The Lucid Engage supports both iPhone and Android streaming and offers rechargeable batteries for convenience. For those prioritizing core speech communication over music quality, the Lucid Engage represents a solid value in the mid-priced OTC segment.

In the initial fit condition with open domes, the Lucid Engage delivered well above average speech in quiet performance (4.40/5) and above average speech in noise (2.30/5). Own-voice comfort was excellent at 4.50/5, benefiting from the open coupling which minimizes occlusion effects. However, feedback handling measured well below average at 2.60/5, and music streaming scored 2.20/5. The open dome configuration prioritizes natural sound quality and comfort, making it suitable for users who prefer minimal ear occlusion during initial use.

Moving to the tuned fit condition with closed domes, speech performance improved modestly with speech in quiet reaching 4.50/5 and speech in noise increasing to 2.70/5. The more occluding coupling helped meet prescriptive targets but reduced own-voice comfort to 3.60/5—still above average for the category. Feedback handling remained at 2.60/5, and music streaming showed slight improvement at 2.40/5. The overall fit score increased marginally by 0.03 points, suggesting the initial open dome configuration already provided competitive performance.

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Lab Review Scores

A
SoundGrade
Initial Score
4.5
Tuned Score
4.5
Expert
Choice
Speech in quiet
best
4.4
5.0
Own voice
best
4.5
5.0
Speech in noise
best
2.3
5.0
Feedback handling
best
2.6
5.0
Music streaming
best
2.2
5.0

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Lucid Engage OTC Hearing Aid: Lab Tested and Sound Samples

In this video, we take a look at Lucid Hearing’s premium FDA registered product Engage. Engage is an OTC hearing aid offering advanced features such as Bluetooth streaming, wireless control, and rechargeability. It can be purchased for roughly $799 online or in-store at consumer-electronics retailers.

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Lab notes

Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Ear Coupling
Initial Fitting
Open Dome
Tuned Fitting
Closed Dome

Specs

Behind Ear
Behind Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
iPhone Streaming
iPhone Streaming
Android Streaming
Android Streaming