Nuance Audio Glasses Expert Review

The Nuance Audio Glasses are a premium OTC hearing aid ($1,200) that takes a unique approach by integrating hearing amplification into eyeglass frames. In HearAdvisor's lab testing, this device earned a SoundScore of 4.13/5 and an A grade, placing it in the top 20% of OTC hearing aids tested.

The standout strength of the Nuance Audio Glasses is speech clarity. Our testing measured speech in quiet performance at 1.68 points above the category average, and speech in noise at 0.90 points above average—strong results that suggest this device delivers meaningful benefit for conversations. The own-voice comfort score was also exceptional, measuring 2.19 points above average, which means wearers are unlikely to experience the "talking in a barrel" sensation common with many hearing aids.

However, the glasses form factor introduces trade-offs. Feedback handling scored well below average at 2.0/5, measuring 2.50 points below the category average. This suggests users may encounter whistling in certain situations, particularly with head movements or when objects come close to the temples. Music streaming was not available for testing on this device.

At $1,200, the Nuance Audio Glasses face stiff competition from traditional OTC devices like the Lucid Tala (4.64/5) and Jabra Enhance Select 300 (4.33/5) at similar price points. However, for consumers who wear glasses daily and prioritize discretion alongside strong speech performance, the integrated form factor may justify the investment despite the feedback limitations.