Nuheara IQBuds Max
Nuheara IQBuds Max
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Nuheara IQBuds Max
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Nuheara IQBuds Max Expert Review

Released 
2021
Budget OTC
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Summary
The Nuheara IQBuds Max is a budget OTC hearing aid that fits in the ear and uses rechargeable batteries. It achieved a very good SoundScore of 3.7 which makes it the 14th best (out of 36) in its category and the 30th best (out of 65) of all devices tested.
Initial fit results
Tuned fit results
In the initial fit condition, the Nuheara IQBuds Max performed below average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, well below average on feedback handling, below average on occlusion results, and well above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Nuheara IQBuds Max was above average.
In the tuned fit condition, the Nuheara IQBuds Max performed above average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, well below average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and well above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Nuheara IQBuds Max was above average.
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Score
3.7
SoundScore
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30
Global hearing rank
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14
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Initial
Tuned
Speech in quiet

Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments

best
2.2
Top score
5.0
Own voice

Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”

best
2.2
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise

Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments

best
1.9
Top score
5.0
Music streaming

Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble

best
4.3
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling

How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear

best
3.7
Top score
5.0
Speech in quiet

Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments

best
3
Top score
5.0
Own voice

Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”

best
2.2
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise

Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments

best
2
Top score
5.0
Music streaming

Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble

best
4.3
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling

How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear

best
3.4
Top score
5.0
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Lab recordings
Quiet
Noise
Streamed music
No hearing aids
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/office_2tv2_open-ear_normal.mp4
With hearing aids (initial)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/nuheara-iqbuds-max--speech-in-quiet--initial.m4a
With hearing aids (tuned)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/nuheara-iqbuds-max--speech-in-quiet--tuned.m4a
No Hearing Aids
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/cafe-1_2tv1_open-ear_normal.mp4
With Hearing Aids (Initial)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/nuheara-iqbuds-max--speech-in-noise--initial.m4a
With Hearing Aids (Tuned)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/nuheara-iqbuds-max--speech-in-noise--tuned.m4a
No Hearing Aids
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/countryrock_ref-3.mp4
With Hearing Aids (Initial)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/nuheara-iqbuds-max--music-streaming--initial.m4a
With Hearing Aids (Tuned)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/nuheara-iqbuds-max--music-streaming--tuned.m4a
Adjust volume to make "No hearing aids" as loud as it would be in the real world, without hearing aids. Remove hearing aids while auditioning. High-quality headphones will improve results!
Adjust volume to make "No hearing aids" as loud as it would be in the real world, without hearing aids. Remove hearing aids while auditioning. High-quality headphones will improve results!
Nuheara IQBuds Max
Specs
Visible in Ear
Visible in Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
iPhone Streaming
iPhone Streaming
Android Streaming
Android Streaming
Hands-Free
Hands-Free