Yeasound RIC800 Expert Review

The Yeasound RIC800 is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid available for $659 that earns an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.46/5 in our lab testing. This behind-the-ear device ranks #1 among 61 OTC hearing aids tested, representing the top performer in its category.

In our testing, the RIC800 demonstrates strong speech clarity in quiet environments, scoring 4.1/5—a full 1.45 points above the OTC category average of 2.65. Speech in noise performance is more mixed at 2.1/5 in absolute terms, though this still places it 0.90 points above the category average of 1.20. Where this device truly excels is music streaming, achieving a strong 4.3/5 score that's 2.43 points above the category average—making it one of the better choices for users who frequently stream audio content.

Feedback handling is excellent at 5.0/5, meaning users should experience minimal whistling during normal wear. Own-voice comfort is a relative weakness, scoring 2.1/5 which falls 0.40 points below the category average—something to consider if natural voice quality is a priority.

The RIC800 is best suited for users seeking strong overall sound performance from an OTC device, particularly those who value music streaming quality. Competitors at similar or lower prices include the Sony CRE-E10 (5.00/5) and Elehear Beyond Pro (4.78/5), which score higher overall, though the RIC800's combination of performance and features—including iPhone and Android streaming with rechargeable batteries—makes it a solid contender in the mid-priced OTC segment.