OTC Hearing Aids
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AirPods Pro 2 as Hearing Aids Review: Revolutionary, but Flawed
Apple AirPods Pro 2 can now perform ably – and cheaply – as over-the-counter hearing aids, but there are some flaws and compromises.
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The Right Way to Set up Your AirPods Pro 2 as Hearing Aids
Here’s how to set up your AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids and go beyond the basic settings to fine-tune your experience to meet your needs.
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Will the AirPods Pro 2 Make Good Hearing Aids?
If you already own the AirPods Pro 2, the upgrade will give you OTC hearing aids for free. But there are drawbacks that may be dealbreakers for many owners.
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Review: Sony's New CRE-C20 Are the Best OTC Hearing Aids I've Tested
Of all the models I've tested, the all-day battery life, near-invisible design, and loud, natural sound make the C20 the best OTC hearing aids out there.
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Orka Two OTC Hearing Aids Reviewed: Excellent Sound, Poor Battery Life
We love the Orka Two for their natural, clear, and loud sound, but Orka Labs gets three major things wrong, including battery life that won't last the day.
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Olive Union Max Review: A Mixed Bag in OTC Hearing Aids
Chunky styling and sub-par audio amplification make it hard to recommend the Olive Max. Only the low price and therapy sounds make them a potential purchase.
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How ELEHEAR is Leveraging AI to Drive the Future of OTC Hearing Aids
Learn how AI can make OTC hearing aids more effective at overcoming barriers for those with hearing loss and where AI-based hearing aids are headed in the future.
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Nuance Audio Combines Glasses and Hearing Aids for Dual Assist
Revolutionizing OTC hearing aids, EssilorLuxottica's innovative Nuance Audio glasses merge style and tech for a discreet, comfortable sound enhancement.
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Soundwave Sontro OTC Hearing Aids: Average Performance, Decent Price
The Sontro OTC hearing aids do a good job of un-muddying sounds, especially voices; however, they can't quite compete with the alternatives.
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Zepp Clarity Pixie OTC Hearing Aid Review: Eargo’s Worthy Competitor
The Pixie delivers excellent natural hearing clarity in a nearly invisible in-ear bud form, but the price needs to drop to more strongly recommend it.
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Reviewed: Elehear Alpha Pro – Affordable Multi-Function Hearing Aids
Unlock clearer sound without breaking the bank: The Alpha Pros deliver robust amplification plus Bluetooth music and hands-free calling at a low price.
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Review: Sennheiser All-Day Clear - High-Quality Sound with a Catch
The All-Day Clear offer excellent hearing amplification plus Bluetooth music streaming, but comes up short on personalized tuning and its subpar case.
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Linner Nova OTC Hearing Aids Make Sound Louder but Not Better
The Nova provide plenty of amplification, but if your hearing issues include clarity or frequency loss, the Nova will simply magnify those problems.
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The Best OTC Hearing Aids to Match Your Hearing Needs and Lifestyle
We've tested all the FDA-cleared OTC hearing aids as they've rolled out and these stood out for their audio quality and discreet, comfortable design.
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What You Need to Know Before Buying OTC Hearing Aids
We explain the FDA labeling and specs to look for (and avoid) so you can buy a product almost as good as ones from an audiologist, without the high cost.
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Eargo 7: the Best (and Priciest) All-Day Invisible OTC Hearing Aids
The Eargo 7 are the most natural-sounding, all-day-wear comfortable, and invisible OTC hearing aids currently available, but you'll pay a steep price.
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HP Hearing Pro OTC Hearing Aids: The Best for Music Lovers
The HP Hearing Pro are the best OTC Hearing aids for music lovers, but there are better options for sound amplification.
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The Sony CRE-E10 Are the Best OTC Hearing Aids for Music Streaming
The CRE-E10 offer the best auditory experience – music and general listening – of all OTC hearing aids with music streaming currently on the market.
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HP Hearing Pro Leads New Class of Bluetooth OTC Hearing Aids
HP Hearing PRO promise to be the best Bluetooth earbud-style OTC hearing aids thanks to their music playback, active noise canceling, and low price.
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Lexie B2 OTC Hearing Aids Offer Great Sound Marred by Squealing
Lexie's B2s are a perfect example of the unfortunate aesthetic and feature compromises one sometimes needs to make when choosing an OTC hearing aid.
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Review: Sony CRE-10 OTC Hearing Aids Deliver Great Sound with One Flaw
The Sony CRE-C10's discriminating and natural sound amplification and in-ear comfort are so good they'll make you overlook the annoying battery issue.
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Jabra Enhance Plus OTC Hearing Aids: Less Than Expected and Hoped For
The Enhance Plus did an admirable job of boosting ambient sounds but were disappointing when it came to other features, including music audio quality.
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OTC Hearing Aids: What You Need to Know
Lower-cost hearing aids you can buy without a prescription are here, but not all OTC hearing aids are made to the same standard. Here's what you need to know.
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Review of the Eargo 5
After testing the Eargo 5 for six weeks, we consider it to be the best over-the-counter hearing aid available without a prescription. Find out why.
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Review of the Eargo Neo HiFi
The Eargo Neo HiFi over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid is discreet, easy to use and wear, and the best sounding and highest-value OTC device available. Here's why.
