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Blake Cadwell is a hearing aid wearer and co-founder at Soundly. He regularly tests and reviews hearing technology to share his experience with Soundly’s readers. Blake's research and perspectives have been featured in the The New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times, AARP and FastCompany.

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  • Overview
  • Jabra Hearing Aid Options
  • Are Jabra Hearing Aids Good?
  • Which Jabra Hearing Aid Is Best?
  • Where to Purchase Jabra Hearing Aids
  • Final Thoughts
  • Top-Ranked Products
  • FAQs

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You might know Jabra as the maker of noise-canceling headphones, call center headsets, or over-ear headphones. Jabra even makes video systems for people working from home.

Many people don't realize that Jabra is owned by the 150-year-old audio leader GN Hearing. GN is the 4th largest hearing aid manufacturer worldwide and the maker of ReSound hearing aids.

Over the last two years Jabra has quietly launched three distinct hearing aid offerings. In this guide I’ll review the ways they are different and who they are for.

I've had a chance to try each of Jabra's products and will share some of my thoughts on their performance who they might be right for.

Let's get into it!

Jabra Hearing Aid Options

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Let's start with the basics. Jabra offers three hearing aids at this time: Jabra Enhance Plus, Jabra Enhance Select and Jabra Enhance Pro.

Let's take a closer look.

Jabra Enhance Plus

OTC, Earbud-Style Device

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Jabra Enhance Plus combines Jabra's headphone legacy and the hearing aid experience from GN.

The $799 product looks and operates like a traditional set of Bluetooth headphones but is self-customized to your hearing loss and can alternate between amplifying the sounds around you and playing music.

Think of this product as a hearing aid/headphone hybrid. It won't fully replace the need for hearing aids but offers a great starting point for someone who needs support in specific situations.

In my experience, Jabra Enhance Plus works best for a few hours at a time.

It is great for quiet conversations or TV watching. The in-ear design can create a boomy sound to your own voice, and I don't find Jabra Enhance Plus as comfortable as behind-the-ear styles for long stretches.

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Jabra Enhance Plus devices connect to the Jabra Enhance Plus app, which will administer a hearing test and customize the devices to match your hearing loss. This device is sold over the counter and does not require a doctor's visit.

Important note: Streaming to the Jabra Enhance Plus app is currently only available through iOS devices.

My Full Review of Jabra Enhance Plus

Jabra Enhance Select

Quality Care Through Telehealth

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Jabra Enhance Select (previously named Lively) offers one of the best values in the hearing aid market. The brand operates 100% online through Telehealth.

Jabra Enhance hearing aids are Bluetooth-enabled, rechargeable, and less than half the cost of the same technology in a local office. The brand also offers an industry-leading 100-day money-back guarantee.

I purchased Jabra Enhance 100 (the mid-tier option) and wore the product for a couple of months. Through that time I made use of Jabra’s Telehealth support and enjoyed streaming and rechargeable batteries.

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How it works:

✔️ Start with a hearing test on Jabra’s website or send in an up-to-date audiogram.
✔️ With your test in hand, Jabra will program your hearing aids and ship them to you.
✔️ If you need further adjustments, Jabra’s hearing team will tune your program remotely.
✔️ Jabra offers 3 years of unlimited follow-up care with all purchases

Price: $1,195 for a pair of essential rechargeable, $1,695 for a pair of advanced rechargeable, $1,995 for premium rechargeable technology.

If you have mild to moderate hearing loss, are on a budget, and want an audiologist to program your hearing aids to match your hearing loss, this is one of the most compelling products on the market.

Learn more about Jabra Enhance Select here

Jabra Enhance Pro

Professional Quality Through Costco

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Jabra Enhance Pro is a behind-the-ear style product offered exclusively at Costco. Costco members can get Jabra Enhance Pro hearing aids start at $1,799 for a pair and include a standard recharge hearing case. You can upgrade to a premium case for an additional charge.

Jabra Enhance Pro is nearly identical to ReSound's NEXIA device. Currently ReSound NEXIA is my go-to hearing aid; you can read my full product review here.

The most significant innovation in the Jabra Enhance Pro is the addition of a third microphone that sits inside the ear.

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Most hearing aids only have two microphones placed on the body of their devices. The additional Jabra microphone allows the natural shape of your ear to impact sound quality.

Jabra Enhance Pro 20 also has a new Bluetooth protocol that will allow Auracast streaming in the future. Auracast will roll out slowly over the next few years with various public streaming options at Airports and movie theaters. The technology won't change your day-to-day usage now but might future-proof your hearing aids.

Customers who choose Jabra Enhance Pro are basically selecting a ReSound hearing aid through Costco.

My Full Review of Costco Hearing Aids

Are Jabra Hearing Aids Good?

In short, yes. Jabra's parent company GN also owns ReSound and swaps technology between the brands freely. ReSound, and Jabra are widely respected in consumer technology and audiology spaces.

In particular, I think Jabra Enhance Select offers one of the best packages on the market.

Which Jabra Hearing Aid Is Best?

Jabra Enhance Plus and Jabra Enhance Pro are different products for different use cases.

Reasons to choose Jabra Enhance Plus

  • Sleek earbud design
  • Higher-quality music streaming (iPhone only)
  • Self-fit at home through an app (no audiologist needed)
  • Lower price point at $799 per pair

Reasons to choose Jabra Enhance Select

  • Professionally programmed remotely and sent to your home (convenient)
  • Comfortable behind-the-ear style for all-day wear
  • Rechargeable and Bluetooth streaming enabled
  • Allows remote adjustments after an initial fitting

Reasons to choose Jabra Enhance Pro

  • Professionally programmed at Costco
  • Comfortable behind-the-ear style for all-day wear
  • Rechargeable and Bluetooth streaming enabled
  • Allows remote adjustments after an initial fitting

Jabra Enhance Plus could be a good option if you are looking for a second pair of hearing aids or a starter product with headphone capabilities.

Jabra Enhance Select is a great choice if you are looking for a true hearing aid for all-day wear and professional support.

Jabra Enhance Pro is a good choice if you regularly visit Costco.

Where to Purchase Jabra Hearing Aids

Jabra Enhance Plus is available online and at retailers like Best Buy.

Jabra Enhance Select is available online here. I recommend starting with their free hearing test.

Jabra Enhance Pro is only available at Costco. Members can call their local store to schedule a hearing test and trial the product. Read more about the Costco fitting experience here.

Final Thoughts

If you are searching for a good pair of hearing aids, Jabra is a strong choice.

Jabra Enhance Select competes with the best-in-class premium products at half the price and Jabra Enhance Plus puts the power in your hands with at-home fitting and an innovative design. You can review all of my favorite hearing brands here.

I hope you've found this guide helpful. If you've tried Jabra Hearing aids, I'd love to hear from you. Send me a note at [emailprotected].

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FAQs

Are Jabra hearing aids real hearing aids? ›

Jabra Enhance hearing aids may be the right choice for you if: You're looking for a high-quality and affordable hearing aid with Bluetooth streaming capabilities. You have mild to moderate hearing loss.

Are Jabra hearing aids medical grade? ›

Jabra Enhance Plus

Enhance your hearing with advanced medical-grade technology. Discreet, true wireless earbuds for enhanced, personalized sound and crystal-clear conversations, calls, and music.

What is the best hearing aid to understand speech? ›

Sennheiser's Conversation Clear Plus are advanced earbuds designed to improve speech understanding in noisy environments. They offer many useful features such as automatic adjustments, speech enhancement, beamforming microphones, wireless app control, and Bluetooth™ streaming for most devices.

Is Jabra as good as Phonak? ›

The best hearing aid for you depends on your needs. We believe Jabra Enhance offers the best customer experience for over-the-counter devices and Phonak is an excellent option for a prescription brand. Other brands in this review, like Eargo and MDHearing, scored highly in our testing.

What is the number one rated hearing aid? ›

The Jabra Enhance is our pick for best hearing aid overall because of the high audio quality rating it received during testing. As an affordable, over-the-counter hearing aid sold without a prescription, this option is also one of the more accessible hearing aids we reviewed.

Who makes Jabra hearing aids for Costco? ›

Jabra Enhance Pro 20 and Pro 10 hearing aids offer high-end hearing aid technology from a proven hearing aid manufacturer (ReSound). The Costco pricing is highly competitive, as it is with all of their available brands.

Are Jabra hearing aids FDA approved? ›

Jabra's hearing aids are available for purchase online without prescription and are listed with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Lively only recently rebranded as Jabra Enhance after being acquired by GN Group.

Is Jabra a good company? ›

Jabra has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 171 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Jabra employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.4 stars).

What brand hearing aids does Costco sell? ›

Costco sells hearing aids manufactured by leading global hearing aid companies. It currently offers models from Rexton, Philips, and Jabra, all top-name brands.

What is the new hearing aid technology in 2024? ›

Some hearing aids can monitor fitness tracking features such as heart rate, and others offer augmented solutions such as language translation or captions. 2024 will likely see a progression with AI algorithms' ability to adjust settings, further improving their performance in bustling settings.

Which hearing aid is better, behind-the-ear or in the ear? ›

Technology – The very best hearing aid technology available today is usually found in behind-the-ear style hearing aids, regardless of the brand. This is because they have more room for features like Bluetooth®, and telecoils, as well as the modern-day computer chips that allow for custom programming and more.

Is Jabra a real hearing aid? ›

Our verdict: The Enhance Select 500 is Jabra's top and smallest OTC hearing aid with Bluetooth streaming, hands-free calling, TapControl, Bluetooth LE Audio, a rechargeable battery, and the most advanced sound processing this brand offers (the only device in this review with all of these features).

Is Jabra enhance a hearing aid or amplifier? ›

Jabra Enhance Plus is a registered OTC hearing aid. You can purchase the product directly through Jabra's site here.

Who makes the most powerful in the ear hearing aid? ›

Oticon Xceed offers the highest full-on gain peak in the industry (87 dB) and new fitting options to help you meet the different needs of power users.

Can Jabra be used as a hearing aid? ›

Review: Jabra Enhance Select 300. These hearing aids are relatively pricey, but their performance, battery life, and technical support make them worth the added cost. Best sound on any OTC hearing aid I've tested to date, regardless of environment. Very lightweight.

Are Jabra hearing aids as good as ReSound hearing aids? ›

In short, yes. Jabra's parent company GN also owns ReSound and swaps technology between the brands freely. ReSound, and Jabra are widely respected in consumer technology and audiology spaces. In particular, I think Jabra Enhance Select offers one of the best packages on the market.

Are Jabra Enhance hearing aids FDA approved? ›

Jabra's hearing aids are available for purchase online without prescription and are listed with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Lively only recently rebranded as Jabra Enhance after being acquired by GN Group. GN Group is an audio technology manufacturer that was founded in 1869.

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