Summary
The Eargo 5 is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid that fits invisibly in the ear and uses rechargeable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of B and sits in the top 50% of devices in the OTC category and in the bottom 40% of all devices tested.
In the initial fit condition, the Eargo 5 performed above average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, below average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and well below average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Eargo 5 was above average.
In the tuned fit condition, the Eargo 5 performed above average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, below average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and well below average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Eargo 5 was above average.
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Score
B
SoundGrade
Initial Score
3.6
Tuned Score
3.8
Expert
Choice
Choice
Speech in quiet
Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
best
Top score
5.0
Own voice
Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”
best
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise
Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
best
Top score
5.0
Music streaming
Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
best
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling
How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear
best
Top score
5.0
Speech in quiet
Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
best
Top score
5.0
Own voice
Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”
best
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise
Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
best
Top score
5.0
Music streaming
Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
best
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling
How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear
best
Top score
5.0
Graph
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Lab recordings
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!
Lab notes
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Ear Coupling
Initial Fitting
Sleeve Closed
Tuned Fitting
Sleeve Closed
Receiver
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Fitting Formula
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Program
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Tuning Adjustments
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Volume Setting
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Software Version
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Notes
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Specs
Invisible in Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
