The Lucid Engage is a behind-the-ear OTC hearing aid priced at $850 that earns an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.49/5, placing it in the top 7% of the 61 OTC hearing aids tested in our lab. This mid-priced device has received HearAdvisor's Expert's Choice Award in both 2023 and 2024.
The Engage delivers excellent speech clarity in quiet environments, scoring 4.5/5—a full 1.85 points above the category average of 2.65/5. Speech in noise performance scores 2.7/5, which is 1.50 points above the category average but mixed in absolute terms at that level. Own-voice comfort is solid at 3.6/5, sitting 1.10 points above average for the category.
The device's notable weakness is feedback handling, scoring 2.6/5—that's 1.93 points below the category average of 4.53/5. Music streaming lands at 2.4/5, slightly above the category average but still mixed in absolute quality. The Engage features rechargeable batteries and supports streaming from both iPhone and Android devices.
This hearing aid suits users who prioritize strong speech understanding in quieter settings and value a straightforward rechargeable design. However, those particularly sensitive to feedback or who frequently stream music may want to compare alternatives. Within its price range, the Sony CRE-E10 and Elehear Beyond Pro offer higher overall scores, while the Yeasound RIC700 provides similar performance at a lower price point.
