Elehear Alpha
Expert
Choice

Elehear Alpha Expert Review

Released 
2023
Budget OTC
Summary
The Elehear Alpha is a budget OTC hearing aid that fits behind the ear and uses rechargeable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of C which places it in the bottom 15% in its category and the bottom 15% of all devices tested.
In the initial fit condition, the Elehear Alpha performed below average on speech in quiet, well below average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, well below average on occlusion results, and well above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Elehear Alpha was below average.
In the tuned fit condition, the Elehear Alpha performed well below average on speech in quiet, well below average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, well below average on occlusion results, and well above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Elehear Alpha was below average.

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Score
C
SoundGrade
Initial Score
2.6
Tuned Score
2.6
Expert
Choice
Speech in quiet

Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments

best
1.2
Top score
5.0
Own voice

Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”

best
0.7
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise

Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments

best
-0.1
Top score
5.0
Music streaming

Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble

best
4.2
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling

How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear

best
5
Top score
5.0
Speech in quiet

Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments

best
1.2
Top score
5.0
Own voice

Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”

best
0.7
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise

Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments

best
-0.1
Top score
5.0
Music streaming

Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble

best
4.2
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling

How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear

best
5
Top score
5.0
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Specs
Behind Ear
Behind Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries