Sontro Soundwave
Expert
Choice

Sontro Soundwave Expert Review

Released 
2022
Mid-Priced OTC
Summary
The Sontro Soundwave is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid that fits behind the ear and uses disposable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of C which places it in the bottom 25% in its category and the bottom 25% of all devices tested.
In the initial fit condition, the Sontro Soundwave performed well below average on speech in quiet, below average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, well above average on occlusion results, and below average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Sontro Soundwave was below average.
In the tuned fit condition, the Sontro Soundwave performed above average on speech in quiet, below average on speech in noise, well below average on feedback handling, well above average on occlusion results, and below average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Sontro Soundwave was below average.

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Score
C
SoundGrade
Initial Score
2.8
Tuned Score
3.3
Expert
Choice
Speech in quiet

Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments

best
1.1
Top score
5.0
Own voice

Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”

best
4.6
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise

Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments

best
0.4
Top score
5.0
Music streaming

Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble

best
0
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling

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

best
4.7
Top score
5.0
Speech in quiet

Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments

best
3.1
Top score
5.0
Own voice

Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”

best
3.6
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise

Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments

best
1.2
Top score
5.0
Music streaming

Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble

best
0
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling

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

best
2.5
Top score
5.0
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Specs
Behind Ear
Behind Ear
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries