Quick verdict

The Jabra Enhance Plus is the best OTC hearing aid for people who want Bluetooth streaming. At $799/pair, it's competitively priced, and the combination of hearing amplification and earbud functionality is genuinely useful. The telehealth fitting option (remote audiologist consultation) significantly improves outcomes over pure self-fitting. The 100-day trial period is the most generous in the OTC category.

Key specifications

• Style: In-the-ear (ITE) — earbud form factor
• Hearing loss range: Mild to moderate
• Battery: Rechargeable (charging case included)
• Battery life: ~9 hours per charge; case provides 3 additional charges
• Bluetooth: Yes — streaming from iPhone and Android
• App: Jabra Enhance app (iOS and Android)
• Telehealth: Remote audiologist fitting available
• IP rating: IP52
• Price: $799/pair
• Trial period: 100 days

Hearing aid + earbud: how it works

The Jabra Enhance Plus operates in two modes simultaneously: hearing aid mode (amplifying and processing environmental sound) and earbud mode (streaming audio from your phone). You can take a call, listen to music, or use navigation audio through the same device that's amplifying speech and reducing background noise.

The transition between modes is seamless — when a call comes in, the hearing aid processing continues while the call audio is mixed in. This is a significant quality-of-life improvement over hearing aids that require you to switch modes or use a separate device for streaming.

Telehealth fitting: the key differentiator

Jabra offers remote audiologist consultations through its telehealth platform. After completing the in-app self-fitting, you can schedule a video appointment with a licensed audiologist who reviews your hearing test results and fitting, makes adjustments, and answers questions — all without leaving home.

This "assisted OTC" model produces significantly better outcomes than pure self-fitting. Research consistently shows that professionally fitted hearing aids outperform self-fitted devices, and Jabra's telehealth option brings professional guidance to the OTC price point.

100-day trial period

Jabra offers a 100-day trial period — the most generous in the OTC category. This is meaningful because hearing aid adjustment takes time: most users need 4–8 weeks to fully adapt to amplification and determine whether a device is right for them. A 30-day trial (the industry standard) is often not enough. The 100-day trial gives you the time you need to make a confident decision.

Limitations

• IP52 rating: Less water-resistant than most competitors (IP68). Not suitable for heavy sweating or rain exposure.
• Mild-to-moderate loss only: Like all OTC devices, not appropriate for moderate-severe or severe loss.
• Earbud form factor: Some users find the earbud style less discreet than smaller ITE options like the Sony CRE-10.

Who the Jabra Enhance Plus is best for

• Adults with mild to moderate hearing loss who want Bluetooth streaming
• People who want a single device that functions as both hearing aid and earbuds
• Those who want professional guidance without a clinic visit (telehealth fitting)
• Buyers who want the longest trial period available to make a confident decision