Best for Affordable Hearing Aids

Jabra Enhance (formerly Lively) uses a direct-to-consumer business model that makes it easy for anyone to access hearing aids and audiologist services at an affordable price. In fact, Jabra Enhance customers can complete the entire buying process, including the initial audiology assessment and continued adjustments, from the comfort of their own home. Its business model also helps keep costs low with savings that are passed on to the customer. While many other brands charge over several thousand dollars for hearing aids, Jabra Enhance has three models that cost under $2,000: the Enhance Select  50 priced at $1,195 per pair, the Enhance Select 100 priced at $1,595 per pair, and the Enhance Select 200 priced at $1,995 per pair. 

In addition to selling hearing devices at prices below the industry average, Jabra Enhance also offers its customers the option of financing their hearing aid purchase. A 24-month payment plan with 0% APR is available for those who qualify. Three years of on-demand assistance and follow-up care with audiologists are included as well with all Jabra Enhance Select hearing aid purchases. For these and other reasons, Jabra Enhance is included on Caring.com’s list of 10 Best Hearing Aids of 2023.

What You Should Know About Jabra Enhance Select Hearing Aids

  • Customers can complete audiology assessments and receive hearing aid adjustments while at home.
  • A compatible smartphone or tablet is required for remote hearing aid adjustments.
  • All hearing aids are Bluetooth-enabled and pair with iOS and Android devices.
  • Jabra Enhance Select hearing aids are priced affordably and cost less than the industry average.
  • Three years of loss and damage protection and follow-up care is included with Jabra Enhance Select hearing aid purchases.
  • Jabra Enhance offers free shipping and returns and a 100-day risk-free trial for qualifying customers.

Jabra Enhance Audiologist Safety Score

Caring.com worked with two expert audiologists to research and evaluate popular hearing aid brands for safety. The resulting Safety Scores are calculated using a system of three core metrics and 11 subcategories covering access to professional care, accuracy of the brands’ hearing tests, and more. You can find a detailed explanation of Caring.com’s Hearing Aid Safety Scores by reading our Methodology.   

Jabra Enhance Safety Score:

Hearing Test & Consultation:

Jabra Enhance offers an accurate online hearing test, but is not rated as highly as companies that offer in-person assessments with a licensed professional. Patients may also upload their own audiogram results

Fitting & Follow-Up Care:

Jabra Enhance hearing aids are custom-programmed by audiologists and can be adjusted remotely. No in-person repairs are available for follow-up needs.

Device Safety:

Meets industry standards for device safety, including safe decibel limiting.

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Jabra Enhance Select Hearing Aid Models

Features

Enhance Select 50

Enhance Select 100

Enhance Select 300

Fit Type

Behind the Ear

Behind the Ear

Behind the Ear

Battery Size

312

Lithium Rechargeable

Lithium Rechargeable

Rechargeable

No

Yes

Yes

Bluetooth Enabled

Yes

Yes

Yes

Directional Microphone

Yes

Yes

Yes

Noise Reduction

Yes

Yes

Yes

Feedback Reduction

Yes

Yes

Yes

Digital Sound Processing

Yes

Yes

Yes

Processing Channels

12

12

12

Auto Adjusts to Changing Environments

Yes

Yes

Yes

Physical Volume Button

Yes

Yes

Yes

Physical Program Switch

Push-button; App

Push-button; App

Push-button; App

Pricing

$1,195 per pair

$1,495 per pair

$1,795 per pair

Enhance Select 50

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Enhance Select 50

The Enhance Select 50 has 12 adjustable frequency channels and advanced adaptive directionality to provide clear sound in a variety of environments. It auto-detects voices and focuses on those sounds, so users can hear people clearly even with background noise and comes with four different presets for different environments. Enhance Select 50 is an MFi (made for iPhone) device, which means that iOS users can pair their hearing aids with their iPhone or iPad to stream music and take calls directly from their Jabra Enhance hearing aid. This feature is also compatible with newer Android devices. The Jabra Enhance Select mobile app, where users can adjust their hearing aids and connect with audiologists for on-demand assistance, can also be used with both iOS and Android devices. 

Enhance Select 50 Highlights:

  • Device Type: Behind the Ear
  • Battery Type: 312
  • Standout Features: Noise Tracker II
  • Custom Programming: Yes
  • Cost: $1,195 per pair

Pros and Cons of Enhance Select 50

Pros:

  • Only $1,195 per pair or $39 a month with financing.
  • Features speech-enhancing and noise-reducing technology.
  • Bluetooth-enabled for streaming music and taking calls.
  • A year’s supply of batteries is included.

Cons:

  • Batteries are not rechargeable and must be replaced.

Enhance Select 100

The Enhance Select 100 was designed for those with active lifestyles. Its battery fully charges in three hours in a portable charging case and can hold a charge for up to 30 hours. Weighing only 2.5 grams and measuring less than an inch in size, the Enhance Select 100 is compact and lightweight. Other standout features of the Enhance Select 100 include its advanced feedback cancellation, dynamic sound processing, and direct Bluetooth streaming for calls and music. All Enhance Select 100 users can connect their devices with the Jabra Enhance Select mobile app to request on-demand assistance from audiologists for fine-tuning or to make adjustments to their devices themselves. Enhance Select 100 hearing aids purchases include three years of remote follow-up care, and a three-year warranty and loss and damage protection plan. 



Enhance Select 100 Highlights:

  • Device Type: Behind the Ear
  • Battery Type: Lithium Rechargeable
  • Standout Features: 116 dB input dynamic range and DFS Ultra II With Music Mode
  • Custom Programming: Yes
  • Cost: $1,595 per pair

Pros and Cons of Enhance Select 100

Pros:

  • Includes a portable charging case and powerful rechargeable batteries.
  • Batteries fully charge in 3 hours and last for up to 30 hours.
  • Available in five colors to blend in with users’ hair and become almost invisible.
  • Costs as low as $52 a month with financing.

Cons:

  • Batteries require recharging for continued use beyond 30 hours.

Enhance Select 200

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Jabra Enhance’s third hearing aid model, the Enhance Select 200, is equipped with the company’s latest technology. This hearing aid features advanced speech clarity and noise reduction to help the wearer better discern between speech and ambient noise. In fact, Jabra Enhance says that this device offers the most natural hearing experience of all of its hearing aid models. The Enhance Select 200 has upgraded Bluetooth and phone controls as well and can be used for hands-free calling on iPhone 11 or newer model phones. It also features a special music mode that allows wearers to enjoy Bluetooth musical listening with crystal clear audio. Available in 8 different colors, the Enhance Select 200 is designed to match the wearer’s skin tone and hair color as closely as possible.

Enhance Select 200 Highlights:

  • Device Type: Behind the Ear
  • Battery Type: Lithium Rechargeable
  • Standout Features: Advanced speech clarity and noise reduction for the most natural listening experience
  • Custom Programming: Yes
  • Cost: $1,995 per pair

Pros and Cons of Enhance Select 200

Pros:

  • Jabra Enhance’s most advanced model that features its newest technology.
  • Best model for providing a natural hearing experience.
  • Allows hands-free calling with certain iPhones and has a music mode with exceptional sound clarity.
  • Financing is available for a starting price of $65 a month.

Cons:

  • As the most advanced model, the Enhance Select 200 is also the most expensive.
  • Batteries require recharging after approximately 30 hours of use.

Buying Hearing Aids from Jabra Enhance

Purchasing hearing aids from Jabra Enhance is quick and convenient. Jabra Enhance offers a short hearing test designed by audiologists that can be completed online or, alternatively, customers can upload a recent audiogram to its website. Hearing aids will be programmed based on the test results (or the audiogram) and arrive at customer’s doorsteps within days. After receiving their hearing aids, customers attend a video orientation with a licensed professional who will discuss their history of ear health as well as hearing goals. Hearing aid wear and maintenance will also be covered during this orientation, as will the fit of hearing aids. Specialists will assist wearers through the process of ensuring a proper fit with an ear measurement tool that is included in each Jabra Enhance Kit.

The licensed hearing specialist will also help establish a connection between hearing aids and the free Jabra Enhance Select smartphone app. This app helps wearers’ control their own hearing aid settings as well as request remote adjustments from Audiology Team members. In addition to Audiology Team professionals, customers will also have access to the Jabra Enhance Care Team 7 days a week for any additional assistance they need. Three years of Audiology Team follow-up care and three years of Care Team support are included with all Jabra Enhance hearing aid purchases. 

Jabra Enhance Mobile App and Accessories

The Jabra Enhance Select app is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. It allows users to change their hearing aids’ settings discreetly, without needing to use the physical buttons on the hearing aid. They can also use the app for on-demand assistance and consultation with audiologists who can make sound adjustments instantly and remotely. This remote, on-demand audiologist care is included free of cost for three years with all Jabra Enhance hearing aid purchases.

Beyond a mobile app, Jabra Enhance also offers many high-end accessories. These include the following:

  • TV Streamer: Available for $299, this accessory streams TV and other types of audio to hearing aids, essentially transforming them into wireless headphones. Users can pair this streamer with the Jabra Enhance Select app to balance the TV volume with any background noise for clear audio at distances of up to 22 feet.
  • MultiMic: A portable microphone capable of streaming voices and other sounds to hearing aids for better listening in large spaces or noisy environments. Functional at distances of up to 82 feet, the MultiMic retails at a price of $275.
  • Phone Clip+: Also doubling as a remote control, this clip-on accessory streams calls and music from older Android phones or other Bluetooth-enabled devices to hearing aids. Priced at $199.

Jabra Enhance Select Hearing Aid Warranties and Repairs

All Jabra Enhance customers are eligible for a three-year manufacturer’s warranty and three-year device loss and damage coverage, both included in the cost of the device. The warranties go into effect on the date of purchase, and if a hearing aid does need to be repaired under warranty, the original effective date remains. Outside of the three-year warranty period, customers can still send their broken devices to Jabra Enhance for repairs, though they will need to pay for the repair (if the service cost is going to be more than $50, Jabra Enhance always consults the customer before performing any repairs). 

Under Jabra Enhance’s loss and damage policy, the replacement device must be for the same buyer and the same ear as the original device. There is a $195 per-unit deductible for the loss and damage coverage plan. In some instances, Jabra Enhance will ask the customer to return the damaged or defective device, and if the customer fails to do so within the specified time frame, they may be charged for the full cost of the replacement device. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Jabra Enhance Select Hearing Aids

How much do Jabra Enhance Select hearing aids cost?

Jabra Enhance Select uses a direct-to-consumer model that allows it to cut costs so it can provide high-quality devices for thousands less than the national average. All three Jabra Enhance Select hearing aid models are less than $2,000 a pair.

Can I buy Jabra Enhance Select hearing aids online?

Yes, all three models of Jabra Enhance Select hearing aids can be purchased online. Detailed descriptions of hearing aids, hearing aid specs, and downloadable user guides are also available on the Jabra Enhance website. Prescriptions are not required to make a purchase; however, customers will need to take an online hearing test or upload an audiogram so that their hearing aids can be correctly programmed.

What types of hearing aids does Jabra Enhance Select sell?

Jabra Enhance sells behind-the-ear hearing aids designed for those with mild to moderately severe hearing loss. Its most affordable model, the Enhance Select 50, comes with a year’s supply of batteries and the Enhance Select 100 and Enhance Select 200 models are both fitted with powerful rechargeable batteries. All are compatible with the free Jabra Enhance Select app so that they can be quickly and conveniently adjusted.

Do Jabra Enhance Select hearing aids have Bluetooth?

Yes, Jabra Enhance Select hearing aids are Bluetooth-enabled. In fact, the Jabra Enhance Select app – a mobile app that lets customers adjust hearing aid settings as well as request remote adjustments with their phones – requires a Bluetooth connection. Bluetooth also allows Jabra Enhance Select hearing aid wearers to stream calls and music; however, users must have a compatible device to utilize these features. 

Are Jabra Enhance Select hearing aids rechargeable?

The Enhance Select 100 and Enhance Select 200 are rechargeable with powerful batteries that are fully charged in three hours and last up to 30 hours. Both of these models also come with a battery-charging case. The Enhance Select 50 is not rechargeable; however, it comes with a year’s supply of batteries.

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