Jabra Enhance Select 700 hearing aids

The Jabra Enhance Select 700 is sold as a complete package rather than hardware alone, which helps explain its $1,995 price. Here's what's included.

• The core hardware comprises two rechargeable mini RIE (receiver-in-ear) hearing aids, left and right, plus a portable rechargeable charging case that holds three full charges. Because everyone's ears differ, the box contains three different dome styles in various sizes, along with a set of sport locks and the user guide.
• The bigger component is service. Purchases include licensed virtual audiology support covering initial setup, personalized programming, and ongoing adjustments — with unlimited appointments through the app. Buying directly from Jabra Enhance includes three years of professional remote audiology care, while some partner bundles (such as AARP Hearing Solutions) include two years instead. Rather than relying on fixed presets, Jabra pre-programs the aids to your actual hearing profile, either from an online test or a professionally administered audiogram submitted at ordering, with delivery in about a week.
• Some retailers add extras. AARP's Complete Bundle includes an exclusive upkeep kit with 70 domes in assorted styles and sizes, wax guards, a cleaning cloth, and a cleaning brush.
• Buying direct also brings a 100-day return window with a full refund, no questions asked. Bundle contents vary by seller, so confirm what's included before ordering.

The Enhance Select 700 earns praise for its design, support, and battery life, but independent lab testing reveals a surprising wrinkle worth knowing before you buy.

• In HearAdvisor's lab testing, the flagship 700 earned a SoundGrade of B with a SoundScore of 3.91/5, ranking #16 of 61 OTC devices — solidly competitive, but just at the threshold of top performers. Notably, the outgoing Select 500 it replaced scored higher, earning an A grade in the top 5–14%, so performance actually dropped between generations.
•  The 700's weakest metric is speech in noise at 0.9/5 out of the box, despite that being the feature Jabra markets most heavily. Feedback handling, by contrast, is excellent at 5.0/5, with strong own-voice comfort.
• Customer reviews at Best Buy skew positive. Buyers describe them as sleek, comfortable, with the best battery life they'd experienced, and repeatedly praise the professional audiology support. Common complaints from the same reviewers include Bluetooth connectivity issues and a subpar, muffled microphone. Several flag the charging case as bulky — roughly the size of a cigarette pack and too heavy for a pocket.
• Broader complaints center on general (non-audiologist) customer support: slow email replies, difficulty reaching someone by phone, and templated responses, particularly around returns. Calling directly reportedly works better.

Jabra splits its hearing aids into two distinct categories: over-the-counter (OTC) Select models sold online and in stores, and prescription Pro models sold exclusively through Costco.

The core distinction. These aren't really competing products — they're different categories. The Select 700 is Jabra's flagship over-the-counter (OTC) device, self-fitted remotely and sold online and through retailers. The Pro 30 is a prescription device sold exclusively at Costco, professionally fitted in person. NCOA describes the Pro 30 as offering the same advanced features as the Select 700, but with personalized fitting and in-person care.

• Battery. The Pro 30 leads at up to 30 hours per charge on the rechargeable model, versus over 24 hours on the Select 700. The Pro 30 also offers a disposable-battery variant lasting roughly 7–10 days.
• Durability. The Pro 30 carries IP68, the highest rating available for hearing aids.
• Telecoil. The Select 700 has none. The Pro 30's larger RIE 62 variant includes a telecoil for hearing loops.
• Support model. Select 700 buyers get three years of remote audiology care via app with unlimited virtual appointments, plus a 100-day return window. Pro 30 buyers get in-person care from a Costco hearing instrument specialist (note: dispensers rather than audiologists) and a 180-day trial.

• Bottom line: The Pro 30 is the stronger device on paper — cheaper, more advanced AI processing, longer battery, wider fitting range, telecoil option, and a longer trial. Choose it if you have (or don't mind getting) a Costco membership and prefer in-person care. Choose the Select 700 if you want to avoid clinic visits entirely, prefer remote support on your own schedule, and value the convenience of buying online.
• One caveat: the Select 700's HearAdvisor score (3.91/5, Grade B) is available, but I don't have a published lab score for the Pro 30 specifically — the older Pro 20 scored 4.07/5 (Grade A). Prices shift, so confirm current figures before buying.

• The core trade-off. Both are OTC receiver-in-canal devices for mild to moderate hearing loss, but they sell fundamentally different propositions. The Beyond Pro is a self-fitting, AI-driven device at a budget-to-mid price. The Select 700 is a premium device whose cost is built largely around bundled professional audiology care and cutting-edge connectivity.
• Price. The gap is substantial: roughly $599 for the Beyond Pro versus $1,995 for the Select 700 — over $1,300 apart. Much of Jabra's premium buys service rather than hardware.
• Independent lab performance. The Beyond Pro wins here, and by a clear margin. HearAdvisor scored it 4.78/5 (Grade A, ranked #2 of 61 OTC devices). The Select 700 earned 3.91/5 (Grade B, #16 of 61). Notably, Jabra's outgoing Select 500 scored higher than the 700 that replaced it — a higher model number didn't mean better sound.
• Speech in noise. This is worth flagging, because it's what Jabra markets most heavily. Despite the Auto Focus system, the Select 700 scored just 0.9/5 out of the box on this metric in HearAdvisor's initial-fit testing. The Beyond Pro's VOCCLEAR 2.0 dual-microphone processing performed considerably better.
• Where Jabra pulls ahead. Connectivity is the clearest advantage: Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast support make it far more future-proof for public broadcast systems in airports, theaters, and stadiums. It also has stronger IP68 water resistance (versus IPX5), an excellent 5.0/5 feedback-handling score, a smaller and more discreet micro RIE body, and TapControl hands-free calling.
• Professional support. Jabra's main justification for the price: three years of remote audiology care with unlimited virtual appointments, and devices pre-programmed to your audiogram before arrival. ELEHEAR offers remote support through its app but leans on AI self-fitting.
• Extras. The Beyond Pro adds a dedicated Music Mode and one of the best-regarded tinnitus-masking systems in the category (20+ layerable soundscapes). The Select 700 also includes a tinnitus manager.

• Bottom line: The Beyond Pro is the value winner by a wide margin — roughly a third of the price with substantially better independently verified sound performance. The Select 700 justifies its cost through hands-on professional audiology care, future-proof LE Audio/Auracast connectivity, superior durability, a more discreet build, and a longer 100-day trial.
• Choose the Beyond Pro if verified sound quality per dollar matters most and you're comfortable self-fitting. Choose the Select 700 if you want ongoing professional programming, the latest connectivity standards, and a longer risk-free window.
• Two caveats: ELEHEAR's own marketing cites a "#1 of 56" ranking that differs from HearAdvisor's "#2 of 61" — I've used the independent figure. Common Select 700 complaints include Bluetooth connectivity issues, a bulky charging case, and slow general (non-audiologist) customer support. Prices shift often, so confirm current figures before buying.

• The core trade-off. Both are premium OTC receiver-in-canal devices for mild to moderate hearing loss, both built on major manufacturer technology — Sennheiser via Sonova (parent of Phonak), Jabra via GN (parent of ReSound). The difference is what you're buying: Sennheiser sells hardware you fit yourself; Jabra sells hardware plus three years of professional audiology care, which is why it costs roughly twice as much.
• Price. A significant gap. The All Day Clear lists at $999.95, often discounted toward $800. The Select 700 lists at $1,995 (HearAdvisor cites a $1,795 display price, and Jabra runs frequent promotions). So you're paying roughly $1,000 more for the Jabra.
• Independent lab performance. Sennheiser wins here. HearAdvisor scored the All Day Clear 4.20/5 with an A grade; the Select 700 earned 3.91/5 with a B grade, ranking #16 of 61 OTC devices. Both sit above the category average of 3.47/5, but Sennheiser edges ahead — notable given it costs half as much. Worth knowing: Jabra's outgoing Select 500 actually scored higher (Grade A) than the 700 that replaced it.
• Speech in noise. Neither is strong here, which is a common OTC limitation. The Select 700 scored just 0.9/5 out of the box in HearAdvisor's initial-fit testing despite Auto Focus being its headline feature. Sennheiser's Slim variant scored 1.0/5, with the standard model performing somewhat better. If crowded restaurants are your main challenge, neither fully solves it.
• Where Jabra pulls ahead. Connectivity is the clearest advantage: Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast make the Select 700 far more future-proof for public broadcast systems. It also offers a smaller micro RIE body, excellent 5.0/5 feedback handling, TapControl double-tap calling, a longer 100-day trial (versus 45 days), six color options, and the bundled professional care.
• Where Sennheiser pulls ahead. Better lab-verified sound at half the price, plus polished music streaming and Intelligent Scene Detection for automatic environment adaptation. Reviewers describe its sound as smooth and natural.
• The common criticisms. Sennheiser's biggest complaint is its self-fitting test, which reviewers say resembles a sound-preference questionnaire rather than a true diagnostic — meaning you may want paid professional tuning to reach full potential. Jabra's complaints center on Bluetooth connectivity issues, a bulky charging case, a muffled microphone on calls, and slow general (non-audiologist) customer support.

• Bottom line: The All Day Clear is the better value — higher lab score at roughly half the price, with excellent build and streaming. The Select 700 justifies its premium mainly through bundled professional care, future-proof LE Audio/Auracast connectivity, a portable charging case, a more discreet body, and a longer trial window.
• Choose Sennheiser if you want strong lab-verified sound at a lower price and are comfortable self-fitting. Choose Jabra if hands-on professional programming, the latest connectivity standards, and a 100-day risk-free window matter more than cost.
• One development to watch: Sonova announced in March 2026 that it plans to divest its consumer hearing business, which includes the Sennheiser line — so confirm current availability before buying.

• The headline finding. This is one of those cases where the more expensive model doesn't win on paper. In HearAdvisor lab testing, the Select 300 scored 4.33/5 with an A grade, while the flagship Select 700 scored 3.91/5 with a B grade, ranking #16 of 61 OTC devices. Both beat the category average of 3.47/5, but the cheaper model tested better.
• Price. The 300 lists at $1,695 (sometimes $1,495), the 700 at $1,995 — roughly a $300 gap.
• Size and design. This is a real advantage for the 700. The 300 is a mini RIE, while the 700 is a micro RIE — Jabra's smallest and most discreet rechargeable model to date. It also comes in six color options versus five for the 300.
• Sound processing. The 300 uses first-generation SoundScape and is modeled on the ReSound OMNIA platform. The 700 runs SoundScape with Auto Focus, an adaptive system where microphone directionality adjusts in real time as you move between environments. It likely borrows from ReSound Vivia or Savi. In practice, the 700's noise handling is described as more aggressive and more natural — though the lab scores complicate that picture.
• Connectivity. The clearest 700 advantage. It adds Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast, letting you tune into public broadcast audio in airports, lecture halls, and stadiums — a genuinely future-proof feature the 300 lacks. (Note: Auracast currently works with select Android devices; Apple doesn't yet support it.)
• Call handling. Both offer hands-free calling, but the 700 adds TapControl — answer or reject a call by double-tapping your hearing aid or ear, no phone needed.
• Shared features. Both are FDA-registered OTC RIC devices for mild to moderate loss, both rechargeable with portable charging cases holding three full charges (24 hours each), both with Bluetooth streaming, app control, three years of remote audiology care, and a 100-day trial.

• Bottom line: The 700 is smaller, more discreet, and more future-proof thanks to LE Audio and Auracast, with the convenience of TapControl. But the 300 costs less and actually scored higher in independent lab testing.
• Choose the 300 if value and verified sound performance matter most. Choose the 700 if discreetness, Auracast connectivity, and tap-to-answer calling justify the extra $300.
• One caveat: independent reviewers noted the 700's speech-in-noise score was weak out of the box (0.9/5 at initial fit), despite that being its marquee feature. Professional tuning — included with purchase — may improve real-world results beyond the initial-fit lab figure. Prices shift with promotions, so confirm current figures.

• Important context first. The Select 500 has been discontinued — it was replaced by the Select 700 in September 2025. So this comparison is most useful if you're looking at remaining stock or resale units. The 300 remains in Jabra's current lineup.
• Price. The 500 sat at the top of the range at $1,795–$1,995, while the 300 is the mid-tier option at $1,495–$1,695 — roughly a $300 gap.
• Lab performance. Both earned an A grade from HearAdvisor, and they're remarkably close. The 300 ranked in the top 11% of OTC devices; the 500 in the top 14% (elsewhere described as top 5%). Notably, both scored identically on speech in quiet — 1.38 points above the category average, among the strongest results HearAdvisor has measured in the OTC segment. Both were two-time Expert's Choice Award winners (2023, 2024).
• Where they differ slightly: the 300 achieved a perfect 5.00/5 on feedback handling in both fit conditions, while the 500's own-voice comfort came in slightly below average. Both share the same weakness — music streaming quality, measuring 0.54 points (500) and 0.84 points (300) below average.
• Size. The 500's main selling point. It's a micro RIE — considerably smaller and more discreet than the 300's mini RIE design.
• Connectivity. The biggest functional difference. The 500 uses Bluetooth LE Audio and is Auracast-ready, with hands-free calling for iPhone 11+ and compatible Android devices. The 300 uses Apple's MFi and Android's ASHA connections — meaning iPhone users get hands-free calling, but Android users must keep their phone close to pick up outbound audio.
• Music Mode. The 500 includes Music Mode for improved live music quality; the 300 doesn't.
• Battery. The 500 offered up to 30 hours per charge versus the 300's 24 hours.

• Bottom line: The 500 was the more advanced device — smaller, longer battery, LE Audio/Auracast, Music Mode, and full Android hands-free calling. But the 300 matched it on the metric that matters most for conversation (speech in quiet) and actually beat it on feedback handling, for around $300 less.
• If you can still find a 500 at a discount and want the smaller form factor and better connectivity, it's a strong buy. Otherwise the 300 delivers nearly the same core sound performance for less — and HearAdvisor noted that comparable or better sound is available at lower price points elsewhere, such as the Lexie B2 Plus ($999)

• The context. The Select 700 launched in September 2025 to replace the Select 500 as Jabra's flagship OTC device. Both are micro RIE receiver-in-ear designs, both use GN ReSound technology, and both include three years of remote audiology care. The 500 is now discontinued.
• The surprising finding. Performance went down between generations. In HearAdvisor lab testing, the Select 500 earned a Grade A (top 5–14% of OTC devices), while the Select 700 scored 3.91/5 with a Grade B, ranking #16 of 61. HearingTracker put it plainly: the 500 was one of the best OTC hearing aids on the market, and the 700's performance dropped in comparison.
• The gap is starkest on speech in noise — the metric Jabra markets most heavily with Auto Focus. The 500 scored above average; the 700 measured just 0.9/5 at initial fit, 0.40 points below the category average. The 500's speech-in-quiet result was also exceptional, at 1.38 points above average — one of the strongest HearAdvisor has measured in the OTC segment.
• Where the 700 improves. Size is the clearest gain: it's smaller than the 500, making it Jabra's most discreet rechargeable RIE yet. It adds TapControl (double-tap your ear to answer or reject calls), broader hands-free calling compatibility across iOS and Android, and comes in six colors versus five. Feedback handling is excellent at 5.0/5. HearingTracker's reviewer also praised its streaming as excellent, with music sounding full and natural with less compression than typical — an area where the 500 was weak (0.54 points below average).
• Where they're similar. One reviewer noted there are minimal differences between the two. Both offer Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast support, IP68 durability, portable charging cases, and the same audiology care package and 100-day trial.
• Price and battery. The 500 listed at $1,795–$1,995; the 700 at $1,995 (HearAdvisor cites $1,795). The 500 offered up to 30 hours per charge versus 24+ on the 700.

• Bottom line: The 700 is smaller, adds TapControl, and streams music better. But the 500 outperformed it in independent lab testing — particularly on speech in noise — and offered longer battery life at a similar or lower price.
• If you can still find a Select 500 in stock or as remaining inventory, it's arguably the better sound performer. If you're buying new, the 700 is what's available, and its bundled audiology care means professional tuning may lift real-world results above the initial-fit lab figure.
• One caveat: the 700's lab scores reflect out-of-the-box settings. Since every purchase includes professional programming, tuned performance may differ meaningfully from these initial-fit numbers.

No — you can't buy the Jabra Enhance Select 700 at Costco. The two Jabra lines are deliberately kept separate:

• The Select range is not sold at Costco. The Enhance Select 700 is available directly from JabraEnhance.com, plus retail partners including Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon. Costco isn't among them.
• Costco sells the Jabra Enhance Pro range instead. These are prescription devices, fitted in person by a Costco hearing instrument specialist. The current flagship is the Enhance Pro 30 at $1,699.99 per pair, launched May 2025. The older Pro 20 ($1,599.99) remains available in custom in-the-ear styles.

Why this matters — and why the Costco option may actually suit you better

If you were considering the Select 700, the Pro 30 is worth a serious look, because on paper it's the stronger device and it costs less:

• Cheaper: $1,699.99 vs $1,995
• More advanced processing: a dual-chip architecture combining GN's 360 All-Around chip with a dedicated AI deep neural network chip — the same lineage as ReSound Vivia
• Wider fitting range: mild to severe loss, versus the Select 700's OTC limit of mild to moderate
• Longer battery: up to 30 hours vs 24+
• Telecoil available on the RIE 62 variant (the Select 700 has none)
• Longer trial: 180 days vs 100
• Price includes hearing testing, fitting, and follow-up care

The trade-offs

• Costco requires a membership, and you'll need to attend in-person appointments at a Costco Hearing Aid Center. Costco also relies mainly on hearing instrument dispensers rather than audiologists.
• The Select 700's advantages are convenience — everything handled remotely via app with unlimited virtual appointments, no clinic visits, and no membership required. It's also the smaller, more discreet device.

In short: if you're near a Costco and don't mind the membership and in-person visits, the Pro 30 is likely the better value. If you'd rather do everything from home, the Select 700 is the one to buy — just not from Costco.