Elehear Hearing Aids, Reviewed by Audiologists (2025)

About Elehear Hearing Aids 

Elehear is one of the newer brands in the over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid market, offering feature-rich, budget-friendly devices designed for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. The company focuses on accessibility through affordable pricing, an easy setup process, and audiologist-backed support available via its mobile app.

Its two leading models — the Elehear Beyond and Beyond Pro — share many core features but differ in their sound processing technology and audio quality.

Overview of Elehear Beyond Pro vs. Beyond

Both Elehear Beyond and Beyond Pro are designed to deliver clear, customizable sound at an approachable price point, but the Pro model takes things a step further with enhanced speech processing and improved audio quality.

While the two share a sleek design, Bluetooth streaming, rechargeable battery (lasting up to 20 hours on one charge), app-based controls, tinnitus masking, and hands-free calling, the Beyond Pro nearly doubles the price of the standard model thanks to its VOCCLEAR 2.0 noise reduction, speech clarity upgrades, and dedicated music modes for a more immersive listening experience.

Overall, the Beyond and Beyond Pro offer strong value for budget-conscious users seeking entry-level hearing aids with modern functionality

Below, we take a closer look at how they compare in design, performance, price and overall usability to help you decide which is the right fit for your hearing needs.

Elehear Beyond vs. Beyond Pro: What’s the difference?

Elehear Beyond Pro hearing aid review

Elehear Beyond Pro has all of the features of the Beyond and then some. It started by impressing with its comfortable, lightweight design but really set itself apart from its predecessor with the elevated AI sound experience and next-level connectivity.

Elehear Beyond Pro’s upgraded VOCCLEAR 2.0 technology provides rich sound, high frequency detail and prevents distorted sound, enhancing conversation.

Beyond Pro also offers an enhanced app experience with more granular control options when compared to the Beyond’s simpler app interface. This allows for improved audio settings and customization.

The Beyond Pro is, overall, designed for a more premium sound experience, delivering clearer speech and better audio for both music and calls.

Pros of the Elehear Beyond Pro 

• The Beyond Pro offers improved sound quality. The upgraded VOCCLEAR 2.0 chip offers up to 30% clearer speech recognition (compared to 17% with the Beyond) and enhanced AI noise reduction.
• Extended frequency range. The pro goes up to 8500Hz (a 1500Hz improvement) and studio-grade 24kHz sound reproduction for a more natural listening experience.
• The device offers feature-rich connectivity and app integration. Bluetooth 5.3 provides stable streaming of calls and music, reliable connection for tinnitus soundscapes, and even real-time AI translation capabilities.

Cons of the Elehear Beyond Pro 

• The IPX5 rating does not improve upon that of the Elehear Beyond. This means the device offers only a basic level of water resistance, protecting against light sweat or rain but not dust. It’s a missed opportunity, as higher IP ratings are becoming more common. Users should still be cautious around moisture to prevent potential damage.
• Static was noticeable. While the music mode does seem to produce crisp, multi-dimensional sound true to the music’s quality, I did notice a bit of static at all times which I found distracting.
• The translation feature was not entirely accurate during testing. As a feature that might pique a user’s interest, I was disappointed the app did not translate 100% accurately. I could see this being a point of frustration.

Elehear Beyond Pro 

Over the Counter

• $599
• Rechargeable
• Mild to moderate

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Beyond Pro has the same great battery with improved Bluetooth connection

Like its predecessor, the Elehear Beyond Pro offers up to 20 hours of use per charge and comes with a portable charging case that provides four additional charges for reliable, all-day listening.

Beyond Pro maintains Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity but adds stronger signal stability, helping keep tinnitus-masking soundscapes steady during music or call streaming—something the original Beyond occasionally struggled with. This makes it especially helpful for users who rely on continuous sound therapy for tinnitus relief.

Smarter, more intuitive Beyond Pro app interface

While both hearing aids rely on the Elehear app for customization, Beyond Pro introduces a redesigned interface with more advanced fine-tuning controls. Users can adjust tone and volume with precision, and access Ellie Pro telehealth support for remote adjustments. These updates make the experience more approachable for less tech-savvy users while offering expanded flexibility for experienced ones.

I appreciated the clear in-app explanations that help guide less tech-savvy users through features like “Have a Try” demo mode that lets you test changes in real time. Adjustments were simple and seamless, and the Tinnitus feature continues to be one of my favorites. Even users without tinnitus may appreciate the masking feature for focus, relaxation, or sleep.

The device is also smart enough to know when you’re switching between listening to music and taking a phone call or utilizing a smart assistant to execute a command. Once a phone call or command is complete, the device automatically resumes playback, reducing the need for manual toggling.

AI-powered VOCCLEAR 2.0 Technology in Beyond Pro

Elehear’s VOCCLEAR 2.0 technology represents a major step forward in sound processing. Using deep neural networks and hybrid active noise cancellation, it analyzes environmental sounds 500 times per second to optimize speech clarity and suppress unwanted background noise. The system also extends the frequency range to 125 Hz–8,500 Hz (from 7,000 Hz in the original Beyond), producing a more natural, lifelike sound that better captures subtle speech and musical detail.

In testing, I noticed less background amplification and static than I’ve experienced with other models. This allowed key sounds (like music and speech) to remain crisp and clear, even in dynamic environments. Compared with other OTC hearing aids, it offers a more focused listening experience with improved sound stability.

Beyond Pro’s music mode for optimized listening

When testing, I found the quality of music listening and depth of sound vastly outperformed other hearing aid models. When in the enhanced “music mode,” which can be switched on through the app, the device optimizes sound processing for music listening (live or streaming), which reduces distortion and preserves vocal and instrumental integrity.

Tapping into the power of its higher frequency range and stronger Bluetooth stability, the Beyond Pro can capture more detail in Music Mode compared to its standard modes of listening. The quality of music remains uncompromised, even while tinnitus mode is in use simultaneously, allowing for seamless layering of the tinnitus playlists over music being played.

I also found that using the “remote sound-capture” feature, which lets users place their phone near a sound source, extensively improves the quality of sound for TV, music, or conversations in noisy environments.

Elehear Beyond hearing aid review

The Elehear Beyond is one of the most affordable hearing aids when it comes to over-the-counter options for users with mild to moderate hearing loss or who struggle with tinnitus. This receiver in canal (RIC) hearing aid is lightweight and sleekly designed for comfort. While some users have commented that the design is slightly larger than other models, overall comfort was nevertheless a notable perk of this model. In addition, it comes in champagne and silver colors, which allows for more discreet wearing. There is a wide selection of ear domes to help each user find their perfect fit.

I found the model to be noticeable while wearing, but still comfortable. Elehear Beyond also uses AI to eliminate unwanted noise, including wind noise management and feedback cancellation. I found that background noise was significantly reduced while wearing the device, while direct sound was prioritized and clarified by the device.

Pros of the Elehear Beyond

• The design was light and comfortable. The device has a sleek, well-fitted and lightweight design to suit active lifestyles. While wearing the device for an extended period of time, I found it easy to forget it was even there. I also found it did not grow less comfortable when wearing it for hours.
• The tinittus-masking options are excellent. The Elehear Beyond offers 20 different sounds for tinnitus masking, and all are of high quality. The sounds continue even while streaming music.
• The streaming music feature has superb sound quality. Along with producing high-quality sound while listening to music, it’s nice that the tinnitus-masking sound features continue while streaming music. For example, I could listen to calming music while using a layered tinnitus-masking effect of birds, a babbling brook, and a waterfall. I could see this feature being a perk for users seeking help with relaxation, focusing during work or studying, or falling asleep at night.

Cons of the Elehear Beyond

• The tinnitus-masking feature switched off fairly often. I noticed it would turn off if I used the voice-dictate feature on my iOS device, as well as when I walked into another room. It would then need to be manually switched back on.
• Customization in the app was hard to find. I found it slightly confusing to navigate the app and set up customization options. While the overall setup of the device and app took less than 30 minutes for me, I could see how the customization could be challenging for a less tech-savvy user.
• Not for highly active users. Elehear Beyond’s water resistance level is IPX5. So, while a small amount of sweat or water droplets will not harm the device, large amounts are not recommended. The device is not waterproof, which may require the user to take extra care while wearing or maintaining/cleaning it.

Battery life of the Elehear Beyond

Elehear Beyond offers up to 20 hours of use on a single charge in hearing aid-only mode. However, it lasts 15 hours when using other features such as streaming music. Our audiologists say this is lower than competitive models on the market. Nevertheless, a 15-minute charge of the devices in the charging case provides 6 hours of additional battery life. The portable charging case also offers a built-in battery for four extra charges when a user is on the go. The hearing aids have a convenient indicator light to indicate the battery life remaining. For example, three lights indicate a full charge is present, two lights indicate the battery is at 60% or less, one light signals battery life of 30% or less, and the absence of the lights lets the user know it’s time to charge the battery.

Elehear Beyond

Over the Counter

• $399
• Rechargeable
• Mild to moderate hearing loss

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Elehear Beyond’s App and Bluetooth Capabilities

The Elehear app can be quickly downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. The app allows users to set up and personalize their hearing aids according to their hearing preferences. It also allows for remote management of the hearing aid settings by connecting the hearing aids to the user’s cell phone.

The Elehear Beyond has Bluetooth to connect with Apple iOS and Android phones. When connected to a phone, the hearing aids can play music and answer calls hands-free. To answer or hang up calls, you simply press the volume down button for two seconds. The same process works to play or pause music being listened to.

Additional Elehear Beyond app capabilities

The app allows users to customize the mode, the volume of the left and right hearing aid, tuning, phone call boost, and tinnitus-masking soundscapes. These soundscapes ranged from different types of white noise and nature sounds to the sound of a cafe. The app allows users to layer up to five sounds and then save and label them as a favorite combination. I found the masking to be high-quality without covering up environmental sounds.

There are customized settings for a user’s default mode, a restaurant environment, and mods for listening to music or watching TV.  I could edit the names of these various modes or add a mode. However, it wasn’t instantly clear to me what the difference in the modes was, or how to adjust them with custom settings.

The app also offers remote sound capture to adjust the device to the source of sound, adjusting for environmental noise, in-app hearing testing and support options. I did notice the tinnitus masking switched off while I was exploring the app and needed to be manually switched back on, but that could have been due to clicking the hearing test feature.

Elehear Beyond can also translate conversations in 11 languages with just one tap in the app: English, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Italian and Portuguese. Users can hear real-time translations directly through their hearing aids. It may be difficult for some users to figure out how to turn on auto translation, rather than translate manually through the app. Once over the learning curve, however, this is a useful feature, especially when traveling.

Elehear Beyond’s high-quality sound output, with a few quirks

While the sound was amplified well, I noted an ever-so-slight delay. I also experienced a faint but noticeable constant white noise. I also found that while walking around, I could hear the hearing aids make a clicking sound as if there was a rattle in my ear. This became worse while mimicking a light jog. I could see how this could be bothersome to an active individual or while out for a walk with a friend.

Another thing I noticed was a slightly short or unstable range for the Bluetooth connection. Hands-free call answering and music streaming are great features, especially for convenience and hands-free answering. However, the device lost connection when I walked into the other room. If a user needs to be close to their phone to maintain the connection, this may not provide the benefit expected of hands-free answering or convenience during calls.

The app offers several customized settings for a user’s default mode, including a restaurant environment, listening to music, and watching TV.  I could edit the names of these various modes or add a mode. However, it wasn’t instantly clear to me what the difference was in the modes or how to adjust them with my own custom preferences. However,  Elehear Beyond also has readily available user support through the app for any technical or other issues. The app also provides remote audiologist support options for more user-specific assistance.

What our audiologists say about Elehear Beyond

Dr. Jessica Hinson, AuD, recommends the Elehear for mild hearing loss with no more than moderate loss in the high frequencies. Akin to our review, she says those who are savvy with smartphone technology will benefit more from this device than those without smartphone connectivity.

“[Key perks include] tinnitus maskers available in an easy-to-use app, and the use of DNN (deep neural networks) to train the hearing aid noise reduction features,” says Hinson. “Also, they are rechargeable.”

While she notes that 20 hours of battery life without streaming is less than the standard and includes no in-person support, she says those who like to have a little more control in their hearing journey will love the user-friendly app.

“For a patient seeking an affordable OTC solution, Elehear Beyond seems like a great option,” Hinson says.  “Medically, the patient would need to have moderate loss or better, symmetric hearing, and no draining or excessive wax [in the device] to make this the right choice.”

Otherwise, however, Elehear Beyond and Beyond Pro are some of the most affordable hearing aids for those on a budget who still seek a comfortable fit, as well as a broad range of features.

Should you choose Elehear hearing aids?  

Overall, both Elehear Beyond and Beyond Pro devices are excellent OTC hearing aid options for budget-conscious individuals looking for tinnitus-masking or high-quality sound without the steep price of traditional prescription devices.

The Beyond Pro costs about $250 more, and is no smaller or lighter than the Beyond, but it does come with worthwhile upgrades such as VOCCLEAR 2.0 technology for better speech clarity, an expanded frequency range, and a dedicated music mode.

Both Elehear hearing aid models offer affordable, well-designed solutions for everyday hearing needs, especially for those looking to enhance their listening experience before investing in prescription-level devices or an in-person audiologist fitting.