Audien Atom One OTC Hearing Aid vs ELEHEAR Beyond
Buy the ELEHEAR Beyond if you want Bluetooth streaming, app tuning and tinnitus masking; buy the Audien Atom One if you want the lowest price and the simplest in-ear fit. The Beyond's price has swung hard: $399.00 on November 1 and $180.00 on November 2. The Atom One has held at $98.00 since November 1.
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Audien Atom One OTC Hearing Aid
4.5Choose the Atom One if you want a basic in-ear aid at the lowest price and don't need Bluetooth or app control.
Pros
- Lowest price of the two at $98.00
- Up to 24-hour battery life
- Simple in-ear design with no case to carry
- Adjustable frequency and volume on the device
Cons
- No Bluetooth streaming
- No app tuning or hearing check
- No tinnitus masking
- No stated water-resistance rating
What separates them
| Audien Atom One OTC Hearing Aid | ELEHEAR Beyond | |
|---|---|---|
| Style | In-the-ear (single unit) | Behind-the-ear with receiver in canal |
| Price | $98.00 as of November 1 | $180.00 as of November 2 (was $399.00 on November 1) |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours | Up to 20 hours per charge, 100 hours with case |
| Bluetooth | None | Bluetooth 5.3 for calls and music |
| App control | Adjustable frequency and volume on device | Free iOS/Android app for volume, sound profile and hearing check |
| Channels and bands | Not specified | 50 channels, 16 bands, 5 listening modes |
| Tinnitus masking | Not offered | Custom masking tones in the app |
Price history
$399.00$98.00
- Audien Atom One OTC Hearing Aid: lowest $98.00 on Nov 1 at Walmart; $98.00 on Nov 2.
- ELEHEAR Beyond: lowest $180.00 on Nov 2 at eBay.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Audien Atom One OTC Hearing Aid | ELEHEAR Beyond |
|---|---|---|
| color | Other | Champagne |
| multipack_quantity | 1 | — |
| Type | — | Behind-the-ear (BTE) |
| Bluetooth connectivity | — | Compatible with iOS and Android devices |
| Battery life | — | Up to 20 hours |
| Brand | — | Elehear |
| Model Number | — | 850056082006 |
| Consumer Lifestage | — | Adult |
| Programmable | — | true |
| Number of Hearing Channels | — | 50 |
| Number of Hearing Bands |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for phone calls?
- The ELEHEAR Beyond. It has Bluetooth 5.3 and streams calls to the aids. The Atom One has no Bluetooth.
- Which lasts longer on a charge?
- The Atom One, at up to 24 hours. The Beyond runs up to 20 hours per charge but its case adds four more top-ups, about 100 hours total.
- Is the Beyond worth the extra money?
- At $180.00 as of November 2, yes if you want Bluetooth, app tuning and tinnitus masking. At its November 1 price of $399.00, the gap over the $98.00 Atom One is much harder to justify.
- Which is better for tinnitus?
- The Beyond. It has adjustable masking tones in the app. The Atom One lists no tinnitus feature.
- Which is less visible?
- The Atom One. It sits fully in the ear. The Beyond is a behind-the-ear model with a receiver in the canal.
- Can I wear either while sweating?
- The Beyond is rated IPX5 and listed as sweat resistant. Audien gives no water-resistance rating for the Atom One.