A conversation over coffee, a phone call on the way home, and music in a quiet room ask different things of a hearing aid. Being able to adjust the sound yourself gives you somewhere to start when the same settings don’t suit all three.
The ELEHEAR Beyond 2 Pro brings that control to a $799 pair of receiver-in-canal, over-the-counter hearing aids for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Available directly from ELEHEAR following its September 22 launch, it combines three-band sound adjustment with updated VOCCLEAR 3.0 processing, a lighter design and Auracast broadcast reception.
Price: $799 per pair
Colors: Silver, champagne gold, and new brown
Where to buy: Amazon
Also available: Beyond Pro (original model, champagne gold), $599 per pair at Amazon
What’s new in Beyond 2 Pro compared with Beyond Pro?
The original Beyond Pro stays in the lineup. Both pairs are for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss, so the choice comes down to features and fitting preferences.
Weight is one of the clearest changes: at 4.3 grams per hearing aid, Beyond 2 Pro is roughly 10% lighter than the original’s 4.8 grams. Half a gram sounds small on paper, but I pay attention to weight when something sits behind my ears all day.
Protection gets an upgrade from the original pair’s listed sweat resistance to an IP67 dust-and-water-resistance rating. IP67 means dust-tight protection and resistance to temporary immersion in water up to one meter deep for 30 minutes under controlled test conditions. For everyday wear, that adds reassurance when a walk turns rainy or you work up a sweat. ELEHEAR advises removing the aids before swimming or showering.
Auracast reception is another addition, along with a new brown finish. The original pair comes in silver and champagne gold and doesn’t support Auracast; both of those colors remain available for the newer model.
Sound adjustment goes from basic controls to separate bass, midrange and treble sliders in 1dB steps across a plus-or-minus-8dB range. The processor also moves from VOCCLEAR 2.0 to 3.0.
Start with the sound you want to change
Balanced Sound Control gives you separate bass, midrange and treble sliders in the ELEHEAR app, each adjustable from minus 8dB to plus 8dB in 1dB steps. The benefit goes beyond making everything louder: you can change the balance between lower, middle and higher sounds.
If music sounds too thin, for example, you can try adding bass without turning up the whole mix. If higher sounds feel too sharp, you can try reducing the treble while leaving the other sliders alone.
Hearing needs and listening preferences vary, so those small adjustments give you more room to find a comfortable balance than overall volume alone.
The app also includes an Effect Experience function for trying the tuning. You can make a change, listen and adjust again. It puts everyday fine-tuning within reach on your phone, so you can revisit the balance as your listening changes.
Processing aimed at busy conversations
VOCCLEAR 3.0 combines deep neural network noise reduction with speech enhancement. It’s designed to reduce steady background sounds, including traffic and air-conditioning hum, while preserving speech detail. A crowded restaurant is the sort of setting this update is aimed at, where the person across the table competes with more than one source of noise.
ELEHEAR reports a 39% relative improvement in speech intelligibility under very noisy conditions compared with its previous generation in internal testing. In a busy restaurant, the aim is to help the voice across the table stand out against the surrounding noise.
That’s separate from its reported 32% faster feedback-suppression response, which targets the unwanted whistle or squeal a hearing aid can produce. Quicker suppression could make that sound less distracting when you’re trying to follow a conversation.
ELEHEAR’s internal tests underpin both percentages. The rated maximums are 24dB of noise attenuation and 50dB of gain.
The processing retains a dedicated Music Mode and a frequency range of 125Hz to 8,500Hz. ELEHEAR also reports a 17% relative improvement in music performance in its internal comparison. The useful distinction for a listener is that conversations and music have different demands, and both have a place in the device’s sound controls.
Fit includes the parts you can change
Each hearing aid weighs 4.3 grams, about 10% less than Beyond Pro. The smaller, flatter body sits behind the ear, with a thin wire leading to the receiver in the ear canal. Visually, it’s the familiar discreet hearing-aid shape: most of the device tucks behind the ear instead of filling it with a bulky shell.
Personalization extends to the appearance, too, with silver, champagne gold and brown finishes pictured on ELEHEAR’s product page. Black is also shown but is currently listed as coming soon. Those choices give wearers a way to pick a finish that suits their hair, skin tone or personal style. Personally, I lean toward darker finishes, so black would be my pick once it’s available.
As someone who wears hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss, I appreciate having different receiver-wire lengths. A wire that’s too short can tug the receiver out of position in your ear canal; one that’s too long leaves excess wire around your ear. Getting the length right helps the hearing aid sit comfortably behind your ear while the receiver stays where it belongs.
The supplied kit includes standard size 2 receiver wires and a spare pair of longer size 3 wires. It also includes closed, open, power and tulip domes in multiple sizes, along with wax guards and a cleaning tool. Having those choices is useful when the first combination doesn’t sit comfortably or the wire feels too short alongside glasses.
The receivers detach from the hearing aid, so you can change that component without replacing the whole device.
Calls at home and broadcasts away
Bluetooth 5.3 connects the hearing aids to your phone for calls and audio streaming, with app support for iOS and Android. That keeps a phone conversation, a podcast and music within reach through the same pair you wear for everyday listening. Auracast provides another connection: receiving audio from a compatible broadcast source, such as a venue’s audio system, directly through the hearing aids.
To me, Auracast is a quality-of-life feature. Think of it as Uber delivering sound straight to your hearing aids: a gate announcement at the airport, a presenter in a lecture hall or a movie soundtrack arrives through the aids in your ears, instead of leaving you to rely on speakers across a noisy room.
The venue needs a compatible Auracast broadcast for you to connect. The ELEHEAR app also offers real-time AI translation across 20 languages for multilingual conversations.
The included charging case gives the hearing aids a place to rest and recharge between uses, with four additional charges available away from an outlet. ELEHEAR lists about 1.5 hours to charge the aids and 2.5 hours for the case. For a day moving between calls, music and face-to-face conversations, that portable reserve is a useful part of the package.
Help beyond the sliders
Self-adjustment is only part of the support available. ElePro Plus offers optional, paid virtual sessions with licensed hearing professionals in eligible states, including help with hearing profiles and remote adjustments. Fees and availability vary by state.
Price: $799 per pair
Colors: Silver, champagne gold, and new brown
Where to buy: Amazon
Also available: Beyond Pro (original model, champagne gold), $599 per pair at Amazon
At $799 a pair, the appeal for me is how many everyday choices are included: adjustable sound, different dome styles and sizes, replaceable receivers and a charging case. Those are practical details I look for as a hearing-aid wearer.
ELEHEAR Beyond 2 Pro: Frequently asked questions
Who is Beyond 2 Pro for?
It’s an OTC hearing aid for adults 18 and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. It isn’t intended for severe or profound hearing loss.
Do I need a prescription, and is it the same as a clinic fitting?
You can buy it without a prescription. The app offers everyday sound adjustments; a prescription hearing aid is programmed by a hearing professional for your individual hearing loss.
Does Beyond 2 Pro replace Beyond Pro?
No. ELEHEAR says both belong in its lineup. Beyond 2 Pro adds features and fitting choices; the choice between them is about the experience you want, not a different hearing-loss category.
Is it worth upgrading from Beyond Pro?
The main reasons to consider it are the lighter body, separate tonal controls, IP67 protection, replaceable receivers and Auracast. If those address a frustration with your current pair, the changes deserve a closer look.
What comes with the pair?
The kit includes a charging case, a spare pair of longer size 3 receiver wires, multiple dome styles and sizes, wax guards and a cleaning tool. The aids come with standard size 2 receiver wires.
Can I wear them in the shower or pool?
No. ELEHEAR describes IP67 as protection for everyday dust and moisture and advises against swimming or showering with them.
How often will I need to charge the case?
ELEHEAR lists four additional hearing-aid charges from the case. Your charging routine depends on use; the specification sheet lists about 1.5 hours to charge the aids and 2.5 hours for the case.
Will Auracast work with every public sound system?
No. The venue or source must provide a compatible Auracast broadcast. Ordinary Bluetooth phone calls and streaming are separate features.
Is professional support included in the $799 price?
ElePro Plus virtual appointments are an optional paid service with state restrictions. Check eligibility and current fees before booking.
