ELEHEAR Beyond Pro vs Yeasound RIC800: The Catalog's Top Two, Head to Head
Quick verdict
Both are the two best independently-tested OTC hearing aids this site tracks - HearAdvisor ranks the RIC800 #1 and the Beyond Pro #2 of 61 devices, both Grade A. The real choice isn't about lab quality, which is excellent either way; it's about trial length and specific strengths. The RIC800 suits someone who wants the longest trial period in this comparison and the best battery life. The Beyond Pro suits someone who wants stronger speech-in-noise performance and a documented, if first-party, consumer rating.
Read the full ELEHEAR Beyond Pro review → · Read the full Yeasound RIC800 review →
Spec comparison table
Pulled from app/data/devices.json, current as of this run.
| Beyond Pro | RIC800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599/pair | $529/pair |
| Hearing loss range | Mild to moderate hearing loss | Mild to moderate hearing loss |
| Trial period | 45 days | 100 days |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth streaming | Yes | Yes |
| HSA/FSA eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Expert score | 4.78/5 (HearAdvisor Grade A, #2 of 61 OTC devices tested) | 4.46/5 (HearAdvisor Grade A, #1 of 61 OTC devices tested) |
| Owner rating | 4.8/5 (396 reviews) | Not yet rated (no review volume found) |
Price and HSA/FSA effective cost
The RIC800's confirmed sale price ($529) is $70 less than the Beyond Pro ($599); at the RIC800's regular price ($699), the comparison flips and the Beyond Pro is actually $100 cheaper. Which framing applies depends on whether the RIC800's sale is active - check the current price before assuming either direction. The trial-period gap is the more decisive number here: the RIC800 gives you 100 days to test the device against the Beyond Pro's 45, a 55-day difference confirmed by three independent sources.
Effective cost after HSA/FSA savings, with the RIC800 shown at both its sale and regular price:
| Tax bracket | Beyond Pro ($599) | RIC800 sale ($529) | RIC800 regular ($699) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12% | $527 | $466 | $615 |
| 22% | $467 | $413 | $545 |
| 32% | $407 | $360 | $475 |
This is arithmetic, not tax advice.
Expert-vs-consumer divergence, side by side
- Beyond Pro, expert: HearAdvisor SoundGrade A, SoundScore 4.78/5, #2 of 61 OTC devices tested, plus HearAdvisor's Expert's Choice Award in both 2025 and 2026.
- Beyond Pro, consumer: 4.8 out of 5 across 396 reviews on ELEHEAR's own product page (80% five-star) - a real, if first-party, storefront rating rather than an independent retailer aggregate.
- RIC800, expert: HearAdvisor SoundGrade A, SoundScore 4.46/5, #1 of 61 OTC devices tested, Expert Choice award, with particularly strong marks for speech-in-noise, speech-in-quiet, feedback handling, and music streaming.
- RIC800, consumer: no meaningful review volume found - at least one retailer page showed 0 reviews / 0.0 rating as of this research pass. A real, documented absence, not a withheld number.
Unusually for this catalog, both models agree with independent testing at the very top of the pack - this isn't an expert-vs-consumer disagreement on either device individually. The real gap is in consumer-data availability: the Beyond Pro has a real (if first-party) rating; the RIC800 has essentially none found anywhere.
Where they meaningfully differ
Both HearingTracker and HearAdvisor publish direct, model-vs-model comparison pages for this exact pair, which is rare in this catalog and worth leaning on. On battery, HearingTracker's comparison states the Beyond Pro runs up to 20 hours per charge, while the RIC800 lasts up to 31 hours - the RIC800 "offers superior battery life and durability (IPX8 rating)," while the Beyond Pro "provides more advanced features like hands-free calling and customization options." HearAdvisor's own comparison page breaks performance down by category: the Beyond Pro noticeably outperforms on speech-in-noise (3.6 vs. 2.1) and overall fit score (4.8 vs. 4.5), while the RIC800 does better on music streaming (4.3 vs. 3.8); the two tie exactly on feedback handling (5.0 each). One more detail from HearAdvisor's own lab notes: the Beyond Pro's "tuned and initial fittings" came out identical, meaning further adjustment in testing didn't improve on the manufacturer's default settings - a sign its out-of-box tuning was already close to optimal.
Neither comparison source states a flat "better overall" verdict, and this page won't manufacture one either - the two are close enough in independent testing that the real decision comes down to which specific strengths (speech-in-noise vs. battery life and music streaming) and which trial length matter more to you.
Bottom line by use case
- Want the longest trial period to test the device risk-free: RIC800 - 100 days vs. 45.
- Prioritize speech clarity in noisy environments: Beyond Pro, per HearAdvisor's category breakdown.
- Want the best battery life and a durability rating: RIC800.
- Want a documented consumer rating to lean on, even a first-party one: Beyond Pro - the RIC800 has essentially no review volume found anywhere.
FAQ
Which of these two scored higher in independent lab testing?
They're nearly tied at the top - HearAdvisor ranks the RIC800 #1 and the Beyond Pro #2 of 61 OTC devices tested, both Grade A. Category by category, the Beyond Pro edges ahead on speech-in-noise; the RIC800 edges ahead on music streaming and battery life.
Why does the RIC800 have no consumer rating on this page?
Because none was found. At least one retailer page checked showed 0 reviews / 0.0 rating for this model - a genuine absence of data, not a low score being hidden.
Is the ELEHEAR Beyond Pro's consumer rating trustworthy?
It's real, but worth knowing where it comes from: the 4.8/5 figure is from ELEHEAR's own product page (396 reviews, 80% five-star), not an independent retailer like Walmart or Amazon. Treat it as a genuine but first-party data point.
Which one has the longer trial period?
The RIC800, by a wide margin - 100 days versus the Beyond Pro's 45, confirmed by three independent sources for the RIC800's figure.
Disclosure
Drafted with AI assistance from HearingScout's verified product database; reviewed and fact-checked against primary sources before publishing. See our methodology for how we evaluate every device.