- Background noise
- Quiet and TV
- Music Streaming
Lucid Engage doesn't get as much buzz as OTC competitors like Bose and Sony (likely due to the less-known brand), but this behind-the-ear style hearing aid is quietly the most feature-rich hearing aid on the market.
Lucid Engage has rechargeable batteries and allows Bluetooth streaming on both iPhone and Android devices. The form factor is a little larger than Bose hearing aids but very discreet.
Like most OTC hearing aids, Lucid Engage uses a smartphone app to customize your new devices to your specific hearing loss.
Sam's Club Partnership
Lucid's app is relatively simple, but if you get stuck, you can work with their remote care team or visit one of over 500 local Sam's Club clinics for free in-person tech support. That's a big bonus that very few other OTC brands can provide. The perk is part of Lucid's decade-long, nationwide partnership with Sam's Club, where Lucid operates hearing clinics inside 500 local clubs.
Pros
Rechargeable batteries
Bluetooth streaming through iPhone and Android
Affordable
If you get stuck, you can take your hearing aids to most Sam's Club locations for in-person care
Cons
Can be complex for people who are not comfortable with smartphones
Slightly less premium packaging and feel than top-of-the-line prescription products
- Lucid Engage is an OTC product appropriate for mild-moderate hearing loss levels
- If you have more significant hearing loss you might consider local or Telehealth care. Read more about prescription Vs. OTC hearing aids here
- Available for purchase online or at retail stores like Walgreens, Best Buy and Sam's Club
- Does not require a prescription from a doctor
- Customize your hearing aids with an onboard hearing test and app-controls \
- Optional upgrade to a prescription device at a local Lucid Hearing center (inside Sam's Club)
- Lucid offers strong underlying technology based on over a decade of manufacturing for Sam's Club
- Lucid Engage is slightly less effective than leading prescription devices in background noise (Engage is also significantly more affordable)
- Comfortable receiver-in-canal style is great for all day wear
- Sits behind the ear with a receiver (speaker) that reaches into the ear canal
- The form factor of Lucid Engage is comparable to leading prescription hearing aids
- Available in gray, black and beige
- Lucid Engage comes with rechargeable batteries or non-rechargeable batteries (for a lower cost)
- The rechargeable model comes with a convenient portable, conduction-based recharge case
- 30 hours of wear on a single charge
- Disposable battery options use a size 312 battery (lasts for 7-10 days)
- Lucid Engage lets you choose between Android and iPhone streaming at purchase
- Lucid Engage is our top choice for OTC hearing aids that stream Bluetooth
- Both the rechargeable and non-rechargeable versions come with streaming capabilities
- Lucid Engage is reasonably easy to handle but does require the wearer to place the hearing aid behind their ear and insert the receiver into the ear (consistent across all behind-the-ear styles)
- If dexterity is a concern we suggest you opt for the rechargeable model vs the disposable battery model
- These hearing aids are not waterproof. Avoid moisture if possible
- Take an onboard hearing test to customize your hearing aids
- Manually customize treble/bass, volume and programs
Lucid Engage is available over-the-counter, meaning you can purchase the hearing aids online or at a local retail store (some Walmart stores and Sam's Club).
Once you receive your new hearing aids, you'll use the Lucid app to customize the amplification and frequency to match your hearing loss. Unlike some other OTC devices, Lucid does not administer a hearing test through their app; instead, they give you access to a control panel and an interactive chart called Lucid Shape. You will use those tools to customize the hearing aids to your comfort.
If you need support, you can call Lucid's team directly or take your hearing aids to a local Sam's Club for free troubleshooting and a hearing test.
Two rechargeable hearing aids
Recharge case and cable
One year warranty
Remote customer service or in-person service at Sam's Club locations
Return policy varies by retailer but is at least 60 days from purchase.
Lucid Engage is one of the most feature-rich OTC devices on the market. These hearing aids have multiple microphones to manage background noise, including rechargeable batteries for all day wear and Bluetooth streaming through Android and Apple devices.
Notable Lucid Engage features:
✔️ Self-fit using the Lucid app
✔️ Rechargeable with 30 hours of battery life
✔️ Available in grey, black and beige
✔️ Compatible with iPhone or Android (you will have to choose at checkout)
✔️ Requires iOS 12 or above and Android 10 or above
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