Jabra Enhance Select M3 Review: Is the Top Pick Worth It?
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Last updated: October 2026. Prices change often — always confirm the current price on Jabra’s own website before you buy.
Editor’s note: In August 2026, Jabra renamed its lineup — the Select M3, M2, and M1 replaced the Select 700, 300, and 50R, with improved noise-reduction technology in the new models. If you see the old names in older reviews, they refer to the same three tiers.
A quick note on our approach: We don’t take money from hearing aid companies for placement in our rankings, and we never will. Our picks are based on independent lab testing, published trial and warranty terms, and what actually matters to the person wearing the devices.
Medical disclaimer: This article is for information only and is not medical advice. The Select M3 is for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Only a qualified hearing professional can evaluate your hearing. If you have sudden hearing loss, ear pain, dizziness, or hearing that is much worse in one ear, see a doctor promptly.
The short version
The Jabra Enhance Select M3 is the closest thing to a clinic-grade hearing aid you can buy without leaving your house. At around $1,995 a pair, it’s the most expensive over-the-counter option we recommend — but you’re not just buying devices. You’re buying three years of video appointments with licensed hearing professionals, a 100-day trial, and a 3-year warranty, all from a company backed by one of the world’s largest hearing aid manufacturers.
Worth it? Yes — if you want premium sound and a professional guiding you. If you just want good sound for less money, there are cheaper options that get you most of the way there.
The company behind it
Jabra Enhance is part of GN, the Danish group behind ReSound and Beltone — two of the biggest names in prescription hearing aids. This matters more than most people realize. A hearing aid is a multi-year relationship: you need the company to still exist when you need a repair, a reprogramming, or a warranty claim in year two. GN isn’t going anywhere.
What you get
The devices. The Select M3 is a receiver-in-ear style aid — a small unit sits behind your ear with a thin wire leading to a tiny speaker in the ear canal. It’s discreet without being fiddly. Jabra’s headline feature is SoundScape with Auto Focus, an adaptive noise-reduction system designed to lock onto speech and push background noise down — the M3 roughly doubles the noise reduction of the outgoing 700. It also supports Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast — the newest Bluetooth standard — plus hands-free calling on both iPhone (iOS 15.5+) and Android (10+).
The fitting. You take a free online hearing test (designed by audiologists), and the aids arrive programmed to your results. Then you get three years of unlimited video appointments with Jabra’s licensed audiology team, who fine-tune the programming remotely. This is the Select M3’s real differentiator — it’s the only OTC package that genuinely replicates the clinic follow-up experience.
The battery. About 24 hours per charge, with a portable charging case included.
The terms. 100-day risk-free trial (full refund), 3-year warranty, free shipping and returns, free lifetime U.S.-based customer support. Financing is available (advertised from around $65/month for the M3, less for lower tiers, with 0% APR options), and HSA/FSA cards are accepted.
How it actually performs
Independent lab testing tells a nuanced story. HearAdvisor’s lab work on the previous-generation 700 found it solid overall but only middling in noisy environments like busy restaurants — speech-in-noise remains the hardest problem in hearing aids at any price. The new M3’s upgraded noise reduction is designed to address exactly that weakness, though independent lab results on the M3 itself are still emerging. HearingTracker’s testing and expert reviewers were more enthusiastic, particularly about everyday listening and the quality of the remote care experience.
Our take: the hardware is very good, not magical. What you’re really paying for is the package — good devices plus a professional who keeps adjusting them until they’re right. For many buyers, that support is worth more than a small edge in lab scores.
The rest of the lineup
Jabra sells two step-down models on the same telehealth platform:
| Model | Price (pair) | The difference |
|---|---|---|
| Select M1 | ~$1,195 | Essential tech, simpler processing; now includes a portable charging case and hands-free calling |
| Select M2 | ~$1,695 | Mid-level tech, better in noise than the M1 |
| Select M3 | ~$1,995 | Flagship: SoundScape Auto Focus, LE Audio/Auracast, music mode, tap control |
All three include the same 100-day trial, 3-year warranty, and 3 years of remote audiology. If you mostly need help in quiet settings, the M1 gets you the same support package for $800 less. (These replaced the Select 50R, 300, and 700 in August 2026 — same three tiers, new names and improved technology.)
Pros
- Three years of licensed remote audiology, included. Nobody else in OTC offers this. It’s the closest thing to having your own audiologist.
- 100-day trial. The longest we’ve seen. Hearing aids take weeks to adjust to — this gives you real time.
- 3-year warranty and a parent company (GN) with deep roots in the industry.
- Modern connectivity: Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast-ready, hands-free calling on iPhone and Android.
- Financing and HSA/FSA make the price manageable month to month.
Cons
- $1,995 is a lot for OTC. The Elehear Beyond Pro ($599) scores comparably in independent lab tests for sound quality — you’re paying the premium mostly for the service package.
- Speech in noise is good, not great. Lab testing of the previous generation flagged busy-restaurant performance as a relative weak spot; the M3’s upgraded noise reduction targets this, but treat it as improved rather than solved.
- It’s app- and video-call-dependent. If you’re uncomfortable with smartphones and video appointments, much of what you’re paying for goes unused — consider MDHearing’s simpler approach instead.
- No in-person fitting. Remote care is excellent, but some people simply want a human in the room.
Who it’s for
- Anyone who wants premium devices plus professional guidance, without clinic visits
- People who take a lot of calls or stream audio and want modern Bluetooth
- Buyers who find the idea of self-fitting intimidating and want a safety net
- Anyone willing to pay for the longest trial and warranty in the category
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget-first buyers: The Elehear Beyond Pro ($599) delivers outstanding lab-tested sound for less than a third of the price — you just get less hand-holding.
- Simplest-thing-that-works buyers: The MDHearing NEO XS ($297) has no app, no Bluetooth, and nothing to learn.
- Severe or complex hearing loss: No OTC device is the right answer — see our guide on when you need prescription aids instead.
The verdict
The Select M3 earns its “best overall” title not because it has the best raw sound per dollar — it doesn’t — but because it’s the most complete, lowest-risk way to get better hearing without a clinic. The devices are very good, the 100-day trial removes the gamble, and three years of professional support means you’re never figuring it out alone.
Is it worth $1,995? If you’ll actually use the remote audiology appointments, yes — that support would cost hundreds on its own. If you won’t, save the money and buy the Elehear.