Olive Pro
$ 299,00
Combines hearing aid capabilities with true wireless earbuds featuring Bluetooth 5.1, customizable sound profiles via mobile app, and 7-hour rechargeable battery.
Description
The Olive Pro is a two-in-one device combining hearing aid functionality with true wireless earbuds, featuring a classic earphone design that rests against the earlobe.
It uses Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity for efficient energy use and includes customizable touch controls, programmable presets (Boost, Clear, Quiet modes), and a mobile app with ten-band EQ adjustments.
Designed for mild to moderate hearing loss, it offers up to 7 hours of battery life per charge with a case providing three additional charges.
The app includes hearing health monitoring and noise reduction features, though its open-ear design may compromise bass response and noise isolation.
Why We Recommend the Olive Pro
Advisory opinion
Start here if stigma is holding you back. It looks like AirPods. No one at the dinner table will know the difference. If the fear of looking "old" or "disabled" has kept you from getting help, this removes that barrier completely.
- Use it as a trial run for amplification. Before spending $800–$3,000, trying the Olive Pro lets you confirm that amplification actually helps your daily life — without a big financial risk.
- Take time with the 10-band EQ in the app. Most people set it once and forget it. Spend a week tweaking it in different environments — grocery store, TV, one-on-one conversations. You'll get dramatically better results.
- Pair it with music streaming. Because it's also a true wireless earbud, you get double the value — hearing support during conversations and a quality listening experience for music or calls.
Our honest caveat:
The built-in hearing test is not reliable enough to configure your amplification accurately.
Don't trust it blindly. If your hearing loss is real and consistent, even at the mild level, you'll eventually need a proper audiogram to get the settings right — and this device can't fully replace that.
⚠️ Not right for you if…
- Severe or profound hearing loss (optimized for mild to moderate).
- Requirement for long battery life (only 7 hours per charge).
- Users desiring high-fidelity bass response (limited due to open-ear design).
- Users who struggle with touch controls or complex app settings.
- History of occlusion issues (though improved, still reported).
✅
Fitting verification:
- Self-fitted via the Olive Union app.
- Recommended to spend a week adjusting the 10-band EQ in various environments for optimal results.
Gathers C.David, Au.D
Features
Ideal For
- tech-savvy users seeking discreet hearing technology
Hearing Impairment Level
- mild to moderate
Energy Use
- Up to 7 hours per charge, case provides 3 additional charges
Wireless Capabilities
- Bluetooth 5.1
Ease of Use
- Customizable touch controls and mobile app
Pros & Cons
✓ Product Pros
- Innovative combination of hearing aids and wireless earbuds,
- Extensive app customization with 10-band EQ,
- Modern design reducing hearing aid stigma,
- Compatible with iOS and Android devices
✗ Product Cons
- Inaccurate hearing test calibration,
- Limited bass response due to open-ear design,
- Occlusion issues despite design efforts,
- Short battery life compared to competitors
Reviews
The Olive Pro shows potential with its AirPods-style design and strong app personalization options, making hearing tech more accessible.
Duke
Bass reproduction falls flat even with EQ adjustments, disappointing for music lovers.
Anon
Hearing test inaccuracies led to improper sound amplification settings during initial use.
🫶🫶
Lightweight and secure fit during workouts, but background noise isolation is insufficient.
Ghislaine
A valiant effort to modernize hearing aids, though occlusion issues persist despite open-ear design.
Mike
Hearing Loss Fit Guidance
Is the Olive Pro Right for Your Hearing Loss?
Degree of Loss
This device is designed to handle mild to moderately-severe hearing loss. Depending on the receiver or tip chosen, it provides the necessary amplification.
Audiogram Shape
This model is well-suited for flat or gentle sloping profiles, handled through the in-app 10-band equalizer.
What to Expect at Fitting
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- Self-fitted at home using the companion smartphone app.
- You will take an in-app hearing test to calibrate the earbuds.
- Acclimatization involves manual experimentation with the EQ bands.
- No clinic visits are required, though professional support is not included.
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| Ideal For | tech-savvy users seeking discreet hearing technology | Individuals with mild-to-moderate hearing loss seeking affordable amplification | Seniors and adults with hearing loss requiring powerful amplification |
| Hearing Level | mild to moderate | Mild to moderate | Mild Hearing loss, Tinnitus |
| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX, aptX-LL |
| Waterproof | — | IPX4 | Not specified |
| Ease of Use | Customizable touch controls and mobile app | iOS app controls, Conversation Boost | Mobile app, Intuitive controls |
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