Earphone tests

Digits in noise exercise

Listen and enter three digits against background noise.

3 digits · 6 rounds · 3 noise levels. An unvalidated exercise using browser speech.

Exercise results

Results appear here when you start.

Results vary with the device, noise and fit.

Digits in noise exercise User guide

When to use this tool

Experience recognising digits against background noise. Three digits are spoken using a locally installed voice while noise levels change. Language, voice and output device affect the result. Do not compare the score with a medical assessment or validated WHO screening.

How to use and interpret results

3 digits · 6 rounds · 3 noise levels. An unvalidated exercise using browser speech.

Speech and noise outputs and levels are uncalibrated. A voice installed on your device is required.

Unvalidated exercise score. Not comparable to WHO test scores.

How to use · Frequently asked questions

How to use

3 digits · 6 rounds · 3 noise levels. An unvalidated exercise using browser speech.

Speech and noise outputs and levels are uncalibrated. A voice installed on your device is required.

Unvalidated exercise score. Not comparable to WHO test scores.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a medical test?

This is an exercise, not a medical test. Seek professional assessment for hearing concerns or discomfort.

What if I cannot hear a sound?

Speech and noise outputs and levels are uncalibrated. A voice installed on your device is required.

Where are inputs and records stored?

Nothing is sent to a server. Only ear tip and pitch records are saved here, up to five, and can be deleted.

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