ElevenLabsDeepgramAudio matchupSpeech output
Eleven v3vs.Aura-2
Which model is better?
Eleven v3 is slightly ahead in independent tests, but the lead is not certain.
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Shared tests
Independent evaluators and leaderboards only, the newest shared snapshot per evaluator. With 95 % ranges a lead counts when they do not overlap; for hit rates, when it holds in a 95 % test. Without any uncertainty figure at most “slightly ahead”.
Cekura
Eleven v3 slightly aheadEleven v3 is clearly ahead in 0 of 4 subtests and slightly in 3, Aura-2 in none. 1 is level.
Cekura TTS hard-part accuracy: read from context
as of October 19, 2026
Cekura TTS hard-part accuracy: medical terms
as of October 19, 2026
Cekura TTS hard-part accuracy: numbers and shorthand
as of October 19, 2026
Show all 4 subtests
| Subtest | Eleven v3 | Aura-2 | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cekura TTS hard-part accuracy: read from context | 94.0 % | 75.0 % | Eleven v3 slightly ahead |
| Cekura TTS hard-part accuracy: medical terms | 100.0 % | 86.0 % | Eleven v3 slightly ahead |
| Cekura TTS hard-part accuracy: numbers and shorthand | 81.0 % | 71.0 % | Eleven v3 slightly ahead |
| Cekura TTS hard-part accuracy: codes and addresses | 89.0 % | 87.0 % | level |
Source · latest October 19, 2026
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