Hear.com Horizon Go IX vs Rexton Reach R-Li T80 at Costco

The Hear.com Horizon Go IX is a premium behind-the-ear prescription hearing aid released in 2024, priced at $6,500. In HearAdvisor's lab testing, it earns an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.2/5, ranking #14 among 36 prescription hearing aids tested. This device demonstrates strong speech performance in our testing. Speech in quiet scores a strong 4.0/5, sitting 0.57 points above the category average. Speech in noise performance is particularly notable at 0.57 points above average, though the absolute score of 2.7/5 reflects the inherent difficulty of understanding speech in challenging acoustic environments. Feedback handling scores a strong 4.4/5 in absolute terms, though this falls 0.31 points below the category average. Own-voice comfort presents a notable limitation, scoring 1.8/5—a low absolute score that also sits 0.95 points below the category average. Users who are sensitive to how their own voice sounds may want to discuss this with their hearing care provider. Music streaming performance is mixed at 2.7/5, essentially matching the category average. The Horizon Go IX has received HearAdvisor's Expert's Choice Award in both 2023 and 2024. However, shoppers in this premium price tier should note that several competitors offer higher overall scores, including the Oticon Intent (4.75/5) and Phonak Sphere Infinio (4.65/5). Those seeking similar sound quality at a lower price point may want to consider alternatives like the Rexton Reach R-Li T80 at Costco, which scores 4.51/5.

The Rexton Reach R-Li T80 is a premium prescription hearing aid available exclusively through Costco at $1,500 for a pair. In our lab testing, it earned an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.5/5, placing it in the top 14% of the 36 prescription hearing aids we've evaluated and earning our 2024 Expert's Choice Award. This behind-the-ear device delivers strong speech clarity in quiet environments, scoring 4.1/5—0.67 points above the category average. Speech in noise performance scored 2.4/5, which is above the category average by 0.85 points but only mixed in absolute terms, reflecting the inherent challenge all hearing aids face in noisy settings. Feedback handling is excellent at 4.8/5, providing stable performance during movement and wear. Own-voice comfort is a notable strength at 3.6/5, measuring 0.85 points above the category average—an important consideration for users sensitive to how their own voice sounds when amplified. Music streaming quality scored 2.7/5, slightly above average but mixed overall. The device features rechargeable batteries and supports streaming from both iPhone and Android devices with hands-free capability. At its price point, the Rexton Reach R-Li T80 outperforms same-range competitors like the Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco (4.04/5) and Orka Two (3.81/5). For Costco members seeking strong all-around performance with excellent feedback control and above-average speech clarity, this device represents a compelling option in the premium prescription category.