Jabra Enhance Plus vs Rexton Reach R-Li T80 at Costco

The Jabra Enhance Plus is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid priced at $799, earning a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.9/5. This places it in the top 27% of OTC hearing aids in our lab testing, ranking #18 of 63 devices in its category. In our testing, the Enhance Plus demonstrates notable strengths in speech clarity and audio streaming. Speech in quiet scores a strong 4.1/5, sitting +1.46 points above the category average. Music streaming quality also impresses at 3.8/5, outperforming the category average by +1.87 points—a standout result for an OTC device at this price point. Feedback handling is excellent at 4.7/5, meaning wearers should experience minimal whistling issues. The significant limitation is own-voice comfort, which scores just 0.3/5—a low result that falls -2.19 points below the category average. This suggests noticeable occlusion effects when speaking. Speech in noise performance is mixed at 2.5/5 in absolute terms, though this still sits +1.37 points above the category average, reflecting the broader challenges OTC devices face in noisy environments. The Jabra Enhance Plus is best suited for users who prioritize speech clarity in quieter settings and high-quality music/phone streaming, and who can tolerate some own-voice occlusion. Those frequently in noisy environments or particularly sensitive to hearing their own voice amplified may want to consider alternatives. Within its price range, competitors like the Sony CRE-E10 and Lexie B2 Plus achieve higher overall scores.

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.