Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco vs Linner Nova Earbud

The Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco is a behind-the-ear prescription hearing aid priced at $1,600, placing it in the premium tier. With a SoundScore of 4.0/5 and an A grade, it ranks #25 of 39 prescription hearing aids tested in our lab. In our testing, this device demonstrates notable strengths in own-voice comfort, scoring 3.5/5—0.80 points above the category average. This solid performance means wearers may find their own voice sounds more natural compared to many competitors. Feedback handling is excellent at 4.8/5, slightly above the category average, indicating reliable stability during movement and phone use. However, the Enhance Pro 20 shows limitations in challenging listening environments. Speech-in-noise performance scores just 1.1/5, falling 0.97 points below the category average—a significant gap that may affect conversations in restaurants, social gatherings, or other noisy settings. Speech-in-quiet is solid at 3.2/5 in absolute terms, though still 0.17 points below the category average. Music streaming scores 2.8/5, which is above the category average but only mixed in absolute terms. This device suits users who prioritize comfortable own-voice perception and excellent feedback control, and who spend most listening time in quieter environments. Those frequently navigating noisy situations may want to consider alternatives like the Rexton Reach R-Li T80 at Costco, which scored 4.56/5 in our testing. The Enhance Pro 20 includes rechargeable batteries, iPhone and Android streaming, and hands-free functionality.

The Linner Nova Earbud is a budget-priced OTC hearing aid that earns a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.4/5 in HearAdvisor lab testing. At $299, it ranks #39 of 65 OTC hearing aids tested, placing it in the top 58% of its category. This device shows a distinctive performance profile with clear strengths and weaknesses. Music streaming is a standout at 4.5/5—an excellent score that sits 2.58 points above the category average. Feedback handling is equally impressive at 5.0/5, meaning users can expect stable performance without whistling during normal wear. These metrics suggest the Linner Nova excels as a streaming-capable earbud-style device. However, speech clarity metrics fall below category averages. Speech in quiet scores 2.1/5, which is 0.71 points below average and reflects mixed absolute performance. Speech in noise is low at 1.3/5, trailing the average by 0.19 points. Own-voice comfort is particularly challenged at 0.5/5—a low score that sits 2.01 points below the category average, meaning users may notice their own voice sounds unnatural or boomy. The Linner Nova Earbud may appeal to buyers who prioritize streaming audio quality and stable feedback-free wear over maximum speech benefit. Those seeking stronger speech clarity should consider alternatives in this price range like the Elehear Beyond (4.34/5) or Apple AirPods Pro 2 (4.04/5), which score higher overall.