Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco vs Olive Union Air

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 Olive Union Air is a budget-priced OTC hearing aid that earned a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.9/5 in our lab testing, placing it in the top 31% of OTC hearing aids at #21 of 65 devices tested. At $250, it represents a competitive entry point in the over-the-counter hearing aid market. In our testing, this visible-in-ear style device demonstrated notable strengths in music streaming, scoring 3.6/5—a solid result that sits 1.67 points above the OTC category average. Feedback handling was excellent at 5.0/5, meaning users should experience minimal whistling or squealing during normal use. Speech understanding in quiet environments also performed well at 3.3/5, measuring 0.46 points above the category average. The Olive Union Air does show limitations in more challenging listening situations. Speech in noise scored 1.0/5, falling 0.48 points below the category average—a common weakness among budget OTC devices that may affect conversations in restaurants or busy environments. Own-voice comfort measured 2.2/5, slightly below average, which some users may notice when speaking. This device is best suited for individuals who prioritize music and media streaming, need reliable feedback control, and primarily listen in quieter environments. Those who frequently encounter noisy social situations may want to consider devices with stronger speech-in-noise performance.