Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco vs RCA In-Ear

The Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco is a prescription behind-the-ear hearing aid available for $1,600, earning an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.0/5 in our lab testing. This places it in the top 61% of the 36 prescription hearing aids we've evaluated. In our testing, this device shows a mixed performance profile. Own-voice comfort is a clear strength, scoring 3.5/5—0.75 points above the category average—making it a solid choice for users who prioritize natural sound quality when speaking. Feedback handling is excellent at 4.8/5, slightly above the category average, indicating stable performance during typical daily activities. However, speech-in-noise performance is notably limited, scoring just 1.1/5—0.82 points below the category average of 1.96. This is a meaningful weakness for users who frequently encounter noisy environments like restaurants or social gatherings. Speech in quiet is solid at 3.2/5, though slightly below the category average. Music streaming scores 2.8/5, above average but only mixed in absolute terms. At this price point, buyers should consider alternatives. The Rexton Reach R-Li T80 at Costco scores 4.58/5 in the same price range, while lower-priced options like the Lexie B3 (4.76/5) offer stronger overall performance. The Jabra Enhance Pro 20 may suit users who prioritize own-voice comfort and feedback stability over challenging listening environments, but those needing robust noise handling should explore other options.

The RCA In-Ear is a budget OTC hearing aid priced at $249, earning a C grade with a SoundScore of 2.8/5 in our lab testing. This places it near the bottom of the OTC category at #64 of 65 devices tested. Speech performance is a significant weakness for this device. Speech in quiet scores just 1.0/5, falling 1.79 points below the category average, while speech in noise also scores 1.0/5, sitting 0.48 points below average. These low absolute scores indicate limited benefit for understanding conversation in most listening situations. Music streaming scored 0.0/5, measuring 1.92 points below the category average—this device is not suitable for audio entertainment. The RCA In-Ear does show strength in feedback handling, scoring an excellent 5.0/5, which is 0.46 points above the category average. Own-voice comfort is mixed at 2.6/5, essentially matching the category average with only a 0.09-point advantage. The rechargeable battery design offers convenience for daily use. At this price point, consumers have substantially higher-performing alternatives. Devices like the Elehear Beyond (4.36/5), Apple AirPods Pro 2 (4.06/5), and several others in the same budget range deliver meaningfully better speech clarity and overall sound quality. The RCA In-Ear may appeal to those prioritizing feedback-free operation above all else, but most users seeking improved hearing will find better value elsewhere in the OTC market.