Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco vs ReSound OMNIA miniRIE

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 ReSound OMNIA miniRIE is a premium behind-the-ear prescription hearing aid released in 2022, priced at $4,764. In our lab testing, it earned an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.0/5, ranking #24 of 36 devices in the Prescription Hearing Aid category. This device demonstrates solid performance in speech clarity for quiet environments, scoring 3.7/5—0.34 points above the category average. However, speech understanding in noisy situations is a notable weakness, with a score of just 1.0/5, falling 0.96 points below the category average. This contrast suggests the OMNIA miniRIE performs best for users who primarily need support in calmer listening environments rather than challenging acoustic situations like busy restaurants or crowded gatherings. Feedback handling is strong at 4.1/5 in absolute terms, though it sits 0.61 points below the category average of 4.71/5. Own-voice comfort scores 2.9/5, slightly above average but mixed in absolute terms. Music streaming performance is similarly positioned at 2.7/5—essentially at the category average. The OMNIA miniRIE features rechargeable batteries, iPhone and Android streaming capability, and hands-free functionality. It has received the Expert's Choice Award in both 2023 and 2024. At this premium price point, buyers should be aware that several same-price competitors like the Phonak Sphere Infinio and Oticon Intent offer higher overall scores in our testing. This device may suit users prioritizing quiet-environment speech clarity and brand-specific features over maximum performance in noise.