Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco vs Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus

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 Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus is a premium amplification product priced at $850, earning an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.0/5 in our lab testing. This visible-in-ear device ranks #1 among the 8 amplification products we've tested, performing well above the category average of 3.24/5. In our testing, the Conversation Clear Plus delivered standout performance in music streaming and feedback handling, both scoring an excellent 5.0/5. Speech-in-noise performance was solid at 3.1/5, measuring 1.74 points above the category average—a notable advantage for an amplification product. Speech-in-quiet scored 2.6/5, which is above the category average but mixed in absolute terms. The device's primary weakness is own-voice comfort, scoring just 0.6/5—2.04 points below the category average. Users who are sensitive to hearing their own voice amplified may find this challenging. The device supports both iPhone and Android streaming, offers rechargeable batteries, and includes hands-free functionality. The Conversation Clear Plus is best suited for consumers who prioritize exceptional music streaming quality and solid performance in noisy environments, and who can tolerate some own-voice occlusion. It has earned HearAdvisor's Expert's Choice Award in both 2023 and 2024. Those seeking similar sound quality at a lower price point may also consider alternatives like the Apple AirPods Pro 2.