Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco vs Signia Active Pro IX

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 Signia Active Pro IX is a premium prescription hearing aid with a visible-in-ear design, priced at $3,199. In HearAdvisor's lab testing, it earned an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.6/5, ranking #8 among 39 prescription hearing aids tested. This device delivers strong speech clarity performance. Speech in quiet scores 4.3/5, which is +0.85 points above the category average—a notable strength for everyday conversations. Speech in noise measures 2.9/5, which is +0.74 points above the category average, though the absolute score reflects mixed performance in challenging listening environments. Own-voice comfort scores a solid 3.3/5, sitting +0.60 points above average, suggesting reasonable naturalness for wearers. Music streaming quality is mixed at 2.9/5, only slightly above the category average (+0.14 points). Feedback handling scores 3.4/5—solid in absolute terms but -1.32 points below the category average of 4.72/5, indicating this device may be more prone to feedback than typical prescription aids in our standardized tests. The Active Pro IX features rechargeable batteries and supports both iPhone and Android streaming with hands-free capability. It earned HearAdvisor's 2024 Expert's Choice Award. Buyers in this premium price tier should note that competitors like the Phonak Sphere Infinio and Oticon Intent score higher overall. Those seeking similar performance at lower cost may want to explore options like the Rexton Reach R-Li T80 at Costco.