Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco vs Starkey Omega AI

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 Starkey Omega AI is a premium behind-the-ear prescription hearing aid released in 2025, currently available at $3,998. In HearAdvisor's lab testing, it earned an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.5/5, placing it at #13 among 39 prescription hearing aids tested. This device demonstrates notable strengths in speech performance. Speech in quiet scored 3.9/5, a solid result that sits 0.54 points above the category average. Speech in noise measured 2.9/5—above the category average by 0.75 points, though only mixed in absolute terms at under 3.0/5. Music streaming quality also performs well at 3.2/5, sitting 0.44 points above average for the category. Feedback handling is excellent at 4.6/5 in absolute terms, though it falls slightly below the category average by 0.12 points. Own-voice comfort scored 2.7/5, matching the category average exactly—a mixed result that some users may find noticeable depending on their sensitivity to occlusion effects. The Omega AI includes modern connectivity features like iPhone and Android streaming, hands-free calling capability, and rechargeable batteries. Buyers in this premium price tier should note that several competitors—including the Phonak Sphere Infinio and Oticon Intent—scored higher in our lab testing. The Starkey Omega AI is best suited for users who prioritize speech clarity in everyday listening situations and value Starkey's feature set and fitting approach.