Jabra Enhance Select M3 vs Rexton Reach R-Li T80 at Costco

The Jabra Enhance Select M3 is a premium OTC hearing aid priced at $1,995, earning an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.1/5 in our lab testing. This behind-the-ear device delivers strong overall performance, positioning it well above the OTC category average of 3.69/5. In our testing, the Enhance Select M3 demonstrated notable strengths in speech clarity for quiet environments, scoring 3.8/5—a solid result that sits 0.95 points above the category average. Feedback handling proved excellent at 4.6/5, essentially matching the already-high category standard. Music streaming performance also exceeded category norms by 0.87 points, though the absolute score of 2.8/5 remains mixed rather than exceptional. The device shows limitations in challenging listening situations. Speech in noise scored 1.3/5, falling 0.18 points below the category average and representing a low absolute performance level. Own-voice comfort scored 2.7/5—above the category average by 0.18 points but only mixed in absolute terms, which may affect naturalness during conversations. Consumers seeking alternatives may find similar or better sound performance at lower price points from devices like the Sennheiser All Day Clear or Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco. The Enhance Select M3 is best suited for those who prioritize speech clarity in quieter settings and reliable feedback control, but who encounter fewer noisy environments in their daily routines.

The Rexton Reach R-Li T80, available at Costco for $1,500, is a behind-the-ear prescription hearing aid that earned an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.6/5 in our lab testing. This places it in the top 28% of the 39 prescription hearing aids we've tested and earned it our 2024 Expert's Choice Award. In our testing, this device demonstrated solid speech clarity performance. Speech in quiet scored 3.9/5, which is 0.46 points above the category average. Speech in noise measured 2.5/5—above the category average by 0.39 points, though still mixed in absolute terms. Own-voice comfort was a particular strength at 3.6/5, scoring 0.90 points above the category average, which may appeal to users sensitive to how their own voice sounds while wearing hearing aids. Feedback handling proved excellent at 4.8/5, just above the category average of 4.72/5. Music streaming scored 2.7/5, which is 0.06 points below the category average—a minor gap but worth noting for users who frequently stream audio content. The Reach R-Li T80 features rechargeable batteries and supports both iPhone and Android streaming with hands-free capability. At its price point, it outperforms same-priced competitors like the Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco (4.01/5) and the Orka Two (4.00/5). This device is well-suited for users seeking strong overall sound performance with excellent feedback stability and above-average speech clarity through the Costco channel.