Lucid Ultra 128 vs ReSound OMNIA RIE

The Lucid Ultra 128 is a premium behind-the-ear prescription hearing aid priced at $5,000, earning an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.4/5 in our lab testing. It ranks #17 among 39 prescription hearing aids tested, placing it in the top 41% of its category. Speech performance is where the Lucid Ultra 128 truly excels. In our lab testing, speech in quiet scored a strong 4.3/5, which is 0.95 points above the category average. Speech in noise performance reached 2.7/5, which sits above the category average by 0.59 points, though it remains mixed in absolute terms. This suggests the device handles conversational clarity well in our test scenarios, particularly in quieter environments. The device does face some challenges. Feedback handling scored just 1.7/5, falling 3.02 points below the category average of 4.72/5—a notable weakness compared to other prescription aids in our testing. Music streaming also came in below average at 2.3/5, which is 0.46 points under the category norm. Own-voice comfort scored a mixed 2.9/5, slightly above average. At this price point, several competitors in our database achieved higher overall scores, including the Phonak Sphere Infinio and Oticon Intent. The Lucid Ultra 128 features disposable batteries and supports both iPhone and Android streaming. It may appeal to users who prioritize speech clarity in quiet settings and are less concerned about feedback stability or music streaming fidelity in our standardized tests.

The ReSound OMNIA RIE is a premium prescription behind-the-ear hearing aid released in 2022, currently available at $4,498. In HearAdvisor's lab testing, it earns a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.9/5, ranking #31 of 39 devices in the prescription hearing aid category. This device shows notable strengths in speech clarity for quiet environments, scoring 3.7/5—a solid result that sits 0.34 points above the category average. Own-voice comfort also performs above average at 3.0/5, which may appeal to users who find their own voice bothersome in other devices. Feedback handling is strong in absolute terms at 4.1/5, though it falls 0.62 points below the category average of 4.72/5. The OMNIA RIE's most significant limitation is speech in noise performance, scoring just 1.0/5—a low result that trails the category average by 1.11 points. For users who frequently encounter challenging listening environments like restaurants or group conversations, this represents a meaningful gap compared to alternatives. Music streaming scores a mixed 2.7/5, essentially matching the category average. The device offers flexible power options with both rechargeable and disposable batteries, plus streaming compatibility with iPhone and Android devices including hands-free functionality. However, at this premium price point, several competitors deliver stronger overall performance, including options from Phonak, Oticon, and Widex. The OMNIA RIE may suit users who prioritize quiet-environment clarity and own-voice comfort over noise-handling capabilities.