Oticon Intent vs Rexton Reach R-Li T80 at Costco

The Oticon Intent is a premium behind-the-ear prescription hearing aid released in 2024, priced at $4,898. In HearAdvisor's lab testing, it earned an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.7/5, ranking #1 among 36 prescription hearing aids tested—placing it in the top tier of the category. Speech performance is a standout strength. Speech in quiet scores an excellent 4.6/5, running 1.17 points above the category average. Speech in noise reaches a solid 3.7/5, which is 2.15 points above average—a meaningful advantage for challenging listening environments. Music streaming also performs well at 4.0/5, sitting 1.36 points above the category norm. Feedback handling is excellent at 5.0/5, slightly above the already-high category average. The notable weakness is own-voice comfort, which scores a low 1.3/5—falling 1.45 points below the category average. Users who are sensitive to the sound of their own voice may find this less comfortable than competing devices. The Oticon Intent is best suited for listeners who prioritize speech clarity across varied environments and streaming quality, and who can tolerate potential own-voice occlusion effects. At premium pricing, it competes with devices like the Phonak Sphere Infinio (4.65/5) and Signia Active Pro IX (4.61/5). This device earned HearAdvisor's Expert's Choice Award in both 2023 and 2024.

The Rexton Reach R-Li T80 is a premium prescription hearing aid available exclusively through Costco at $1,500 for a pair. In our lab testing, it earned an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.5/5, placing it in the top 14% of the 36 prescription hearing aids we've evaluated and earning our 2024 Expert's Choice Award. This behind-the-ear device delivers strong speech clarity in quiet environments, scoring 4.1/5—0.67 points above the category average. Speech in noise performance scored 2.4/5, which is above the category average by 0.85 points but only mixed in absolute terms, reflecting the inherent challenge all hearing aids face in noisy settings. Feedback handling is excellent at 4.8/5, providing stable performance during movement and wear. Own-voice comfort is a notable strength at 3.6/5, measuring 0.85 points above the category average—an important consideration for users sensitive to how their own voice sounds when amplified. Music streaming quality scored 2.7/5, slightly above average but mixed overall. The device features rechargeable batteries and supports streaming from both iPhone and Android devices with hands-free capability. At its price point, the Rexton Reach R-Li T80 outperforms same-range competitors like the Jabra Enhance Pro 20 at Costco (4.04/5) and Orka Two (3.81/5). For Costco members seeking strong all-around performance with excellent feedback control and above-average speech clarity, this device represents a compelling option in the premium prescription category.