Rexton Reach R-Li T80 at Costco vs Signia Active Pro IX

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.

The Signia Active Pro IX is a premium prescription hearing aid released in 2024, featuring a distinctive visible-in-ear earbud-style design. Priced at $3,199, it earned an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.6/5, placing it in the top 6% of the prescription hearing aid category and ranking #3 of 36 tested devices. In our lab testing, speech performance stands out as this device's strongest attribute. Speech in quiet scores 4.3/5, which is 0.87 points above the category average—a strong result in absolute terms. Even more impressive is speech in noise at 3.0/5, a solid score that sits 1.45 points above the category average of just 1.55/5. This suggests the Active Pro IX handles challenging listening environments better than most competitors in its class. Own-voice comfort scores 3.3/5, which is 0.55 points above average, indicating solid performance for users concerned about how their voice sounds while wearing the devices. Music streaming comes in at 2.9/5—above the category average by 0.26 points, though only mixed in absolute terms, so audiophiles may want to temper expectations. Feedback handling at 3.4/5 is solid in absolute terms but falls 1.31 points below the category average of 4.71/5, representing the device's weakest relative metric. The Active Pro IX is well-suited for users prioritizing speech clarity in both quiet and noisy environments who appreciate the discreet earbud aesthetic. It offers rechargeable batteries and streaming compatibility with both iPhone and Android devices, plus hands-free functionality. This device earned HearAdvisor's Expert's Choice Award for 2024.