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Lexie B2 Plus Expert Review
HearAdvisor's independent lab evaluation of the Lexie B2 Plus measures this behind-the-ear OTC hearing aid across five performance metrics. Our testing reveals how this mid-priced rechargeable device performs for speech clarity, comfort, and streaming.
Dr. Steve Taddei, Au.D. — Lab Director & Reviewer
Dr. Abram Bailey, Au.D. — Fact Checker / Editor
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Lab Assessment
How the Lexie B2 Plus Performed in Independent Testing
Our verdict synthesizes measured results across all five lab metrics to place the Lexie B2 Plus within the broader OTC hearing aid landscape. The summary below reflects what our acoustic testing revealed about this device's strengths and limitations.
The Lexie B2 Plus delivers excellent own-voice naturalness and strong speech clarity in quiet, making it a solid mid-priced choice for everyday conversations.
- Excellent own-voice naturalness4.8/5
- Strong speech clarity in quiet4.3/5
- Streams to both iPhone and Android
- Below-average feedback handling2.8/5
- Mixed performance in noisy environments
Fit Conditions
Lexie B2 Plus Performance Across Initial and Tuned Settings
We tested the Lexie B2 Plus in both its Initial factory configuration and after completing the Tuned adjustment process. The summaries below detail how each fit condition performed against prescription targets.
In its initial out-of-box configuration with an open dome, the Lexie B2 Plus achieves a normalized Initial Score of 4.5/5. Speech in quiet is particularly strong at 4.6/5, while speech in noise measures 2.4/5—above the category average but mixed overall. Own-voice comfort is excellent at 4.8/5, suggesting minimal occlusion issues. Music streaming scores 2.3/5 and feedback handling scores 2.7/5. The initial fit delivers immediately usable performance with notable strengths in speech clarity and listening comfort right out of the box.
What is HearAdvisor's Initial Fit?
The Initial Fit approximates the most likely settings and eartips for a typical moderate hearing loss. Results are measured across the same 72 acoustic scenes in our custom-built lab, then scored on a 5-star scale using an auditory model.
Measured Results
Lexie B2 Plus Scores Across Five Lab Metrics
Each metric below represents a distinct aspect of hearing aid performance measured in our acoustic lab. These five scores capture how the Lexie B2 Plus handles speech, noise, feedback, streaming, and own-voice comfort.
Choice
In this video, we dive into Lexie Hearing's premium OTC hearing aid: the B2 Plus Powered by Bose! Join us as we review its features, including Bluetooth streaming, wireless control, and hassle-free rechargeability. B2 Plus is available at LexieHearing.com and other electronics retailers for around $999, making it a mid-priced OTC hearing aid.
Amplification Data
Lexie B2 Plus Insertion Gain Measurements
The graph below plots the measured amplification the Lexie B2 Plus provides across frequencies against established prescription targets. Closer alignment between the measured curve and target indicates more appropriate gain for the test audiogram.
Audio Samples
Hear the Lexie B2 Plus Through Manikin Recordings
These recordings capture what our acoustic manikin measured while wearing the Lexie B2 Plus during standardized speech and music samples. Compare them to the unaided reference to hear how the device processes sound.
Test Configuration
Lexie B2 Plus Lab Testing Documentation
Our lab notes document the specific settings, firmware version, and test conditions used during the Lexie B2 Plus evaluation. This configuration record ensures our measurements can be understood in proper context.
Initial Fitting | Tuned Fitting | |
|---|---|---|
| Ear Coupling | Open Dome | Open Dome |
| Receiver | Standard | Standard |
| Fitting Formula | Proprietary manufacturer default | Proprietary manufacturer default |
| Listening Program | Default | Default |
| Volume Setting | World volume at "70" | World volume at "84" |
| Software Version | Unknown | Unknown |
| Tuning Adjustments | Treble/Bass at "0", Directionality at "Front" | Treble/Bass at "29", Directionality at "Front" |
| Notes | n/a | n/a |
