Orka Two Expert Review

The Orka Two is a behind-the-ear prescription hearing aid priced at $1,899, placing it in the premium tier of the category. In HearAdvisor's lab testing, it earned a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.8/5, ranking #22 of 36 prescription hearing aids tested.

This device demonstrates strong speech clarity in quiet environments, scoring 4.1/5—0.67 points above the category average. However, speech understanding in noisy situations remains challenging, with a score of 1.6/5 that, while slightly above the category average of 1.55/5, is low in absolute terms. Users who frequently encounter loud restaurants, busy streets, or other challenging acoustic environments should set expectations accordingly.

The Orka Two excels in feedback control, achieving a perfect 5.0/5 score in our stability testing—0.29 points above the already-strong category average. Music streaming quality is solid at 3.3/5, sitting 0.66 points above average, making it a reasonable choice for users who regularly stream audio from their smartphones. Own-voice comfort also performs above average at 3.2/5.

Notably, professional tuning significantly improves performance: the normalized Initial Score of 3.6/5 jumps to 4.4/5 after optimization, a 0.7-point gain. This suggests the Orka Two benefits considerably from proper fitting adjustments. The device features rechargeable batteries and supports both iPhone and Android streaming with hands-free capability. Consumers comparing options in this price range may want to also consider alternatives like the Rexton Reach R-Li T80 at Costco, which scored 4.51/5 in our testing.