Eargo 8 vs. Rexton Reach
Check out our comparison of the Eargo 8 vs Rexton Reach. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
Eargo 8 is Eargo's latest flagship OTC hearing aid, featuring automatic sound environment adjustments, enhanced audio fidelity, and patented device-health monitoring. Designed for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, it emphasizes user convenience, extended battery life, and robust customer support.
Product Description
The Rexton Reach R-Li T is a premium receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aid, now available at Costco for $1,499 per pair. Given its premium features, outstanding battery life, and strong Bluetooth connectivity, it delivers excellent value for the money.
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
Form Factor
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
—
Build Quality
4.9Above average
Battery
—
Battery
4.4Above average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
—
App Features
5.0Above average
Comfort
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
—
Design
4.8Above average
Value
—
Value
4.3Above average
Handling
—
Handling
4.5Above average
SoundScore
—
SoundScore
4.5Above average
Pro Support
—
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
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—
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
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—
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
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—
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
HearingTracker partners with HearAdvisor to provide recordings and performance data from an acoustic laboratory that follows standard scientific procedures. All hearing aids are fitted and performance-tested for mild sloping to moderate hearing loss. All audio samples cutoff above 10kHz.
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Charger (Eargo 8)
Battery Charger
- Travel Charger
- Charging+ Station
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- Smart Transmitter 2.4
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Charging+ Station
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- Travel Charger
Remote Control
- Eargo App
Remote Control
—
Smartphone App
- Eargo App
Smartphone App
- App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Smart Mic
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- Smart Transmitter 2.4
Software
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Bands
20
Directionality
—
Directionality
Advanced Directionality
Automatic Adaptive
Multi-Voice Focus
Speech Preservation Technology
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Smart Sound Adjust
Environmental Adaptation
SoundPro 3.0
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Feedback Suppression
—
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
6
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
Smart Automatic Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Own Voice Comfort
—
Own Voice Comfort
My Voice 2.0
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
48
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on hearing test through device
- Tuned based on audio preference selections
Self-fitting
—
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Sound therapy and notch
Unique Amplification Strategy
Superior HD Sound
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor
Voice Stabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
—
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Gyroscope
—
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
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