Jabra Enhance Select 500 vs. Rexton Reach
Check out our comparison of the Jabra Enhance Select 500 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
The Jabra Enhance Select 500 earned a SoundGrade of A and ranked in the top 5% of devices tested by HearAdvisor. With GN Resound technology, it has an IP68 rating, 30-hour battery life, and reliable Bluetooth. While streaming audio quality was not high-fidelity, the Jabra Enhance App offers good audio personalization. The device includes telehealth and remote programming, though support response times were slower than expected. Lightweight and compact, with larger buttons for ease of use, the receiver-in-canal design may take some adjustment.
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
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
5.0
1 review
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Build Quality
4.9Above average
Battery
4.6Above average
Battery
4.4Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
4.5Above average
App Features
5.0Above average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
5.0Above average
Design
4.8Above average
Value
3.8Above average
Value
4.3Above average
Handling
4.5Above average
Handling
4.5Above average
SoundScore
4.2Above average
SoundScore
4.5Above average
Pro Support
3.0Above average
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Multi Mic
3.5mm Line to Streaming
—
Battery Charger
—
Battery Charger
- Travel Charger
- Charging+ Station
Bluetooth Streamer
- Unite Phone Clip+
Bluetooth Streamer
- Smart Transmitter 2.4
FM to Digital Streaming
- Multi Mic
FM to Digital Streaming
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Charging+ Station
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- Travel Charger
Remote Control
- Unite Phone Clip+
Remote Control
—
Remote Microphone
- Multi Mic
Remote Microphone
—
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Unite Phone Clip+
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Smart Mic
TV Streamer
- Unite TV Streamer 2
TV Streamer
- Smart Transmitter 2.4
Telecoil Streamer
- Multi Mic
Telecoil Streamer
—
Software
Adjustment Bands
12
Adjustment Bands
20
Directionality
Binaural Directionality™ III
Synchronized SoftSwitching™
Directionality
Advanced Directionality
Automatic Adaptive
Multi-Voice Focus
Speech Preservation Technology
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Optimizer
Environmental Adaptation
SoundPro 3.0
Expansion
3 settings
Expansion
—
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Feedback Suppression
DFS Ultra III
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
Listening Programs
6
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
New User Adaptation
Smart Automatic Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: 2 settings
Noise Reduction
Yes
Own Voice Comfort
—
Own Voice Comfort
My Voice 2.0
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
48
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Impulse Noise Reduction: On/Off
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Tinnitus Relief
Sound therapy and notch
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor
Voice Stabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: On/Off
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Gyroscope
—
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
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
Mic + Speaker In Ear
Yes
Mic + Speaker In Ear
—
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Push Button
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
—
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
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