JLab Hear OTC vs. Rexton Reach
Check out our comparison of the JLab Hear OTC 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 JLab HEAR OTC Hearing Aid offers an affordable and user-friendly solution for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, featuring customizable sound settings and a sleek design. Extensive testing reveals its effective performance in various environments, making it a reliable choice for everyday use.
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
Earbud
Form Factor
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
3.8Below average
Build Quality
4.9Above average
Battery
3.0Below average
Battery
4.4Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
3.3Below average
App Features
5.0Above average
Comfort
4.5Above average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
4.0Below average
Design
4.8Above average
Value
5.0Above average
Value
4.3Above average
Handling
4.0Below average
Handling
4.5Above average
SoundScore
3.6Above average
SoundScore
4.5Above average
Pro Support
1.0Below 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
Battery Charger
—
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
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Smart Mic
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- Smart Transmitter 2.4
Software
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
—
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Bands
20
Directionality
Yes
Directionality
Advanced Directionality
Automatic Adaptive
Multi-Voice Focus
Speech Preservation Technology
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
SoundPro 3.0
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
6
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
Smart Automatic Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
Yes
Own Voice Comfort
—
Own Voice Comfort
My Voice 2.0
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
48
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Sound therapy and notch
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor
Voice Stabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- SBC
- AAC
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Gyroscope
—
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
4
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Change program
- Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
—
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
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