Lexie B3 Powered by Bose vs. ReSound Sensia

Check out our comparison of the Lexie B3 Powered by Bose vs ReSound Sensia. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

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4.6
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Product Overview

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Form Factor
Expert Rating
Score
4.6
N/A
Hearing Loss Level
MildModerate
MildModerateSevere
Product Features
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68

Expert Ratings

Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.

B3 Powered by Bose
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HearingTracker Score

B3 Powered by Bose
4.6EXCELLENT

Lexie B3 OTC hearing aids deliver Powered by Bose sound, Bluetooth streaming, IP68 durability, and app-based personalization for clearer conversations.

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HearAdvisor SoundScore

B3 Powered by Bose
4.7EXCELLENT

Lexie B3 achieved a SoundScore of 4.7/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #1 of 65 OTC Hearing Aid devices tested. The OTC Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.68/5.

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Build Quality

B3 Powered by Bose
4.8EXCELLENT

Lexie B3 hearing aids offer excellent protection from moisture and debris with an IP68 rating. The portable charge case also appears well built and should easily hold up to daily use.

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Battery

B3 Powered by Bose
4.6EXCELLENT

B3 offer an impressive 32 hour battery life per charge, which is more than many products on the market. The portable charging case also offers up to 3 additional charges before needing to be plugged in. As such, we found the overall battery offering excellent.

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Bluetooth

B3 Powered by Bose
5.0EXCELLENT

Lexie B3 are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for wireless app control, audio streaming, and hands-free calling.

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App Features

B3 Powered by Bose
4.5EXCELLENT

The Lexie app has a user-friendly interface and modern, appealing design. It includes practical features like volume control and a tone balance. We especially liked that B3 now includes a hearing assessment to better personalize the audio performance to your hearing.

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Comfort

B3 Powered by Bose
4.8EXCELLENT

I found B3 very comfortable, and the flexible earwires easily molded to my face which helped provide good retention and speaker placement in my ears.

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Design

B3 Powered by Bose
4.8EXCELLENT

B3 are relatively small and have a modern receiver-in-canal design. One potential downside is that they are currently only available in a mat grey color.

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Value

B3 Powered by Bose
4.6EXCELLENT

Lexie B3 has a value score of 4.5/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

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Handling

B3 Powered by Bose
4.8EXCELLENT

I did not run into any issues while using B3 or the Lexie mobile app. First-time users may need some practice to get accustomed to inserting the receiver-in-ear style properly.

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Pro Support

B3 Powered by Bose
3.0ABOVE AVERAGE

B3 are over-the-counter hearing aids and are designed to be fit without a hearing care provider. However, Lexie offers remote care which includes both technical and hearing support from their team of Lexie Experts for the lifetime of your hearing aid.

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Lab Recordings

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Streaming Music
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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

Compatible accessories for each hearing aid

B3 Powered by Bose
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Battery Charger

B3 Charger

The Lexie B3 comes with a rechargeable storage case that charges via USB-C and provides about three extra full charges, for up to 5 days of total runtime. The hearing aids take about 3 hours to recharge and can run up to 32 hours per charge without streaming. Magnetic seating and status lights help confirm the aids are placed correctly and charging.

Premium Charger

Charges device when connected to power outlet, and also holds up to three full charges due to its onboard battery.

Standard Charger

Charges device when connected to power outlet.

Remote Control
None

Unite Remote Control 2

Gives you push-button control of volume and program settings on your hearing aids and lets you manage streaming accessories.

Unite Phone Clip++2

Small enough to clip onto your shirt collar, it streams phone calls and audio to your hearing aids from any Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone or smartphone.

Remote Microphone
None

Micro Mic

A matchbook-sized remote wireless microphone that lets you hear from a distance up to 80 feet away.

Multi Mic++3

The Multi-Mic+ is a versatile wireless accessory designed to help hearing aid users hear more clearly in challenging situations. It can be clipped onto clothing or worn on a lanyard to pick up a speaker’s voice and stream it directly to compatible hearing aids, or it can be placed on a table to capture group conversations in “table mode.” In addition to acting as a remote microphone, the Multi-Mic+ connects to other audio sources through a built-in telecoil, FM receiver (optional), or a standard 3.5 mm line-in cable, allowing users to stream sound from loop systems, FM transmitters, computers, TVs, or other devices. With a streaming range of up to 25 meters (82 feet), automatic mode switching, volume controls, and app integration, it provides flexible, high-quality sound input across a wide variety of listening environments

Smartphone App
None

ReSound Smart 3D app+2

Adjusts sound, volume and balance settings, tinnitus settings, and allows your provider to make remote adjustments to your hearing aid programs.

TV Streamer
None

Unite TV Streamer 2

Streams stereo sound from the television directly to your hearing aids from up to 22 feet away.

ReSound TV Streamer+

The ReSound TV-Streamer+, which supports Bluetooth Auracast, streams high-quality sound with speech clarity directly to your hearing aids at the volume you prefer.

Hardware

B3 Powered by Bose
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Battery Life
No
Up to 30 hours without streaming; 24 hours typical, including several hours of streaming. Runtime varies with use, hearing loss, battery age and environment.
Bluetooth® Audio
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
Hands-Free Calling
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
IP Rating
IP68
IP68
Mic + Speaker In Ear
No
Yes
Push Button
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
  • Power on/off
  • Streaming start/stop
  • Call accept/reject
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
No
  • Accept/end calls

Software Features

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Adjustment Bands
No
17
Adjustment Synchronization
No
Yes
AI Noise Removal
No
Intelligent All-AroundAlso covers Directionality, Environmental AdaptationIntelligent FocusIntelligent Noise Tracker3 settings
Directionality
Automatic Sound Focus
Adjustable directional mixAutoscope Adaptive Directionality™Binaural beamformingIntelligent All-AroundAlso covers AI Noise Removal, Environmental AdaptationSynchronized SoftSwitching™
Environmental Adaptation
No
360 All AroundAcoustIQEnvironmental Optimizer IIIntelligent All-AroundAlso covers AI Noise Removal, Directionality
Expansion
No
3 settings
Feedback Suppression
Yes
DFS Ultra III: With Music Mode
Frequency Lowering
No
Sound Shaper
Listening Programs
4
Fully flexible programs: 4
New User Adaptation
No
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
Noise Reduction
Yes
NoiseTracker™ II: 5 settings
Processing Channels
No
17
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on audio preference selections
No
Spatial Awareness
No
Spatial Sense™: Standard receivers on RIE models
Streaming Bass Boost
No
3 settings
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
No
Impulse Noise Reduction: 3 settings
Tinnitus Relief
No
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Wind Noise Reduction
No
Wind Guard: 3 settings