ReSound Sensia vs. Rexton Reach

Check out our comparison of the ReSound Sensia vs Rexton Reach. 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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Product Overview

Sensia
Reach
Form Factor
Expert Rating
N/A
Score
4.6
User Rating
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3.34 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
MildModerateSevere
MildModerateSevere
Product Features
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidTelecoilIP68

Expert Ratings

Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.

Sensia
Reach

HearingTracker Score

Sensia

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Reach
4.6EXCELLENT

I found the original Rexton Reach R-Li T comfortable, with clear speech and easy app controls. Long battery life adds to its appeal, although streamed music lacked bass. Costco now lists the newer Reach R Plus; this review and its lab results cover the original model.

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HearAdvisor SoundScore

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Reach
4.6EXCELLENT

Rexton Reach R-Li T80 at Costco achieved a SoundScore of 4.6/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #12 of 39 Prescription Hearing Aid devices tested. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 4.19/5.

Build Quality

Sensia

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Reach
4.9EXCELLENT

Rexton Reach T80 have an impressive build quality, featuring a top-of-the-line IP68 ingress rating. They also come with a robust portable charging case.

Battery

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Reach
4.4ABOVE AVERAGE

Reach offer an impressive 39 hours of use per charge, which is plenty to get you through the day. Recharging takes 3 to 4 hours, which is longer than some other models, but this isn't a significant drawback given their exceptional battery life.

Bluetooth

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Reach
5.0EXCELLENT

Rexton Reach are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for audio streaming and hands-free calling.

App Features

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Reach
5.0EXCELLENT

The Rexton app stands out with its user-friendly interface and modern, appealing design. It includes practical features like the ability to control the focus of your hearing aids and a mask mode to enhance speech clarity.

Comfort

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Reach
5.0EXCELLENT

I found Rexton Reach R-Li T80 to be very comfortable thanks to their ergonomic shape and earwire design. Your hearing care provider should ensure they are fitted for optimal comfort and hearing benefit.

Design

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Reach
4.8EXCELLENT

Rexton Reach features a modern, sleek design and are available in a variety of colors, from discreet to bold.

Value

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Reach
4.3ABOVE AVERAGE

Rexton Reach R-Li T80 at Costco has a value score of 4.3/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

Handling

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Reach
4.5EXCELLENT

I did not run into any issues while using these hearing aids. They are very easy to use once set up by your hearing care provider. First-time users may need some practice to get accustomed to inserting the receiver-in-ear style properly.

Pro Support

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Reach
5.0EXCELLENT

You should receive quality hearing care and support from your provider. The Rexton App should also enhance your experience.

Lab Recordings

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Reach
Busy Cafe
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Reach
Quiet Office
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Reach
Streaming Music
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Sensia

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Reach

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

Sensia
Reach
Battery Charger

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.

Travel Charger+1

This is a compact, portable charger designed for Rexton Reach R-Li T, Bicore C R-Li, and C R-Li T hearing aids. It fits in your pocket and holds enough power for three full charges, so you don’t need to find an outlet while you're out. It fully charges the hearing aids in four hours, but if you're in a hurry, a 30-minute charge gives you five hours of use. It also makes inserting and removing the hearing aids easy and automatically turns them on and off when placed in or taken out of the charger. It uses a USB-C power adapter.

Charging+ Station+1

This charger is designed for Rexton Reach R-Li T, Bicore C R-Li, and C R-Li T hearing aids, offering more than just power. While it fully charges the hearing aids in four hours (or gives five hours of use with a 30-minute charge), it also includes a built-in drying cycle and UV sanitization to keep them clean and moisture-free. It makes inserting and removing the hearing aids easy and automatically turns them on and off when placed in or taken out.

Remote Control

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.

None
Remote Microphone

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

None
Smartphone App

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.

App

The Rexton app is basically a remote control for your hearing aids that runs on your phone. It lets you tweak volume, change listening settings, and even fine-tune sound balance. You can also get real-time help from either your audiologist or an AI assistant called Rexton Assist. If your hearing aids support it, you can adjust directional hearing to focus on specific sounds, stream audio from accessories like a TV transmitter, and even get remote adjustments via TeleCare. The app works with both iPhone and Android, and setup involves a simple Bluetooth pairing process.

Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
None

Smart Mic

This compact remote microphone is compatible with Rexton Reach, Bicore, Rugged, and M-Core Li hearing aids, offering hands-free phone calls and live conversation streaming directly to your hearing aids. It doubles as a remote control for adjusting settings and can function as a conference microphone for clearer group discussions. It also streams audio from Bluetooth-enabled devices, allowing you to listen to music in stereo quality.

TV Streamer

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.

Smart Transmitter 2.4+1

This TV and stereo streaming device works with Rexton Reach, Bicore, Rugged, and M-Core Li hearing aids, sending audio directly to your hearing aids without needing extra accessories. It lets you listen at your preferred volume while others adjust the TV to their own liking. Pairing is simple, no separate remote is required, and multiple Rexton hearing aid users can connect at the same time.

Hardware

Sensia
Reach
Battery Life
Up to 30 hours without streaming; 24 hours typical, including several hours of streaming. Runtime varies with use, hearing loss, battery age and environment.
No
Bluetooth® Audio
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Gyroscope
No
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating
IP68
IP68
Mic + Speaker In Ear
Yes
No
Push Button
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
No
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
  • Accept/end calls
No
Telecoil
No
Yes
Volume Rocker
No
Yes

Software Features

Sensia
Reach
Adjustment Bands
17
20
Adjustment Synchronization
Yes
No
AI Noise Removal
Intelligent All-AroundAlso covers Directionality, Environmental AdaptationIntelligent FocusIntelligent Noise Tracker3 settings
No
Directionality
Adjustable directional mixAutoscope Adaptive Directionality™Binaural beamformingIntelligent All-AroundAlso covers AI Noise Removal, Environmental AdaptationSynchronized SoftSwitching™
Advanced DirectionalityAutomatic AdaptiveMulti-Voice FocusSpeech Preservation Technology
Echo Reduction
No
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
360 All AroundAcoustIQEnvironmental Optimizer IIIntelligent All-AroundAlso covers AI Noise Removal, Directionality
SoundPro 3.0
Expansion
3 settings
No
Extended bandwidth
No
Yes
Feedback Suppression
DFS Ultra III: With Music Mode
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Sound Shaper
No
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
6
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
Smart Automatic Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: 5 settings
Yes
Own Voice Comfort
No
My Voice 2.0
Processing Channels
17
48
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sense™: Standard receivers on RIE models
No
Streaming Bass Boost
3 settings
No
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Impulse Noise Reduction: 3 settings
No
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Sound therapy and notch
Unique Amplification Strategy
No
Motion SensorVoice Stabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: 3 settings
Yes