Rexton Reach vs. Signia Pure Charge&Go MaX
Check out our comparison of the Rexton Reach vs Signia Pure Charge&Go MaX. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Product Overview
Expert Ratings
Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.
HearingTracker Score
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.
Read full reviewSignia MaX hearing aids are comfortable and easy to handle. Lab speech results improved with tuning; the sturdy portable charger is on the larger side.
Read full reviewHearAdvisor SoundScore
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.
Signia Pure Charge&Go MaX achieved a SoundScore of 4.3/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 4.19/5.
Build Quality
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.
Pure MaX have an impressive build quality, featuring a top-of-the-line IP68 ingress rating. I also found their portable charging case robust, though on the larger size.
Battery
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.
Pure Max hearing aids have a reported battery life of around 30 hours per charge. While less than Signia's previous Pure C&G device, it is still plenty to get you through the day. Recharging takes 3 to 4 hours which can be done overnight while you sleep.
Bluetooth
Rexton Reach are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for audio streaming and hands-free calling.
MaX are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for audio streaming and hands-free calling.
App Features
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.
Signia's 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. Additionally, the app offers wellness features, utilizing hearing aid motion sensors for activity tracking.
Comfort
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.
I found MaX very comfortable due to their shape and earwire design. Your hearing care provider should ensure they are fitted for optimal comfort and hearing benefit before you leave the office.
Design
Rexton Reach features a modern, sleek design and are available in a variety of colors, from discreet to bold.
MaX features a modern, sleek design and is available in a variety of colors, from discreet to bold. This latest generation has a rougher matt finish, which is nice.
Value
Rexton Reach R-Li T80 at Costco has a value score of 4.3/5 based on lab performance and public display price.
Signia Pure Charge&Go MaX has a value score of 4.7/5 based on lab performance and public display price.
Handling
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.
I did not run into any issues while using MaX hearing aids. They are very easy to use once setup 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
You should receive quality hearing care and support from your provider. The Rexton App should also enhance your experience.
You should receive quality hearing care and support from your provider. The Signia App should enhance your experience with AI assistance and user-friendly virtual appointments, given your provider offers telehealth services.
Lab Recordings
Listen to direct output recordings from our acoustic test lab.
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
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.
Pure Charger
This small desktop charger addresses basic needs when it comes to providing power to the hearing aids. 2 LEDs indicate the charging status (one per hearing aid). The Pure Charger can be plugged into the mains via USB to a power adapter.
Pure Portable Charger+1
This charger offers comfort and charging on the go. Its power bank allows for 3 full charges of a pair of hearing aids. A lid protects the hearing aids and prevents dust accumulating in the charger. 2 LEDs indicate the charging status (one per hearing aid) and one for the integrated power bank. All of the chargers are available with the power plug.
Pure Dry&Clean Charger+1
The Pure Dry&Clean Charger not only charges the hearing aids but also offers UVC cleaning and drying technology to keep the hearing aids in peak condition. The UVC cleaning starts automatically when the hearing aids are placed inside and is completed in just 15 minutes. 3 LEDs per hearing aid indicate their charging status and an additional LED indicates the cleaning status. The Pure Dry&Clean Charger also has a lid to ensure optimal cleaning and storage of the hearing aids.
Multi-Charger
Stationary Signia charger compatible with multiple hearing aids.
miniPocket
Enables push-button remote control of hearing aid functions.
Signia One App+2
Smartphone app for Signia MaX hearing aid controls, audio-streaming settings, Signia Assistant, and TeleCare.
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.
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.
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.
StreamLine TV
Streams television sound to hearing aids over a distance of up to 30 feet (10 meters).
TV Sound+1
The Signia TV Sound is a high-quality stereo audio streaming device designed to deliver clear TV audio directly to Bluetooth-enabled Signia hearing aids. It connects to a TV via an analog or optical cable and requires a USB power source. Pairing is simple—users turn on the device, restart their hearing aids, and place them within 20 cm to establish a connection. Once paired, audio streaming can be controlled via the Signia app, allowing users to start, pause, and adjust the volume effortlessly. This device enhances the TV listening experience for Signia hearing aid users by providing direct, latency-free sound transmission.
Hardware
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Auracast™ Ready
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Change program
- Accept/end calls