Rexton Reach vs. Starkey Omega AI

Check out our comparison of the Rexton Reach vs Starkey Omega AI. 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
Rexton Reach R-LI T 80
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4.5
Starkey Omega AI mRIC R 24
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Product Overview

Reach
Omega AI
Form Factor
Expert Rating
Score
4.6
Score
4.5
User Rating
3.34 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
MildModerateSevere
MildModerateSevere
Product Features
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidTelecoilIP68
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68+

Expert Ratings

Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.

Reach
Omega AI

HearingTracker Score

Reach
4.6EXCELLENT

Given its premium features, outstanding battery life, and strong Bluetooth connectivity, it delivers excellent value for the money.

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Omega AI
4.5EXCELLENT

Starkey Omega AI is a top-tier prescription hearing aid with excellent speech-in-noise performance, a best-in-class app and wellness features, and standout durability and battery life—though its high price and feature-heavy setup won’t suit everyone.

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HearAdvisor SoundScore

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.

Omega AI
4.5EXCELLENT

Starkey Omega AI achieved a SoundScore of 4.5/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #13 of 39 Prescription Hearing Aid devices tested. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 4.19/5.

Build Quality

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.

Omega AI
5.0EXCELLENT

Starkey has improved the overall build quality with Omega, as evidenced by the enhanced IP68 ingress rating. The new portable charging case also feels well built.

Battery

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.

Omega AI
4.6EXCELLENT

Omega AI offers an impressive 51 hour battery life per charge, just like the previous Edge AI model., with a quick 3.5 recharge time.

Bluetooth

Reach
5.0EXCELLENT

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

Omega AI
5.0EXCELLENT

Omega AI hearing aids are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for audio streaming and hands-free calling.

App Features

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.

Omega AI
5.0EXCELLENT

The new My Starkey app features an updated look and adds additional useful features for sound customization, health tracking, balance, and more.

Comfort

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.

Omega AI
5.0EXCELLENT

Omega AI RIC are capable of excellent comfort which can be personalized by your hearing care provider.

Design

Reach
4.8EXCELLENT

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

Omega AI
5.0EXCELLENT

Omega hearing aids are nearly identical to Starkeys previous Edge AI model. They are sleek, available in various colors, and can be adjusted to meet your needs.

Value

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.

Omega AI
3.4BELOW AVERAGE

Starkey Omega AI has a value score of 3.4/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

Handling

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.

Omega AI
4.8EXCELLENT

Omega AI and the associated app are very easy to use, though the receiver-in-ear style may require some initial practice.

Pro Support

Reach
5.0EXCELLENT

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

Omega AI
5.0EXCELLENT

You should receive quality hearing care and support from your provider. Starkey also offers technical support and provides a Telehear remote services app, connecting your with your provider for remote care.

Lab Recordings

Listen to direct output recordings from our acoustic test lab.

Reach
Omega AI
Busy Cafe
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Reach
Omega AI
Quiet Office
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Reach
Omega AI
Streaming Music
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Reach
Omega AI

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

Reach
Omega AI
Battery Charger

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.

StarLink Charger 2.0

The StarLink Charger 2.0 is designed to charge non-custom lithium-ion rechargeable hearing aids, such as RIC RT and mRIC R styles. It requires an external power source, such as a wall outlet, for operation as it lacks an on-board battery. With turbo charging, users can get approximately 3 hours of use time from just 10 minutes of charging when the hearing aids' battery is low. Hearing aids are fully charged in 3.5 hours, and LED indicators show the charging status.

StarLink Premium Charger 2.0+1

The StarLink Premium Charger 2.0 offers the same charging capability for non-custom hearing aids like RIC RT and mRIC R but includes an on-board battery. This feature allows charging without being plugged into an external power source. The Premium charger can fully charge hearing aids up to three times on a single charge and offers turbo charging for quick boosts. It fully charges hearing aids in 3.5 hours, and LED indicators provide information about both the hearing aids' and the charger's battery status.

StarLink Charger 2.0 (mRIC R)

StarLink Premium Charger 2.0 (mRIC R)

Remote Control
None

StarLink Remote Control 2.0

The Starkey StarLink Remote Control 2.0 is designed to control compatible 2.4 GHz hearing aids. Users can adjust volume, switch programs, and activate features like Edge Mode or Comfort Boost.

Smartphone App

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.

My Starkey

Designed with the input of hearing aid wearers, My Starkey pairs with select Starkey hearing aids to help you enjoy greater listening moments, improved well-being, and easier everyday living — all from the palm of your hand.

Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free

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.

None
TV Streamer

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.

StarLink Edge TV Streamer

Future-proof and Auracast ready, our Edge TV Streamer is 60% smaller than previous Starkey streamers and uses Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio protocol to stream audio straight from a TV to paired Edge AI hearing aids.

Hardware

Reach
Omega AI
Accelerometer
No
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
Gyroscope
Yes
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating
IP68
IP68+
Push Button
No
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
  • Power on/off
  • Accessory volume
  • Tinnitus volume
  • Edge Mode+
  • Manual Alert
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
No
  • Play/Pause
  • Voice assistant
  • Edge Mode+
Telecoil
Yes
No
Volume Rocker
Yes
Yes

Software Features

Reach
Omega AI
Adjustment Bands
20
24
Adjustment Synchronization
No
Ear-to-Ear Technology
AI Noise Removal
No
  • Personalization
  • User Control
  • App Control
Automatic Phone Program
No
Autocoil and Autophone
Directionality
Advanced DirectionalityAutomatic AdaptiveMulti-Voice FocusSpeech Preservation Technology
Directional ProcessingAdaptiveDynamicDirectionalDNN 360 Directionality
Echo Reduction
Yes
No
Environmental Adaptation
SoundPro 3.0
Sound Manager
Expansion
No
4 levels
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Yes
Fall Detection
No
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
No
Yes
Listening Programs
6
4
Machine Learning
No
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
No
E2E Machine Noise Adaptation: Up to 22 dB
New User Adaptation
Smart Automatic Acclimatization
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Up to 22 dBSpeech in Loud Noise ReductionSpeech in Noise ReductionUp to 22 dB
Own Voice Comfort
My Voice 2.0
No
Phone in Stereo
No
E2E Phone Streaming
Power On Delay
No
Yes
Processing Channels
48
64
Spatial Noise Cancellation
No
DNN 360 Spatial Awareness
Streaming Bass Boost
No
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
No
Transient Noise Reduction: Up to 15 dB
Tinnitus Relief
Sound therapy and notch
Multiflex Tinnitus Pro
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion SensorVoice Stabilizer
  • Consonant Enhancement
  • Voice AI
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Wind Reduction: Up to 35 dB