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Lexie Hearing, part of LXE Hearing, has announced its earbud-style over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid called the Lexie H1 Hearing Buds. The new H1 Hearing Buds share what appears to be almost identical form and features with the Link by Eargo (including borrowing the Eargo logo, as shown below), another LXE product—but at less than half the price ($299 vs. $799).
The H1 delivers both clear speech amplification and premium Bluetooth streaming in a lightweight package. Priced at $299, the Lexie H1 joins a growing category of hybrid devices that provide both hearing support and high-quality Bluetooth streaming for everyday listening.
The H1 marks the second product announcement from LXE Hearing—the new parent company formed through the merger of Lexie Hearing, Eargo, and hearX—and reflects the group’s strategy to bring clinically informed hearing technology to a broader audience at an affordable price point. In May, LXE launched the Eargo 8 OTC completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aid.
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With the H1, Lexie’s goal is to blur the line between medical hearing assistance and lifestyle audio products. “Today's consumers expect technology that gives them flexibility and choice,” said interim LXE Hearing CEO Adam Karp in a press statement. “We’ve delivered that with the Lexie hearing buds, a powerful, multi-purpose device that’s designed for the way people live today. This is hearing support that empowers you to hear clearly in conversations, then easily switch to streaming your favorite music or podcasts—so you're always tuned into the sounds that enrich your life.”
Fitting in well with Lexie’s previous products, the H1 draws on years of clinical research and input from audiologists. The earbuds are targeted toward adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss, offering a discreet form factor that looks and feels more like mainstream earbuds than traditional hearing aids. However, unlike previous Lexie products, these are the first in-ear—in contrast to behind the ear (BTE)— style hearing aids the company has offered.
Although HearAdvisor has not tested the H1, Link by Eargo received a "B" SoundGrade and currently sits in the top one-third of OTC hearing aids tested by the independent lab.
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The H1 Hearing Buds offer an exceptional suite of features for people looking for a versatile, Bluetooth OTC hearing aid, including:
The Lexie H1 Hearing Buds are available for just $299 and come with everything a person needs to get started: the hearing buds, a portable charging case, and access to the free award-winning Lexie app.
For more information, please visit the Lexie website.
Karl Strom ist der Chefredakteur von HearingTracker. Er war Gründungsredakteur von The Hearing Review und berichtet seit über 30 Jahren über die Hörhilfenindustrie.
