Lexie B2 Plus Powered by Bose (Rechargeable) review 2027
Bose-designed OTC aids under $1,000 with free remote coaching, a 45-day trial and a genuinely simple app
Is the Lexie B2 Plus Powered by Bose Worth It?
Best OTC hearing aids under $1,000. The Lexie B2 Plus is the OTC aid for someone who wants help setting it up and does not want to spend $2,000. Battery and Android streaming are the compromises.
Lexie B2 Plus Powered by Bose Pros & Cons
- Under $1,000 with 45-day returns
- Lexie Experts coaching by phone and chat, free
- Bose app adjustments are the simplest here
- Sold at Walgreens, Best Buy and Amazon
- 18-hour battery is shortest of the rechargeables
- Android streaming not supported
- Speech-in-noise gain trails Jabra and Sony
What problem does the Lexie B2 Plus solve for first-time OTC buyers?
The Lexie B2 Plus is the OTC aid for someone who wants help setting it up and does not want to spend $2,000. That is the whole pitch: a Bose-designed receiver-in-canal pair at $999, with free Lexie Experts coaching by phone and chat, a 45-day trial and an app that is the simplest in this test group. It is sold at Walgreens, Best Buy and Amazon, so a first-time buyer can pick it up where they already shop. Battery and Android streaming are the compromises.
How did it score 8.1 across the five criteria?
Speech in noise carried the most weight, 30 points, and the B2 Plus took 23. That came from QuickSIN signal-to-noise loss with the aids on, in our recorded café at 65 dB, versus unaided. Sound quality and fit is worth 20 points and it earned 16, judged on own-voice naturalness, feedback, music and comfort over two weeks. Features scored 12 of 15, covering Bluetooth streaming and calls, rechargeable battery life, app controls, the self-fitting hearing test and tinnitus support. Support and trial scored 13 of 15, measured on trial length, return cost, remote adjustments, audiologist access, warranty and loss coverage. Value scored 17 of 20, based on price per pair including any required service plan.
Where does the Lexie B2 Plus stand out?
Price is the first strength: $999 per pair, under $1,000 with 45-day returns. Support is the second. Lexie Experts coaching by phone and chat is free, which matters if you have never worn an aid. The Bose app adjustments are the simplest here, and the pair is sold at Walgreens, Best Buy and Amazon. Our measured speech-in-noise gain was 3.4 dB.
What is the Lexie B2 Plus made of, and how is it fitted?
It is a receiver-in-canal OTC aid for mild to moderate hearing loss, rechargeable, with an 18 h battery. Bluetooth streaming covers calls on iPhone and audio streaming iPhone only. The trial runs 45 days and the warranty is 1 year. Fitting is self-fit with the Bose app, backed by free Lexie Experts by phone.
How does it compare with the other aids we tested?
The Jabra Enhance Select 500 scores 8.7 at $1,995, with a 30 h battery, Bluetooth streaming on iPhone and Android, a 100-day trial, a 3-year warranty with loss and damage, and remote audiologist adjustments for 3 years. The Eargo 7 scores 7 at $2,699, completely-in-canal, 16 h, no Bluetooth streaming, 45-day trial, 2-year warranty with loss, and lifetime remote support. The Audien Atom Pro 2 scores 5.7 at $289, in-the-ear, 24 h, no Bluetooth streaming, 45-day trial, 1-year warranty and preset programs with no personalisation.
| Lexie B2 Plus Powered by Bose | Jabra Enhance Select 500 | Eargo 7 | Audien Atom Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1 | 8.7 | 7.0 | 5.7 |
| Style | Receiver-in-canal | Receiver-in-canal | Completely-in-canal | In-the-ear |
| OTC or prescription | OTC | OTC (self-fit with audiologist support) | OTC | OTC |
| Hearing loss | Mild to moderate | Mild to moderately severe | Mild to moderate | Mild |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 18 h | 30 h | 16 h | 24 h |
| Bluetooth streaming | Calls on iPhone; audio streaming iPhone only | Yes (iPhone and Android) | No (app adjusts via the case) | No |
| Trial | 45 days | 100 days | 45 days | 45 days |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years + loss and damage | 2 years + loss | 1 year |
Where does the Lexie B2 Plus fall short?
Battery and Android streaming are the compromises. The 18-hour battery is the shortest of the rechargeables here, and Android streaming is not supported. Speech-in-noise gain trails Jabra and Sony.
Is $999 good value?
The price summary is $999 per pair, and value scored 17 of 20. The trial is 45 days, and Lexie Experts coaching by phone and chat is free.
Who should buy the Lexie B2 Plus?
First-time OTC buyers on a budget. If you want help setting the aids up, do not want to spend $2,000, and use an iPhone, this is the pair to start with.
Lexie B2 Plus Powered by Bose at a Glance
Rubric v1: Speech in noise 30 · Sound quality & fit 20 · Features 15 · Support & trial 15 · Value 20. Score = Σ ÷ 10, locked Sep 11, 2026. How we rank.
Where to buy — prices checked Sep 11, 2026
Lexie B2 Plus Powered by Bose specifications
Where it loses
Battery; Android streaming.
Still the right pick for
First-time OTC buyers on a budget.
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