What makes Rexton's hearing aids special? A quick review on Rexton hearing aids.
Koorosh Nejad- Jun 27, 2023
- 7 min read
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Rexton is a new kid on the hearing care block in the UK. Read through to learn if Rexton hearing aids are a good option for you.
Rexton hearing aids have been in the domain of hearing care since 1955, so they are not new in the market, just they are new to the United Kingdom. Rexton was bought by WSA Audiology which owns Widex and Signia hearing aids. The move to acquire Rexton was strategic and commercially driven. WSA Audiology rebrands Signia technology for the mid to low-end of the consumer market. That's why Rexton initially focused on the US low-end market as well as several developing nations such as South Africa, Turkey, South American markets and so on. In a new strategy, WSA is gradually introducing Rexton to the UK and other developed markets as a no-frill solution for budget-sensitive customers.
Rexton hearing aids are available in battery-powered as well as rechargeable versions. They are Bluetooth-enabled, built-in AI Assistant (artificial intelligence) that allows minor adjustments done by the user on the go, and with a portable power pack charger. Rexton Bi-Core series is slick, undoubtedly the smallest rechargeable RIC and besides Signia the only hearing aid that offers tinnitus notch therapy.
Here is the list of Q/A about Rexton's hearing aids:
What are the main features of Rexton hearing aids?
What styles are available for Rexton hearing aids?
Do Rexton hearing aids support tinnitus notch therapy?
Is Rexton's hearing aids robust?
What are the warranty and aftercare for Rexton hearing aids in the UK?
How is battery performance in Rexton Bi-Core rechargeable hearing aids?
Why Rexton hearing aids are cheaper than other premium hearing aids?
Is there a smartphone app for Rexton hearing aids?
What is the functionality of the Rexton hearing aids app?
How do Rexton's hearing aids help speech understanding in noisy places?
How does Rexton Assist AI help speech recognition in noisy environments?
Can Rexton's hearing aids be reprogrammed remotely?
Can Rexton's hearing aids be tuned to remove my voice?
How can I get how-to videos of my Rexton hearing aids?
What is the price range of Rexton hearing aids?
What are the different features of Rexton hearing aids with different technology levels?
What are the main features of Rexton hearing aids?
High-Resolution Soundpro - Using a combination of inputs including real-time motion data and sound directionality, High-Resolution Soundpro continuously adjusts the sound settings to provide the most reliable impression of your environment, automatically.
Motion Sensor - Features an integrated real-time motion sensor that detects your movements to even more accurately determine your hearing situation.
My Voice - Recognises your specific voice pattern and integrates it seamlessly into what you hear. This creates a natural-sounding reflection of your own voice that makes communicating easier.
Intelligent Feedback Preventer - Identifies feedback at a high speed. Lets wearers rely on and enjoy a whistle-free hearing experience.
Voice Ranger - Maintains the natural loudness of the target speaker compared to competing voices in the environment. Easier one-on-one listing in noisy situations.
Stereo iLock - Technology that allows for a very narrow directional listing beam focusing on the front. Improves the signal-to-noise ratio in difficult listening environments.
Wireless Streaming - Stream audio from smartphones, TVs or devices wirelessly to the hearing aids; directly or via the transmitter.
Dynamic Extender - Increases the dynamic range of sounds. Enhance the sound quality, especially important when listening to music.
Rechargeability - With their rechargeable hearing aids, Rexton spare the hassle of battery changing and also does good for the environment. The advanced lithium-ion technology can give you up to 61 hours of wear time on a single charge (depending on the hearing aid model).
What styles are available for Rexton hearing aids?
Rexton hearing aids are available in CIC (receiver in the canal), BTE and RIC styles. The nice thing about Rexton M-Core iX-CIC invisible hearing aids is that they are small, in the ear canal, and they support tinnitus notch therapy with patients with tonal tinnitus who are looking for a pair of invisible hearing aids with tinnitus notch therapy.
Do Rexton hearing aids support tinnitus notch therapy?
Yes, Rexton and |Signia hearing aids use the same algorithm to help alleviate tinnitus through tinnitus-notch therapy for tonal tinnitus. Please read more about tinnitus management and notch therapy on this page.
Are Rexton's hearing aids robust?
Rexton BiCore hearing aids are built using robust components and tested extensively to ensure they can withstand whatever life throws at them. They are durable enough to withstand everyday challenges and harsh environments.
Rexton BiCore R-Li and R-Li T have an ATEX certification which verifies that they are tested and approved to be intrinsically safe for use in potentially explosive environments.
They can be safely used in areas where there may be flammable substances in the air such as paint and chemical manufacturing, petrol stations and mills. Please read more about the durability of Rexton hearing aids here.
What are the warranty and aftercare for Rexton hearing aids in the UK?
HearingNow offers an exceptional 5 years warranty and aftercare on Rexton hearing aids. This would give a piece of mind on your investment in a new pair of Rexton hearing aids. Please read more about our hearing aids warranty and aftercare here.
How is battery performance in Rexton Bi-Core rechargeable hearing aids?
BiCore hearing aids have the lowest power consumption of any Rexton hearing aids and therefore have a 20% longer runtime.
With a full charge, wearers can expect 28 hours without streaming or 24 hours with 5 hours of streaming.
With a 30-minute fast charge, you can get a runtime of 6 hours without streaming, or 4 hours with 100% streaming.
Why Rexton hearing aids are cheaper than other premium hearing aids?
Rexton hearing aids are WSA Audiology (the parent company) positioning for the budget-sensitive consumer sector hence the price of Rexton hearing aids is about 40 per cent lower than their equivalent Signia line of products. The technology and the sound processing used in Rexton hearing aids if not exactly the same but are very very close to Signia hearing aids. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the price or technology level of Rexton hearing aids.
Is there a smartphone app for Rexton hearing aids?
Yes, here are links to download Rexton iOS and Rexton Android apps for Rexton hearing aids.
What is the functionality of the Rexton hearing aids app?
With the Rexton hearing aids app you can do the following:
Volume your hearing aids up and down
Volume your hearing aids up and down.t-of-hearing soundscapes..
Book and attend a remote reprogramming of your hearing aids
Book and attend a remote reprogramming of your hearing aids. hearing aids to improve speech understanding in noisy situations.
Choose the directionality of the microphone to suppress behind and side noise. This would improve hearing and understanding of speech in noisy areas.
How do Rexton's hearing aids help speech understanding in noisy places?
Rexton hearing aids do improve speech understanding in 3 ways:
Artificial intelligence (AI) assistant - Open the Rexton hearing aids app on your smartphone, and launch Rexton assistant. You will be answering a few questions and your Rexton hearing aids will tune your hearing aids automatically based on the millions of data in the Rexton/Signia database to improve the performance of your hearing speech in that specific noise environment.
Directionality - Go to the Direction tab (at the bottom right corner of the Rexton hearing aids app and choose the directionality of the microphone of your hearing aids. This way you can suppress the noise behind or on your sides.
Pre-set programs - Open the Rexton hearing aids app and choose a preset program set by your hearing care professional for hearing in a noisy environment.
How does Rexton Assist AI help speech recognition in noisy environments?
You can personalize your hearing aids’ performance when and where challenges are occurring without having to wait for an in-person or virtual appointment.
Struggling to hear in a noisy cafe? Simply open your Rexton app and launch Rexton Assist. By answering a few questions, Rexton Assist will automatically make adjustments to your hearing aid settings in real time!
Can Rexton's hearing aids be reprogrammed remotely?
Yes. Your hearing care professional with HearingNow will be able to reprogram and make fine and tune your Rexton hearing aids remotely through a telecare system.
Can Rexton hearing aids be tuned to remove my own voice?
Yes. In the fitting session your hearing aid professional is able to train Rexton hearing aids with your own voice so the hearing aids remove or at least reduce the occlusion effect (hearing your own voice) when using the hearing aids.
How can I get how-to videos of my Rexton hearing aids?
What is the price range of Rexton hearing aids?
Rexton hearing aids are premium hearing aids and they can be bought from HearingNow at a price range of £1,385 to £1,870 per pair. The price includes 5 years of UK warranty and aftercare. Please see Rexton's hearing aids on the HearingNow hearing aid store here.
What are the different features of Rexton hearing aids with different technology levels?
Please see a comparison of Rexton's hearing aid features in different technology levels.
Have a question about premium hearing aids? Talk to our audiologist over a Zoom meeting.
Update: June 2024
Rexton Reach is the latest technology platform built on the Rexton BiCore foundation. The Rexton Reach range of hearing aids was introduced to the market in Spring 2024. In June 2024 Rexton published a white paper that covered the research and empirical tests and analysis of Rexton Reach hearing aids on improving speech understanding through improving the SNR (signal to noise) and SIN (speech in noise) test scores. Please see the result of this white paper in this article. Why may Rexton Reach be your best bet?
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