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Lexie B2 Plus (Powered by Bose) vs Sony CRE-C20

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Lexie B2 Plus (Powered by Bose) is cheaper at $899. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Lexie B2 Plus (Powered by Bose) or Sony CRE-C20?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Lexie B2 Plus (Powered by Bose) is the cheaper at $899.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Lexie B2 Plus (Powered by Bose) Sony CRE-C20
US price $899 $999.99
BrandLexieSony
Released2024-01
Style type RIC CIC
Max gain (dB)
Bluetooth streaming iOS+Android none
Self fitting Yes Yes
Rechargeable Yes Yes
Battery life hrs 18 28
Water resistance IP IP57 IP68
Sound channels 48
Listening programs 4
Warranty years 1 1
Trial period days 45
Weight per aid grams

Sources — Lexie B2 Plus (Powered by Bose): lexiehearing.com (verified 2026-07-11). Sony CRE-C20: amazon.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Lexie B2 Plus (Powered by Bose) and Sony CRE-C20?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Style type: Lexie B2 Plus (Powered by Bose) RIC vs Sony CRE-C20 CIC
  • Bluetooth streaming: Lexie B2 Plus (Powered by Bose) iOS+Android vs Sony CRE-C20 none
  • Battery life hrs: Lexie B2 Plus (Powered by Bose) 18 vs Sony CRE-C20 28
  • Water resistance IP: Lexie B2 Plus (Powered by Bose) IP57 vs Sony CRE-C20 IP68

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

Lexie B2 Plus (Powered by Bose)

Only one whitelisted tester (Reviewed/USA Today) has a hands-on review of this exact model; PCMag, TechRadar and Good Housekeeping carry none. Reviewed calls it a top-quality, affordable OTC aid: comfortable enough for all-day wear, with prescription-comparable sound and app bass/treble control, but flags occasional feedback above volume 95 and a travel-risky charging case. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)

Praised: Comfortable for all-day wear when fitted with the correct dome; Sound quality comparable to prescription aids; app bass/treble and environment settings tame harsh background noise; Charging case adds a full extra charge and self-fitting app setup is easy.

Flagged: Occasional feedback squeaks at high world-volume settings (above 95); Charging case feels risky to carry for travel; no simple hard case included.

Sony CRE-C20

No sourced tester review yet.

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