Lexie
B3 Powered by Bose
$999 / pair
Last typical street price before discontinuation; remaining stock may sell below this.
The Lexie B3 Powered by Bose was a $999 over-the-counter hearing aid with universal Bluetooth streaming, hands-free calling, and a 32-hour battery — the strongest device Lexie ever made. It is now discontinued: parent company LXE Hearing began winding down its US operations in July 2026, with support and warranties guaranteed only through September 15, 2026. The companion app may stop working after that date.
By Lilly Seay · Updated July 2026
At a Glance
What we like
- Strongest Bluetooth and streaming setup Lexie ever shipped, on both iPhone and Android
- Class-leading 32-hour battery, with about five days of total runtime from the case
- Bose-derived self-fitting and strong speech clarity in independent lab testing
Worth knowing
- Support and warranties guaranteed only through September 15, 2026 — no repairs after that
- The Lexie app may stop working, taking the in-app hearing test and equalizer with it
- At $999, it topped the value tier even before the wind-down
- Fits mild to moderate loss only, with a single color option
A great fit if you…
already own a B3 that's working well for you, or find clearance stock at a steep discount and can truly accept no support, no repairs, and a possibly dead app after September 15, 2026 — a case that gets weaker every week
Look elsewhere if you…
want hearing aids backed by a working app, a valid warranty, and a company that will still answer the phone next year — and that's most people reading this
Standout Features
- Bluetooth 5.3 with universal music and media streaming on iOS and Android
- Hands-free calling over Bluetooth
- Automatic Sound Focus directional system on the onsemi Ezairo 8300 chip
- 32-hour battery charge plus 96 hours more from the case
- Self-fitting in-app hearing test with 3-band equalizer
- IP68 dust and water resistance on the aids
Full Specifications
| Last street price (per pair) | $999 |
|---|---|
| Style | RIC |
| Category | Over-the-counter (OTC) |
| Released | 2026 |
| Fits hearing loss | Mild to moderate |
| Rechargeable | Yes |
| Disposable battery option | No |
| Battery life | Up to 32 hours |
| Bluetooth streaming | Yes |
| Bluetooth LE Audio | — |
| Auracast ready | — |
| iPhone streaming | Yes |
| Android streaming | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes |
| Companion app | Lexie app |
| Water resistance | IP68 (aids); IP54 (charging case) |
| Telecoil | — |
| CROS option | No |
Our Take
The Lexie B3 Powered by Bose was the best hearing aid Lexie ever shipped. For $999 a pair, you got universal Bluetooth streaming on both iPhone and Android, hands-free calling, a new Automatic Sound Focus directional system, and a 32-hour battery that stretched to about five days with the charging case. Independent lab reviewers praised its Bose-derived self-fitting and speech clarity. For people with mild to moderate hearing loss who wanted real streaming without a clinic visit, it was one of the strongest over-the-counter options on the market.
The timing is what stings. The B3 reached the market in spring 2026, and by July — after barely two months on sale — parent company LXE Hearing began winding down its US operations. Support and warranties are guaranteed only through September 15, 2026, and the companion app may stop working after that. If you own a B3, get your aids fitted and adjusted the way you want them while the app still works, and file any warranty claim before the deadline. If you're shopping, clearance stock comes with no promise of repairs, support, or a working app.
If streaming for under $1,000 is what drew you to the B3, the Sennheiser All-Day Clear ($800 – $1,000) is the closest match on price from a brand that's still in business. If you'd rather have a store you can walk into, Costco carries the Philips HearLink 9050 and the Rexton Reach, both $1,500 – $1,600. And if you want more room to grow, the ReSound Savi ($1,300 – $3,000) is the step up through your hearing care professional. All of these cost more than a marked-down B3 — and all of them will still have support behind them next year.
Alternatives to Consider
Still-available models closest to this one by style and price. Tap any model for its full review.
| Model | Price / pair | Style | Rechargeable | LE Audio | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexie B3 Powered by Bose this model | $999 | RIC | Yes | — | 32 hrs |
| Sennheiser All-Day Clear | $800 – $1,000 | RIC | Yes | No | 24 hrs |
| ReSound Savi | $1,300 – $3,000 | RIC, ITC, CIC | Yes | Yes | 30 hrs |
| Philips HearLink 9050 (Costco) | $1,500 – $1,600 | RIC, BTE | Yes | Yes | 24 hrs |
| Rexton Reach (Costco) | $1,500 – $1,600 | RIC, CIC | Yes | Yes | 39 hrs |
| Sennheiser Sonite Rise (Costco) | $1,600 | RIC | Yes | No | 31 hrs |
| Jabra Enhance Select 700 | $1,695 – $1,995 | RIC | Yes | Yes | 24 hrs |
Sennheiser
All-Day Clear
$800 – $1,000 / pair
Top-rated OTC speech clarity with full iPhone and Android streaming under $1,000
ReSound
Savi
$1,300 – $3,000 / pair
Auracast and LE Audio streaming on a budget for quieter everyday listening
Philips
HearLink 9050 (Costco)
$1,500 – $1,600 / pair
Flagship-level sound processing at Costco prices for everyday listening
Prices are typical US per-pair street prices as of July 2026 and vary by clinic, technology level, and included services. Hearing Buddy is not affiliated with Lexie and doesn't sell hearing aids — this guide is independent research for the hard of hearing community. Always confirm fit and pricing with a licensed hearing care professional.
Lexie B3 Powered by Bose Questions
Yes. The Lexie B3 Powered by Bose is discontinued. Parent company LXE Hearing began winding down its US operations in July 2026, just months after the B3 launched. Customer support and warranty service are guaranteed only through September 15, 2026, and the Lexie companion app may stop working after that date. Remaining stock may still show up at retailers, sometimes below the last typical street price of $999.
LXE Hearing has guaranteed customer support and warranty coverage only through September 15, 2026. After that, there is no promise of repairs or replacements, and the Lexie app may stop working. Before the deadline, make sure your aids are fitted and adjusted the way you want them, since the in-app hearing test and equalizer may not be available later. File any warranty claims now rather than waiting.
The Sennheiser All-Day Clear ($800 – $1,000) is the closest replacement at a similar price. Costco sells the Philips HearLink 9050 and the Rexton Reach, both $1,500 – $1,600, if you want a store you can visit in person. For a wider range, the ReSound Savi runs $1,300 – $3,000. All four come from companies still standing behind their products — which, after Lexie's wind-down, matters as much as any feature.
Only if the discount is steep and you go in with eyes open. The hardware reviewed well, but support and warranties end September 15, 2026, and the app may stop working after that — which would lock you out of the hearing test and equalizer. If an aid fails past the deadline, there is no one to fix it. For most people, a slightly pricier aid with real support is the better buy.
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