Apple
AirPods Pro 2 with Hearing Aid Feature
FDA-cleared OTC hearing aid software
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5-Year Total Cost of Ownership Calculator
The sticker price is the easy part. The real question is: what will this cost you over 5 years, with subscriptions, replacement domes, wax filters, and RIC receivers factored in?
Pick up to 4 products. Mix OTC self-fit, Costco prescription, and subscription-tier products (like Audicus Premier) to see how they actually compare over 3, 5, or 7 years.
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Selected: 3 of 4 max. Mix OTC, Costco, and subscription pathways for a realistic 5-year picture.
5-year total cost of ownership
Lower is better. Includes device + subscriptions + dome replacement (every 2 months) + wax filters (monthly) + RIC receiver replacement (every 3 years).
| Product | Device | Subscription | Domes | Wax filters | Receivers | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lexie B2 Plus Powered by Bose Variant of parent K-number | $899 | — | $240 | $300 | $120 | $1,559 |
Sennheiser All-Day Clear ADC1 FDA-cleared OTC self-fit | $949 | — | $240 | $300 | $120 | $1,609 |
Jabra Enhance Pro 30 (Costco) Traditional prescription hearing aid | $1,699 | — | $240 | $300 | $120 | $2,359 |
Lexie B2 Plus Powered by Bose
$1,559
total over 5 years
$312 / year
$26 / month amortized
Sennheiser All-Day Clear ADC1
$1,609
total over 5 years
$322 / year
$27 / month amortized
Jabra Enhance Pro 30 (Costco)
$2,359
total over 5 years
$472 / year
$39 / month amortized
Supply cost methodology: dome replacement every 2 months ($8/pair default unless brand-specific data shown), wax filters monthly ($5/month default), RIC receiver replacement every 3 years ($120 default). Earbud-style and glasses products skip dome and wax-filter math. Pricing verified at the time noted on each product's data entry — see by-brand pages for last-verified date.
Lowest 5-year cost, our picks
If you'd rather not model it yourself: these three keep total cost of ownership low — no subscription traps, washable or cheap consumables, and FDA-cleared pathways.
Best entry point
At $199 with FDA-cleared hearing aid software (DEN230081), the AirPods Pro 2 turn an iPhone you may already own into a legitimate mild-to-moderate hearing aid. Lowest-risk way to start.
Best dedicated OTC value
Lexie
B2 Plus Powered by Bose
Variant of parent K-number
Bose-tuned, rechargeable, self-fitting via the Lexie app, with a 45-day trial. $899 — a fraction of the audiologist price for the same mild-to-moderate range.
Best premium OTC
Sennheiser
All-Day Clear ADC1
FDA-cleared OTC self-fit
Built by Sonova (the company behind Phonak), the All-Day Clear is a true QUH self-fit hearing aid with Bluetooth streaming and a 2-year warranty — around $949 street.
Picks are based on FDA regulatory pathway, price, and severity fit from our verified product database — not on which brand pays the most. We may earn a commission if you buy through these links.