Which is better for watching TV or taking calls?

The Lexie B2 Plus. It streams Bluetooth audio with AAC from Android and iPhone, so calls and TV audio go straight to the aids. The Sony CRE-C20 has no Bluetooth audio streaming.

Which is more discreet?

The Sony CRE-C20. It is a completely-in-canal aid measuring 12 mm by 18 mm by 5.4 mm, so it sits inside the ear. The Lexie B2 Plus sits behind the ear and is visible.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

The Sony CRE-C20, at 28 hours versus 18 hours for the Lexie B2 Plus. The Lexie charges faster, in 3 hours versus 4 hours for the Sony.

Is the Lexie worth the extra over the Sony?

It is actually cheaper: $1,099.00 new at EarCandy as of November 4, 2026, against $1,189.99 for a refurbished Sony. You also get Bluetooth streaming and a stated 30 dB gain range.

Do either need a prescription or a fitting appointment?

No. Both are over-the-counter, self-fitting aids for perceived mild to moderate hearing loss, set up through their phone apps.

Which handles high-pitched sounds better?

The Lexie B2 Plus on paper, with response up to 7000 Hz. The Sony CRE-C20 is rated from 20 Hz to 2000 Hz, which covers speech fundamentals but less of the high end.

Sony CRE-C20 Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aid vs Lexie B2 Plus Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids

The Lexie B2 Plus is the safer buy for most shoppers: it is a behind-the-ear aid with Bluetooth streaming, a 30 dB gain range and a clear new price of $1,099.00 at EarCandy as of November 4, 2026. The Sony CRE-C20 is the more discreet choice, sitting nearly invisible in the ear canal, but the only price our agent found was $1,189.99 for a refurbished pair. If you want a new device with streaming and a lower price, pick the Lexie. If hiding the aid matters more than streaming, the Sony is the one to hunt for.

Today the Lexie B2 Plus Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids costs $90.99 less at its best price.

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