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Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs. Earlens Hearing System

Check out our comparison of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Earlens Hearing System. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

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Summary

Product Description

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are wireless earbuds that offer hearing aid functionality. They are suitable for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss and come with features such as Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Transparency, and Conversation Boost, all aimed to improve hearing in various environments.

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Product Description

The Earlens Hearing System is a rechargeable hearing aid that uses direct mechanical vibrations to amplify sound, featuring a custom-fitted tympanic lens, ear tip, and behind-the-ear sound processor. Priced between $8,000 and $10,000, it offers superior sound quality and reduced feedback, but requires a detailed fitting process and regular maintenance.

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Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
BTE
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Audio Files

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Quiet Office
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Quiet Office
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Streaming Music
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HearingTracker partners with HearAdvisor to provide recordings and performance data from an acoustic laboratory that follows standard scientific procedures. All hearing aids are fitted and performance-tested for mild sloping to moderate hearing loss. All audio samples cutoff above 10kHz.

Hardware

Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • LC3
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
Gyroscope
Yes
Gyroscope
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
IP Rating (Liquid)
4
IP Rating (Liquid)
Made For iPhone
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
12.0
Push Button
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Power on/off
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Play/Pause
  • Audio passthrough on/off
  • Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
  • Siri
Voice Assistant
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes

Software

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Active occlusion cancellation (AOC)
Yes
Active occlusion cancellation (AOC)
Directionality
Conversation Boost
Directionality
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Listening Programs
Listening Programs
Listening Programs: 4
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction
Yes
Processing Channels
Processing Channels
Processing channels: 20
Resonance Normalization
Adaptive EQ
Resonance Normalization
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on hearing test through device
  • Tuned based on audio preference selections
  • Tuned by user directly
Self-fitting
Spatial Audio
Yes
Spatial Audio
Unique Amplification Strategy
Adaptive Transparency
Headphone Accommodations
Unique Amplification Strategy

Accessories

Battery Charger
Battery Charger
  • Charger
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • Control App
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • Control App