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Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs. hear.com Horizon Go IX

Check out our comparison of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs hear.com Horizon Go IX. 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 hear.com Horizon Go IX is a receiver-in-canal (RIC) rechargeable hearing aid featuring advanced speech-in-noise technology and Bluetooth streaming for hands-free calling with compatible iOS and Android devices. It offers unique features such as Speech Focus, Panorama Effect, and customizable My Modes via the Horizon smartphone app, enhancing speech clarity and providing a personalized auditory experience in various environments.

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Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
RITE
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
Open Ear
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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)
  • Android (ASHA)
Gyroscope
Yes
Gyroscope
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
IP Rating (Liquid)
4
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.3
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)
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Direction Selection
Direction Selection
  • 5/5
Directionality
Conversation Boost
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Panorama Effect
Spatial SpeechFocus
Speech Focus
Ear Simulation
Ear Simulation
TruEar 360
Echo Reduction
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Adaptation
Conversation Dynamics Analyzer
Conversation Source Analyzer: 5/5
RealTime Conversation Enhancement: 5/5
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Listening Programs
Listening Programs
6
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Own Voice Comfort
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Processing Channels
Processing Channels
48
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
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
Adaptive Transparency
Headphone Accommodations
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Augmented Focus™
Conversation Booster: 5/5
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural

Accessories

Battery Charger
Battery Charger
  • Pure Charger
  • Pure Dry&Clean Charger
  • Pure Portable Charger
  • Multi-Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
Bluetooth Streamer
  • StreamLine Mic
CROS System
CROS System
  • CROS Pure Charge&Go T AX
Hearing Aid Dryer
Hearing Aid Dryer
  • Pure Dry&Clean Charger
Power Pack
Power Pack
  • Pure Portable Charger
Remote Adjustments
Remote Adjustments
  • Signia App
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • Signia App
  • miniPocket
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone
  • StreamLine Mic
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • Signia App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • StreamLine Mic
TV Streamer
TV Streamer
  • StreamLine TV