Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs. Signia Active Pro IX
Check out our comparison of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Signia Active Pro IX. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
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.
Product Description
The Signia Active Pro IX offers the functionality of a high-performance hearing aid in a sleek, earbud-like design, making it ideal for those who value both modern aesthetics and advanced hearing enhancement. Lab tests showed strong performance in speech clarity and music streaming, though its instant-fit design has some limitations, such as reduced feedback handling and lack of custom-fit personalization.
Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
Instant-Fit Canal
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
4.0Below average
Build Quality
4.9Above average
Battery
3.0Below average
Battery
4.4Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
4.0Above average
App Features
5.0Above average
Comfort
4.0Below average
Comfort
4.5Above average
Design
5.0Above average
Design
5.0Above average
Value
4.7Above average
Value
3.7Above average
Handling
3.9Below average
Handling
4.8Above average
SoundScore
3.5Above average
SoundScore
4.6Above average
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
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.
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
Spatial SpeechFocus
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
Hardware
Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- LC3
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Gyroscope
Yes
Gyroscope
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
4
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
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
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
- Siri
Voice Assistant
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
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