Audicus Omni 2 vs. hear.com Horizon Go IX
Check out our comparison of the Audicus Omni 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.
Summary
Product Description
The Audicus Omni 2 is a high-quality over-the-counter hearing aid designed for individuals with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. It boasts modern features such as rechargeability, hands-free calling, graphic EQ control, and remote hearing aid adjustments, offering superior sound performance at a higher price point.
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.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
4.8Above average
Build Quality
4.9Above average
Battery
4.0Above average
Battery
4.4Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
4.3Above average
App Features
5.0Above average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
4.7Above average
Design
4.2Average
Value
3.7Above average
Value
3.1Below average
Handling
4.5Above average
Handling
4.8Above average
SoundScore
4.3Above average
SoundScore
4.2Above average
Pro Support
3.0Above average
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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.
Accessories
Battery Charger
- 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
- Hearing Remote App
Remote Adjustments
- Signia App
Remote Control
- Hearing Remote App
Remote Control
- Signia App
- miniPocket
Remote Microphone
- Partner Mic
Remote Microphone
- StreamLine Mic
Smartphone App
- Hearing Remote App
Smartphone App
- Signia App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StreamLine Mic
TV Streamer
- TV Connector
TV Streamer
- StreamLine TV
Software
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
DuoLink
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Direction Selection
—
Direction Selection
- 5/5
Directionality
Auto Target
AutoFocus
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Panorama Effect
Spatial SpeechFocus
Speech Focus
Ear Simulation
Pinna Effect
Ear Simulation
TruEar 360
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
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 manager
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Frequency Lowering
Frequency compression 2
Frequency Lowering
—
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
6
Noise Reduction
Dynamic Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Own Voice Comfort
—
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Phone in Stereo
Binaural Phone
Phone in Stereo
—
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
48
Soft Speech Boost
Soft speech lift
Soft Speech Boost
—
Spatial Awareness
Yes
Spatial Awareness
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Pulse Protect
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus masker
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Intensifier
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 control
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
—
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.3
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Audio Stream Mix
Push Button
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Voice assistant
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
Tap Controls
—
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
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