Audicus Omni 2 vs. hear.com Horizon Mini IX
Check out our comparison of the Audicus Omni 2 vs hear.com Horizon Mini 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
Designed to be almost invisible, the Horizon Mini IX is extremely small, rechargeable, and offers impressive features for such a tiny device.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
4.8Above average
Build Quality
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Battery
4.0Above average
Battery
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Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
—
App Features
4.3Above average
App Features
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Comfort
5.0Above average
Comfort
—
Design
4.7Above average
Design
—
Value
3.7Above average
Value
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Handling
4.5Above average
Handling
—
SoundScore
4.3Above average
SoundScore
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Pro Support
3.0Above average
Pro Support
—
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
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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
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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
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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.
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Battery Charger
Battery Charger
—
Remote Adjustments
- Hearing Remote App
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- Hearing Remote App
Remote Control
—
Remote Microphone
- Partner Mic
Remote Microphone
—
Smartphone App
- Hearing Remote App
Smartphone App
—
TV Streamer
- TV Connector
TV Streamer
—
Software
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
DuoLink
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Directionality
Auto Target
AutoFocus
Directionality
Binaural OneMic directionality
Ear Simulation
Pinna Effect
Ear Simulation
—
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
—
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
Phone in Stereo
Binaural Phone
Phone in Stereo
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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
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
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
—
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
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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
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Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
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