Audien Hearing Atom vs. Oticon Intent
Check out our comparison of the Audien Hearing Atom vs Oticon Intent. 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 Audien Atom is an over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid designed for individuals with mild hearing loss, featuring manual volume adjustment and rechargeability with up to 20 hours of battery life. Priced at $99 per pair, it lacks advanced features such as moisture resistance, wireless connectivity, and noise reduction, making it a basic, low-cost option for minimal hearing enhancement in quiet environments.
Product Description
The Oticon Intent is a state-of-the-art hearing aid launched in February 2024, featuring advanced Deep Neural Network (DNN 2.0) technology for enhanced speech clarity in noisy environments and 4D sensor technology for adaptive sound settings. It offers improved connectivity with Bluetooth LE and Auracast-ready technology, faster rechargeability, and a compact design, making it suitable for a wide range of hearing loss levels.
Form Factor
Instant-Fit Canal
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
2.8
9 reviews
User Rating
3.7
11 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
3.2Below average
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Battery
2.8Below average
Battery
4.2Above average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
—
App Features
4.4Above average
Comfort
3.0Below average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
2.5Below average
Design
5.0Above average
Value
4.1Above average
Value
3.4Below average
Handling
2.5Below average
Handling
5.0Above average
SoundScore
2.6Below average
SoundScore
4.7Above 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
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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.
Accessories
Battery Charger
—
Battery Charger
- Desktop Charger
- Intent SmartCharger
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
CROS System
—
CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
Landline to Streaming
—
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- Intent SmartCharger
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- Companion App
- ConnectClip
- Remote Control 3.0
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- Companion App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
Software
AI Noise Removal
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AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 12 dB / 6 dB
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Bands
24
Better Ear Focus
—
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Feedback Suppression
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Handling noise reduction
—
Handling noise reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
—
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
64
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on audio preference selections
Self-fitting
—
Soft Speech Boost
—
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster
Spatial Awareness
—
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sound™: 4 estimators
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Balancer: 100%
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Power bass
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SuddenSound Stabilizer: 6 Configurations
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Environment classifier: 5 configurations
MoreSound Amplifier 3.0
MoreSound Intelligence 3.0: Level 1
Sound Enhancer: 3 configurations
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Hardware
Accelerometer
—
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
—
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Gyroscope
—
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Power Switch
Yes
Power Switch
—
Push Button
—
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Call accept/reject
- Tinnitus volume
- Airplane Mode
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
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