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BeHear Smarto vs. hear.com Horizon AX

Check out our comparison of the BeHear Smarto vs hear.com Horizon AX. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.

Summary

Product Description

The BeHear SMARTO Personal Hearing Amplifier is a rechargeable, handheld or body-worn device designed to enhance audibility in live conversations, phone calls, and streamed audio. Priced at $190, it features advanced technologies like noise reduction, directional microphones, and tinnitus sound therapies, and can be paired with smartphones via Bluetooth for additional functionality.

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Product Description

The Hear.com Horizon AX hearing aids feature advanced Signia Augmented Xperience (AX) technology, offering dual processors for improved speech and noise separation, and unique features like Speech Focus, Panorama Effect, and Relax Mode. Available in two rechargeable behind-the-ear styles, these hearing aids support audio streaming from both iOS and Android devices, and provide up to 28 hours of wear time on a single charge.

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Form Factor
Handheld
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Hardware

Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • aptX
  • aptX-LL
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
12.0
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker

Software

Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Automatic Phone Program
Automatic Phone Program
TwinPhone
Directionality
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Yes
Spatial SpeechFocus
Echo Reduction
Echo Reduction
EchoShield
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Compression
Listening Programs
Listening Programs
6
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Speech and noise management: 7
Own Voice Comfort
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™
Processing Channels
Processing Channels
48
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on audio preference selections
Self-fitting
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
Unique Amplification Strategy
Augmented Focus™
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 2.0
Sound Clarity: 5/5
Speech Quality: 5/5
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural

Accessories

Battery Charger
Battery Charger
  • Charger with Qi-Charger Pad
Bluetooth Streamer
Bluetooth Streamer
  • StreamLine Mic
Hearing Aid Dryer
Hearing Aid Dryer
Power Pack
Power Pack
Remote Adjustments
Remote Adjustments
  • Horizon App
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • Horizon App
  • miniPocket
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone
  • StreamLine Mic
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • Horizon App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • StreamLine Mic
TV Streamer
TV Streamer
  • StreamLine TV