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BeHear Smarto vs. Philips HearLink 9050

Check out our comparison of the BeHear Smarto vs Philips HearLink 9050. 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 Philips HearLink 9050 hearing aids, available at Costco for $1,499 per pair, are advanced rechargeable Bluetooth devices that utilize artificial intelligence and motion sensors to enhance speech understanding in noisy environments.

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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)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
Gyroscope
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
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
Made For iPhone
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
15.3
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
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker

Software

AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Reduction
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands
Yes
Better Ear Focus
Better Ear Focus
Yes
Ear Simulation
Ear Simulation
3 options
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Handling noise reduction
Handling noise reduction
Yes
Listening Programs
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
New User Adaptation
Yes
Processing Channels
Processing Channels
64
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on audio preference selections
Self-fitting
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Boost
Yes
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Awareness
4 options
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Yes
Streaming Bass Boost
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Unique Amplification Strategy
Unique Amplification Strategy
SoundGuide
SoundMap 3
Speech Clarifier: 5 options
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management

Accessories

Battery Charger
Battery Charger
  • Charger Plus miniRITE
  • HearLink desk charger
Bluetooth Streamer
Bluetooth Streamer
  • AudioClip
Power Pack
Power Pack
  • Charger Plus miniRITE
Remote Adjustments
Remote Adjustments
  • HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • AudioClip
  • Remote Control
  • HearLink 2 app
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone
  • AudioClip
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • HearLink 2 app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • AudioClip
TV Streamer
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter