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BeHear Smarto vs. ReSound Nexia

Check out our comparison of the BeHear Smarto vs ReSound Nexia. 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 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 ReSound Nexia Hearing Aids with Auracast are advanced hearing devices that feature the latest Bluetooth LE standard and Auracast broadcast audio technology, enhancing wireless connectivity and streaming capabilities. Launched in September 2023, these hearing aids offer a range of models suitable for mild to profound hearing loss, with options for hands-free calling, rechargeable batteries, and sophisticated noise reduction features.

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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

Scoring

Build Quality
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Battery
Battery
4.6Above average
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
App Features
4.5Above average
Comfort
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
Design
5.0Above average
Value
Value
3.1Below average
Handling
Handling
4.5Above average
SoundScore
SoundScore
3.9Above average
Pro Support
Pro Support
5.0Above average

Audio Files

Busy Café
Open Ear
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Busy Café
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
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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

3.5mm Line to Streaming
3.5mm Line to Streaming
  • Multi Mic
Battery Charger
Battery Charger
  • Premium Charger
  • Standard Charger
  • Desktop Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
Bluetooth Streamer
  • Unite Phone Clip+
CROS System
CROS System
  • Nexia RIE CROS
FM to Digital Streaming
FM to Digital Streaming
  • Multi Mic
Remote Adjustments
Remote Adjustments
  • ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • Unite Phone Clip+
  • Unite Remote Control 2
  • ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone
  • Micro Mic
  • Multi Mic
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • ReSound Smart 3D app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • Unite Phone Clip+
TV Streamer
TV Streamer
  • Unite TV Streamer 2
  • ReSound TV Streamer+
Telecoil Streamer
Telecoil Streamer
  • Multi Mic

Software

Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands
17
Directionality
Directionality
Front Focus
Synchronized SoftSwitching™
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Adaptation
360 All Around
Environmental Optimizer II
Expansion
Expansion
3 settings
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Suppression
DFS Ultra III
Listening Programs
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
New User Adaptation
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: 5 settings
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on audio preference selections
Self-fitting
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Impulse Noise Reduction: 3 settings
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: 3 settings

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • aptX
  • aptX-LL
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
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
Mic + Speaker In Ear
Mic + Speaker In Ear
Yes
Push Button
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Accept/end calls
Telecoil
Telecoil
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker