Cearvol Wave vs. Sennheiser Sonite Rise

Check out our comparison of the Cearvol Wave vs Sennheiser Sonite Rise. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

Score
4.2
Cearvol Wave
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Product Overview

Wave
Sonite Rise
Form Factor
Expert Rating
Score
4.2
N/A
Hearing Loss Level
MildModerate
MildModerateSevere
Product Features
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroid
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68

Expert Ratings

Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.

Wave
Sonite Rise

HearingTracker Score

Wave
4.2ABOVE AVERAGE

Cearvol Wave is an affordable earbud-style OTC hearing aid with Bluetooth streaming, self-fitting controls, wired audio input, and a touchscreen charging case. Current lab results show useful speech benefit and good music streaming, with a B SoundGrade. Shorter runtime, a plugged-up own voice, and remote-microphone delay are its main compromises.

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Sonite Rise

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HearAdvisor SoundScore

Wave
3.9AVERAGE

Cearvol Wave achieved a SoundScore of 3.9/5 and a SoundGrade of B in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #22 of 65 OTC Hearing Aid devices tested. The OTC Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.68/5.

Sonite Rise

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Build Quality

Wave
4.3AVERAGE

We found Cearvol Wave to feel well built, especially the portable charging case, though they have a lower IPx5 rating. This suggests you should take extra care and limit exposing them to moisture and debris.

Sonite Rise

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Battery

Wave
2.7BELOW AVERAGE

Wave's battery life falls below many other hearing aids with a max use time of up to 10 hours per charge. You can expect shorter run times in their Restaurant program and with heavy use of Wave's wireless audio features. While this could be better, Wave offer a quick-charge feature where 15 minute in the case gives you an additional 3 hours of use.

Sonite Rise

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Bluetooth

Wave
5.0EXCELLENT

Cearvol Wave are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for audio streaming and hands-free calling. The case also offers unique additional wireless features.

Sonite Rise

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App Features

Wave
5.0EXCELLENT

We found the Cearvol mobile app to offer many useful features for general sound customization. The user-interface could be modernized, though the large numbers and icons make it easier to see what you are adjusting.

Sonite Rise

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Comfort

Wave
4.5EXCELLENT

I found Wave comfortable to wear with a nice "twist-in" feel. My main complaint is that they protrude slightly from the ear which can make them more prone to catching on things.

Sonite Rise

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Design

Wave
4.5EXCELLENT

Wave offer a modern earbud-like design. This, along with their black and silver color, make them very noticeable in your ears. Depending on your preferences this can be a pro or a con.

Sonite Rise

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Value

Wave
4.8EXCELLENT

Cearvol Wave has a value score of 4.8/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

Sonite Rise

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Handling

Wave
5.0EXCELLENT

Handling is one area where Wave shine. The portable charging case includes a touch-screen and doubles as a wireless remote control for your hearing aids. It also offers additional features like a remote microphone and direct audio input.

Sonite Rise

Not yet rated by our experts

Pro Support

Wave
3.0ABOVE AVERAGE

Cearvol mention offering both remote and online support from hearing care providers. You also have 24/5 access to their support specialists. In my experiences, they are quick to respond and you can easily receive help from a human.

Sonite Rise

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Lab Recordings

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Sonite Rise
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Streaming Music
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Wave
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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

Compatible accessories for each hearing aid

Wave
Sonite Rise
Bluetooth Streamer

Wave Charger+2

The Cearvol Wave includes a rechargeable charging case with a built-in LCD display that shows the battery status of both hearing aids and the case itself. The hearing aids provide up to 24 hours of runtime per charge, while the 400 mAh charging case stores additional power for on-the-go charging. Beyond charging, the case doubles as a remote microphone for one-on-one conversations and includes a 3.5 mm AUX input that can stream audio from TVs and other compatible devices directly to the hearing aids.

None
Remote Control
None

Easy Line Remote Control

The Remote Control is a handheld accessory for compatible hearing aids that lets the user adjust volume and switch between hearing aid programs without using the hearing aids themselves or an app. It has separate volume up and down buttons, a program-change button, an on/off slider, an indicator light, and a battery door. It must be paired with the hearing aids before use, but pairing is only needed once; after that, it reconnects automatically. The remote uses a replaceable CR2032 lithium button-cell battery rather than a rechargeable battery. Each press of the program button moves the hearing aids to the next available program, while the plus and minus buttons raise or lower volume. Changes are applied to both hearing aids at the same time, and the hearing aids may play a confirmation beep depending on how they are configured. The guide also notes that its Bluetooth range is about 1 m, so it is meant for close-range control rather than long-distance operation.

Remote Microphone
None

Easy Line PartnerMic

The PartnerMic is a small clip-on microphone designed to be worn by a conversation partner so their voice can be streamed directly to compatible hearing aids. It is intended for situations where the listener wants clearer access to one person’s speech, especially when distance or background noise makes conversation harder. The microphone can be clipped to clothing or worn on a lanyard, with the guide recommending placement about 20 cm / 8 inches below the speaker’s mouth and no more than 50 cm / 20 inches away. The device has a built-in rechargeable battery, charges by USB-C, and typically takes about 2 hours to charge. It pairs once with the hearing aids and then reconnects after being turned off and on. Its streaming range is up to 25 m / 80 ft, though walls, furniture, and even the human body can reduce stability or cause dropouts. Volume is adjusted through the hearing aids or the companion app rather than directly on the microphone.

Smartphone App
None

Easy Line Remote app

The Easy Line Remote app is a smartphone app for compatible hearing aids that lets users adjust their hearing settings and view basic hearing-related health data. It can be used to change volume, switch listening programs, adjust features such as noise reduction and microphone directionality, and fine-tune sound using equalizer presets or manual bass, middle, and treble sliders. The app also supports remote appointments with a hearing care professional, allowing hearing aid adjustments to be made during a live video call. Depending on the hearing aid model, it may track health-related information such as step count, wearing time, goals, and activity levels. It can also show battery level and device status, configure touch controls, set cleaning reminders, and provide information about connected hearing aids and accessories.

TV Streamer
None

Easy Line TV Connector+1

The TV Connector is a small accessory that sends audio from a TV or other audio source directly to compatible hearing aids. It connects to the audio source using either an optical TOSLINK cable or a 3.5 mm analog cable, and it is powered through micro-USB. Once set up, it can stream audio wirelessly to paired hearing aids from up to about 15 m / 50 ft away, although walls, furniture, or other obstacles may reduce the range. In everyday use, the device is meant to work mostly in the background: when the TV or audio source is on, it transmits sound to the hearing aids; when no audio is detected, it goes into standby. Users can adjust the streamed audio volume using buttons on the device, and compatible hearing aids may also allow balancing TV sound against surrounding environmental sound. It supports Dolby Audio, stereo, and mono signals, but not DTS, so some TVs may require an audio-setting change or use of the analog cable instead.

Hardware

Wave
Sonite Rise
Accelerometer
No
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Auracast™ Ready
Hands-Free Calling
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating
IPx5
IP68
Push Button
No
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Audio Stream Mix
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
  • Volume Control
  • Change program
  • Accept/end calls
  • Voice assistant
  • Accept/end calls
  • Pause/Resume
  • Tinnitus program
Voice Assistant
No
  • Siri
  • Google
Volume Rocker
No
Yes

Software Features

Wave
Sonite Rise
Adjustment Bands
No
20
Adjustment Synchronization
No
QuickSync
AI Noise Removal
No
Spheric Speech Clarity: Full strength
Audio Stream Mixer
No
Environmental Balance
Directionality
Yes
SpeechSensorStereoZoom 2.0UltraZoomPremium
Ear Simulation
No
Real Ear Sound
Environmental Adaptation
NeuroFlow AI 2.0
AutoSense OS: 6.0
Feedback Suppression
Adaptive Feedback Cancellation (AFC 2.0)
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
No
SoundRecover2
Listening Programs
4
4
New User Adaptation
No
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
Yes
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
No
AOV
Own Voice Comfort
Own Voice Reduction (OVR 2.0)
No
Phone in Stereo
No
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
No
User Preference Tuning
Spatial Noise Cancellation
No
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
No
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
No
Tinnitus Balance
Unique Amplification Strategy
No
Motion Sensor HearingSpeech Enhancer
Wind Noise Reduction
No
WindBlock