Eargo 7 vs. hear.com Horizon Mini IX
Check out our comparison of the Eargo 7 vs hear.com Horizon Mini IX. 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 Eargo 7 is a nearly invisible, rechargeable over-the-counter hearing aid designed for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. It offers customizable sound settings via the Eargo app and provides clear speech in quieter settings, though it lacks Bluetooth streaming capabilities.
Product Description
Designed to be almost invisible, the Horizon Mini IX is extremely small, rechargeable, and offers impressive features for such a tiny device.
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
User Rating
4.7
145 reviews
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
4.0Below average
Build Quality
—
Battery
3.3Below average
Battery
—
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
—
App Features
3.5Below average
App Features
—
Comfort
3.9Below average
Comfort
—
Design
4.8Above average
Design
—
Value
2.0Below average
Value
—
Handling
3.0Below average
Handling
—
SoundScore
3.1Below average
SoundScore
—
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Pro Support
—
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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—
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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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
Battery Charger
- Eargo Charger
Battery Charger
—
Remote Control
- Eargo App
Remote Control
—
Smartphone App
- Eargo App
Smartphone App
—
Software
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Directionality
—
Directionality
Binaural OneMic directionality
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Adjust+
Environmental Adaptation
—
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Feedback Suppression
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
6
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
48
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on audio preference selections
- Tuned based on hearing test through device
Self-fitting
—
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Hardware
IP Rating (Liquid)
7
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
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