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Eargo 7 vs. Philips HearLink
Check out our comparison of the Eargo 7 vs Philips HearLink. 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
The new Philips HearLink hearing aids from Costco are available at multiple price points and in a few different models. Should you buy them?
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
4.8
144 reviews
User Rating
2.8
19 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
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.
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
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Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
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Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
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Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
7
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
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Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
14.0
Push Button
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Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Software
AI Noise Removal
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AI Noise Removal
Noise Reduction Mode: 4 options
Speech Clarifier: 3 options
Adjustment Bands
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Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
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Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Directionality
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Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Ear Simulation
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Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Adjust+
Environmental Adaptation
—
Extended Dynamic Range
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Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
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Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
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Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
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Frequency Lowering
Yes
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
4
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on audio preference selections
- Tuned based on hearing test through device
Self-fitting
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Spatial Noise Cancellation
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Spatial Noise Cancellation
Binaural Noise Management
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
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Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Tinnitus Relief
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Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Wind Noise Reduction
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Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Eargo Charger
Battery Charger
- Standard Charger
- Charger Plus
Bluetooth Streamer
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Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
CROS System
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CROS System
- CROS MNR T R
Remote Adjustments
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Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
- Eargo App
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- HearLink 2 app
- Remote Control
Remote Microphone
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Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
Smartphone App
- Eargo App
Smartphone App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
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Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- AudioClip
TV Streamer
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TV Streamer
- TV Adapter
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