Eargo 8 vs. hear.com Horizon Mini IX
Check out our comparison of the Eargo 8 vs hear.com Horizon Mini IX. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
Eargo 8 is Eargo's latest flagship OTC hearing aid, featuring automatic sound environment adjustments, enhanced audio fidelity, and patented device-health monitoring. Designed for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, it emphasizes user convenience, extended battery life, and robust customer support.
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
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Charger (Eargo 8)
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
Smart 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 hearing test through device
- Tuned based on audio preference selections
Self-fitting
—
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
Superior HD Sound
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)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
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