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Eargo Link vs. Oticon Own
Check out our comparison of the Eargo Link vs Oticon Own. 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 Link by Eargo is an over-the-counter hearing aid designed to offer discreet and user-friendly hearing enhancement. It features advanced sound processing technology, competitive pricing, and has been positively reviewed by independent labs for its performance and reliability.
Product Description
The Oticon Own Hearing Aid is a customizable in-the-ear device that offers advanced hearing solutions using the company's new Polaris chip platform. Available in five styles and five technology levels, it features the innovative BrainHearing and Deep Neural Network technologies for enhanced sound clarity and reduced listening effort, making it suitable for a wide range of hearing losses.
Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
IIC
User Rating
User Rating
5.0
1 review
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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Streaming Music
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
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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
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Bluetooth® Audio
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
10
Hands-Free Calling
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
—
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
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Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Push Button
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Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Change program
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
- ANC On/Off
Tap Controls
—
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
—
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
—
Software
AI Noise Removal
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AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 10 dB / 4 dB
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
—
Adaptive Adjustments
—
Adaptive Adjustments
Yes
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Bands
24
Automatic Phone Program
—
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Better Ear Focus
—
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Expansion
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Expansion
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
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Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended bandwidth
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Extended bandwidth
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
4
Machine Noise Reduction
—
Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
—
Occlusion Reduction
—
Occlusion Reduction
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
—
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Power On Delay
—
Power On Delay
Yes
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
64
Soft Speech Boost
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Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster
Spatial Awareness
—
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sound™: 4 estimators
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Balancer: 100%
Stereo Audio Streaming
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Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo streaming (2.4 GHz)
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: 4 configurations
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Unique Amplification Strategy
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Unique Amplification Strategy
Environment configuration: 5 Options
MoreSound Amplifier™
MoreSound Intelligence™: Level 1
Sound Enhancer: 3 configurations
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Link Charger
Battery Charger
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Bluetooth Streamer
—
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Landline to Streaming
—
Landline to Streaming
—
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
—
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone
—
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
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Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
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TV Streamer
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TV Streamer
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