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Eargo Link vs. Signia Active Pro IX

Check out our comparison of the Eargo Link vs Signia Active Pro IX. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

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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.

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Product Description

The Signia Active Pro IX offers the functionality of a high-performance hearing aid in a sleek, earbud-like design, making it ideal for those who value both modern aesthetics and advanced hearing enhancement. Lab tests showed strong performance in speech clarity and music streaming, though its instant-fit design has some limitations, such as reduced feedback handling and lack of custom-fit personalization.

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Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
Instant-Fit Canal
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Scoring

Build Quality
3.8Below average
Build Quality
4.9Above average
Battery
2.9Below average
Battery
4.4Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
App Features
5.0Above average
Comfort
4.0Below average
Comfort
4.5Above average
Design
4.5Above average
Design
5.0Above average
Value
3.6Above average
Value
3.7Above average
Handling
3.5Below average
Handling
4.8Above average
SoundScore
3.9Above average
SoundScore
4.6Above average
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Pro Support
5.0Above average

Audio Files

Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
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
  • Link Charger
Battery Charger

Software

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Direction Selection
Direction Selection
  • 5/5
Directionality
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Spatial SpeechFocus
Ear Simulation
Ear Simulation
TruEar 360
Echo Reduction
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Adaptation
Conversation Dynamics Analyzer
Conversation Source Analyzer: 5/5
RealTime Conversation Enhancement: 5/5
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Listening Programs
Listening Programs
6
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Own Voice Comfort
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Processing Channels
Processing Channels
48
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Augmented Focus™
Conversation Booster: 5/5
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural

Hardware

Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Change program
  • Accept/end calls
  • Pause/Resume
  • ANC On/Off
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Accept/end calls