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Earlens Hearing System vs. Oticon Xceed

Check out our comparison of the Earlens Hearing System vs Oticon Xceed. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.

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Summary

Product Description

The Earlens Hearing System is a rechargeable hearing aid that uses direct mechanical vibrations to amplify sound, featuring a custom-fitted tympanic lens, ear tip, and behind-the-ear sound processor. Priced between $8,000 and $10,000, it offers superior sound quality and reduced feedback, but requires a detailed fitting process and regular maintenance.

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Product Description

The Oticon Xceed is a powerful behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid designed for individuals with severe-to-profound hearing loss, offering up to 146 dB SPL and 87 dB full-on gain. Powered by the Velox S platform with BrainHearing technology, it features OpenSound Navigator for improved speech clarity, iPhone streaming capabilities, and is available in two styles and three technology levels, starting at around $5,000 per pair.

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Form Factor
BTE
Form Factor
BTE-SP
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Moderate
  • Severe
  • Profound

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Accessory required
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
13
Hands-Free Calling
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Accessory required
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
12.0
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Power on/off
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Telecoil
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes

Software

Adaptive Adjustments
Adaptive Adjustments
Yes
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands
14
Adjustment Synchronization
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Coordination
Automatic Phone Program
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Better Ear Focus
Better Ear Focus
Binaural Noise Management
Directionality
Yes
Directionality
Multiple Directionality Options
Ear Simulation
Ear Simulation
Pinna Omni
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Expansion
Expansion
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Suppression
Feedback shield LX
OpenSound Optimizer™
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™ LX
Listening Programs
Listening Programs: 4
Listening Programs
4
Machine Noise Reduction
Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
New User Adaptation
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
Maximum noise removal: 9 dB
Occlusion Reduction
Occlusion Reduction
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Power On Delay
Power On Delay
Yes
Preference Adaptation
Preference Adaptation
YouMatic™ LX: 3 configurations
Processing Channels
Processing channels: 20
Processing Channels
48
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster LX
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Balancing power effect: 100%
OpenSound Navigator™: Level 1
Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo streaming (2.4 GHz)
Streaming Bass Boost
Streaming Bass Boost
Bass Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: 4 configurations
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Unique Amplification Strategy
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™ LX: Level 1
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management

Accessories

Battery Charger
  • Charger
Battery Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
CROS System
CROS System
  • CROS
  • CROS PX
Landline to Streaming
Landline to Streaming
  • Phone Adapter 2.0
Remote Adjustments
Remote Adjustments
  • Companion App
Remote Control
  • Control App
Remote Control
  • Remote Control 3.0
  • ConnectClip
  • Companion App
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
Smartphone App
  • Control App
Smartphone App
  • On App
  • Companion App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • ConnectClip
TV Streamer
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter 3.0