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Earlens Hearing System vs. Sony CRE-C10 Self-Fitting OTC

Check out our comparison of the Earlens Hearing System vs Sony CRE-C10 Self-Fitting OTC. 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 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 Sony CRE-C10 is a discreet, over-the-counter hearing aid designed for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. It features a self-fitting app-based system, impressive sound quality, and a compact CIC design, but lacks Bluetooth streaming and rechargeability, offering up to 70 hours of use on a single disposable battery.

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Form Factor
BTE
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Scoring

Build Quality
Build Quality
4.7Above average
Battery
Battery
4.3Above average
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
App Features
App Features
2.5Below average
Comfort
Comfort
4.0Below average
Design
Design
5.0Above average
Value
Value
3.5Average
Handling
Handling
3.5Below average
SoundScore
SoundScore
4.1Above average
Pro Support
Pro Support
1.0Below average

Audio Files

Busy Café
Open Ear
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Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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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.

Accessories

Battery Charger
  • Charger
Battery Charger
Remote Control
  • Control App
Remote Control
  • Hearing Control App
Smartphone App
  • Control App
Smartphone App
  • Hearing Control App

Software

Adjustment Synchronization
Adjustment Synchronization
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Directionality
Yes
Directionality
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Adaptation
Situation Analyzer
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth: 12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Listening Programs
Listening Programs: 4
Listening Programs
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Processing Channels
Processing channels: 20
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Self-fitting
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on hearing test through device
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
Bluetooth® Audio
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
10
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Power on/off
Push Button
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker