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Earlens Hearing System vs. Sony CRE-E10

Check out our comparison of the Earlens Hearing System vs Sony CRE-E10. 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-E10 Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aid is a high-performing, earbud-style device designed for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. Priced at $1,299.99, it offers features such as Bluetooth audio streaming (iOS only), hands-free calling, and a rechargeable battery with up to 26 hours of life, making it a convenient and advanced option in the over-the-counter hearing aid market.

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Form Factor
BTE
Form Factor
Earbud
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Audio Files

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Quiet Office
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Quiet Office
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Streaming Music
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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
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
Hands-Free Calling
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
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
13.0
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Power on/off
Push Button
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker

Software

Directionality
Yes
Directionality
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Extended bandwidth
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
Self-fitting
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on hearing test through device
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes

Accessories

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