Elehear Beyond vs. hear.com Horizon Go IX
Check out our comparison of the Elehear Beyond vs hear.com Horizon Go IX. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
Offering good background noise handling, competitive wireless audio, and a solid app, Elehear Beyond is the best value hearing aid I've ever tested.
Product Description
The hear.com Horizon Go IX is a receiver-in-canal (RIC) rechargeable hearing aid featuring advanced speech-in-noise technology and Bluetooth streaming for hands-free calling with compatible iOS and Android devices. It offers unique features such as Speech Focus, Panorama Effect, and customizable My Modes via the Horizon smartphone app, enhancing speech clarity and providing a personalized auditory experience in various environments.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
4.5
2 reviews
User Rating
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
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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.
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
IP Rating (Liquid)
5
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
—
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.3
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Volume Control
- Power on/off
- Streaming start/stop
- Call accept/reject
Push Button
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Software
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Cancellation
AI Noise Removal
—
Adjustment Bands
16
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Direction Selection
—
Direction Selection
- 5/5
Directionality
Dual mic
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Panorama Effect
Spatial SpeechFocus
Speech Focus
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
Deep Neural Network Hybrid Feedback Cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Listening Programs
5
Listening Programs
6
Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Own Voice Comfort
—
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
—
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
48
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Tinnitus Relief
Yes
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
Yes
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Accessories
Battery Charger
—
Battery Charger
- Pure Charger
- Pure Dry&Clean Charger
- Pure Portable Charger
- Multi-Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- StreamLine Mic
CROS System
—
CROS System
- CROS Pure Charge&Go T AX
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Pure Dry&Clean Charger
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- Pure Portable Charger
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
- Signia App
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- Signia App
- miniPocket
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone
- StreamLine Mic
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- Signia App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StreamLine Mic
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- StreamLine TV
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