Elehear Beyond vs. hear.com Horizon Mini IX
Check out our comparison of the Elehear Beyond vs hear.com Horizon Mini 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
Designed to be almost invisible, the Horizon Mini IX is extremely small, rechargeable, and offers impressive features for such a tiny device.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
User Rating
4.5
2 reviews
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
4.3Above average
Build Quality
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Battery
4.2Above average
Battery
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Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
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App Features
4.5Above average
App Features
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Comfort
4.0Below average
Comfort
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Design
3.8Below average
Design
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Value
4.7Above average
Value
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Handling
4.5Above average
Handling
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SoundScore
4.3Above average
SoundScore
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Pro Support
3.0Above average
Pro Support
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Software
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Cancellation
AI Noise Removal
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Adjustment Bands
16
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Directionality
Dual mic
Directionality
Binaural OneMic directionality
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
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
Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
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Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
48
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
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Tinnitus Relief
Yes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Bluetooth® Audio
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Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
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IP Rating (Liquid)
5
IP Rating (Liquid)
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Push Button
Push Button Options
- Volume Control
- Power on/off
- Streaming start/stop
- Call accept/reject
Push Button
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Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
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