Elehear Beyond vs. MDHearingAid Neo XS
Check out our comparison of the Elehear Beyond vs MDHearingAid Neo XS. 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
Neo XS is an instant-fit in-ear OTC hearing aid that offers improvements in MDHearing's product line in terms of rechargeable battery life, audio processing, and size. However, our lab testing found its performance underwhelming.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
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
3.8Below average
Battery
4.2Above average
Battery
4.0Above average
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
3.5Below average
Design
3.8Below average
Design
4.0Below average
Value
4.7Above average
Value
3.3Below average
Handling
4.5Above average
Handling
3.0Below average
SoundScore
4.3Above average
SoundScore
2.5Below average
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Pro Support
2.0Below average
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
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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
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Directionality
Dual mic
Directionality
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Feedback Suppression
Deep Neural Network Hybrid Feedback Cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Listening Programs
5
Listening Programs
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Noise Reduction
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Noise Reduction
Yes
Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
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Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
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Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
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Tinnitus Relief
Yes
Tinnitus Relief
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Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Wind Noise Reduction
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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
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
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