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Elehear Beyond vs. Oticon Zircon

Check out our comparison of the Elehear Beyond vs Oticon Zircon. 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

Offering good background noise handling, competitive wireless audio, and a solid app, Elehear Beyond is the best value hearing aid I've ever tested.

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Product Description

The Oticon Zircon is a cost-effective hearing aid that integrates Oticon's advanced Polaris™ chip platform, designed to provide quality sound processing and essential features such as hands-free calling, audio streaming, and tinnitus support. Available in two technology levels and multiple styles, the Zircon offers flexibility for various hearing needs and comes with both rechargeable and standard battery options, making it a versatile choice for users seeking modern hearing aid technology at a lower price point.

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

Scoring

Build Quality
4.3Above average
Build Quality
Battery
4.2Above average
Battery
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
App Features
4.5Above average
App Features
Comfort
4.0Below average
Comfort
Design
3.8Below average
Design
Value
5.0Above average
Value
Handling
4.5Above average
Handling
SoundScore
4.3Above average
SoundScore
Pro Support
3.0Above average
Pro Support

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
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
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
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
Battery Charger
  • Oticon charger
  • SmartCharger
Bluetooth Streamer
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
CROS System
CROS System
  • CROS PX
Landline to Streaming
Landline to Streaming
  • Phone Adapter 2.0
Remote Adjustments
Remote Adjustments
  • Companion App
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • Remote Control 3.0
  • ConnectClip
  • Companion App
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • On App
  • Companion App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • ConnectClip
TV Streamer
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter 3.0

Software

AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Cancellation
AI Noise Removal
Adjustment Bands
16
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands: 14
Directionality
Dual mic
Directionality
Feedback Suppression
Deep Neural Network Hybrid Feedback Cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
SuperShield
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Listening Programs
5
Listening Programs
Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Noise Cancellation
OpenSound Navigator™: On
Streaming Bass Boost
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: On/Off
Tinnitus Relief
Yes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Unique Amplification Strategy
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
IP Rating (Liquid)
5
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
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
  • Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Volume Rocker
Yes