Elehear Beyond vs. Sony CRE-E10
Check out our comparison of the Elehear Beyond 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.
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 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.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
Earbud
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
4.3Above average
Build Quality
4.9Above average
Battery
4.2Above average
Battery
4.4Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
3.0Below average
App Features
4.5Above average
App Features
3.5Below average
Comfort
4.0Below average
Comfort
4.5Above average
Design
3.8Below average
Design
5.0Above average
Value
5.0Above average
Value
4.2Above average
Handling
4.5Above average
Handling
4.8Above average
SoundScore
4.3Above average
SoundScore
5.0Above average
Pro Support
3.0Above average
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
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
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- Hearing Control App
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- Hearing Control App
Software
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Cancellation
AI Noise Removal
—
Adjustment Bands
16
Adjustment Bands
—
Directionality
Dual mic
Directionality
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Deep Neural Network Hybrid Feedback Cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Listening Programs
5
Listening Programs
—
Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
Yes
Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
—
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
—
Self-fitting
—
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on hearing test through device
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Tinnitus Relief
Yes
Tinnitus Relief
—
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
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
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion