Elehear Delight vs. Signia Styletto IX
Check out our comparison of the Elehear Delight vs Signia Styletto IX. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Product Overview
Expert Ratings
Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.
The ELEHEAR Delight is an affordable OTC hearing aid designed to look and feel more like a modern earbud than a traditional hearing aid. While HearingTracker has not yet completed a full hands-on review, independent lab testing from HearAdvisor suggests the Delight delivers strong overall value for the price, with especially good performance for everyday conversations in quieter settings and better-than-expected music streaming. Its main trade-offs are more modest performance in noisy environments and slightly weaker feedback handling, but for budget-conscious shoppers who want a comfortable, app-connected, earbud-style hearing aid, the Delight is a promising option.
Read full reviewThe Signia Styletto IX is a cutting-edge, slimline receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aid launched in March 2024, featuring the advanced "Integrated Xperience" platform. Priced between $4,000 and $6,000, it offers enhanced speech-in-noise processing, Bluetooth LE audio streaming, and a rechargeable battery with up to 20 hours of life, making it a stylish and high-performance option for those with mild-to-severe hearing loss.
Read full reviewElehear Delight achieved a SoundScore of 4.28/5 in HearAdvisor lab testing. The OTC Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.47/5.
Signia Styletto C&G IX achieved a SoundScore of 4.56/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #5 of 35 Prescription Hearing Aid devices tested. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.91/5.
Elehear Delight have an IP67 rating, meaning they offer good protection against moisture and dust. They appear built from quality materials, with a unique rubber flange pull-tab, and come with a sleek robust portable charging case.
Signia Styletto C&G IX have an impressive build quality, featuring a top-of-the-line IP68 ingress rating. They also come with a robust portable charging case.
Delight have a reported battery life of up to 13.5 hours per charge, which is on the lower end. The case offers up to 2 full additional charges which you can expect to take around 1.5 hours from a fully depleted battery.
Styletto C&G IX hearing aids provide up to 20 hours of use per charge. While some models offer a longer battery life, 20 hours should be sufficient for a full day's use. Recharging takes up to 4 hours, which is longer than some other models, but this isn't a significant drawback given their nearly all-day battery capabilities.
Delight are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for audio streaming and hands-free calling.
Styletto IX are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for audio streaming and hands-free calling.
The Elehear app has a user-friendly interface and modern, appealing design. It includes practical features like volume control and a tone balance from Brighter to Deeper. At this time, Delight are "preset-based", though you can get a more customized fit using their ElePro feature and their "Audiologist Plan" program.
Signia's hearing aid app stands out with its user-friendly interface and modern, appealing design. It includes practical features like the ability to control the focus of your hearing aids and a mask mode to enhance speech clarity. Additionally, the app offers wellness features, utilizing hearing aid motion sensors for activity tracking.
I found Delight fairly comfortable with good ear retention. Be sure to test various ear tips to find optimal comfort and hearing benefit.
I found Styletto IX to be very comfortable thanks to their slim and ergonomic design. Your hearing care provider should ensure they are fitted for optimal comfort and hearing benefit.
Unlike other Elehear hearing aids, Delight offer a more modern earbud-like design. Their smaller size also means they are relatively discrete. One potential downside is that Delight are currently only available in a light-tan color.
Styletto IX features a unique, slim design and is available in a variety of colors, from discreet to bold. However, its longer body may be less desirable for those with smaller ears.
Elehear Delight has a value score of 5.0/5 based on lab performance and public display price.
Signia Styletto C&G IX has a value score of 3.6/5 based on lab performance and public display price.
I did not run into any issues while using Delight and overall found the app, and Bluetooth connection, very stable. Delight hearing aids are ear specific, so be sure to get them oriented properly.
I did not run into any issues while using Styletto IX hearing aids. They are very easy to use once setup by your hearing care provider. First-time users may need some practice to get accustomed to inserting the receiver-in-ear style properly.
Unlike many OTC devices, remote support from licensed audiologists is available through the ElePro app feature and follow-up email correspondence. It is not the same as direct in-person care, though it is a nice inclusion from Elehear.
You should receive quality hearing care and support from your provider. The Signia App should enhance your experience with AI assistance and user-friendly virtual appointments, given your provider offers telehealth services.
Lab Recordings
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Accessories
Compatible accessories for each hearing aid
Delight Charger
The ELEHEAR Delight charging case is a compact portable charger designed to keep the hearing aids powered at home or on the go. It recharges the hearing aids automatically when they are placed inside, provides up to two extra charges, and uses simple LED indicators to show charging and battery status. The case charges by USB-C, includes a reset button for restoring or reconnecting the hearing aids, and also handles basic power management: the hearing aids turn on when removed from the case and power off when returned and the lid is closed.
Charger with Qi-Charger Pad
Styletto IX Dry&Clean Charger
The Styletto IX Dry&Clean Charger charges hearing aids and provides UVC cleaning and drying.
StreamLine Mic
A wireless clip-on mic that streams audio to hearing aids from any Bluetooth device.
Styletto IX Dry&Clean Charger
The Styletto IX Dry&Clean Charger charges hearing aids and provides UVC cleaning and drying.
Delight Charger
The ELEHEAR Delight charging case is a compact portable charger designed to keep the hearing aids powered at home or on the go. It recharges the hearing aids automatically when they are placed inside, provides up to two extra charges, and uses simple LED indicators to show charging and battery status. The case charges by USB-C, includes a reset button for restoring or reconnecting the hearing aids, and also handles basic power management: the hearing aids turn on when removed from the case and power off when returned and the lid is closed.
App
The ELEHEAR app lets users set up and personalize the Delight hearing aids from a smartphone. It supports volume, tone, noise-control, and preset-mode adjustments, along with battery monitoring and firmware updates. The app also includes mode switching between hearing-aid use and headset/streaming use, plus extra features such as AI translation and Serene natural white-noise sounds for tinnitus masking. It is available for iOS and Android, with Bluetooth support for calls, music, and other media streaming.
miniPocket
Enables push-button remote control of hearing aid functions.
StreamLine Mic
A wireless clip-on mic that streams audio to hearing aids from any Bluetooth device.
App
The ELEHEAR app lets users set up and personalize the Delight hearing aids from a smartphone. It supports volume, tone, noise-control, and preset-mode adjustments, along with battery monitoring and firmware updates. The app also includes mode switching between hearing-aid use and headset/streaming use, plus extra features such as AI translation and Serene natural white-noise sounds for tinnitus masking. It is available for iOS and Android, with Bluetooth support for calls, music, and other media streaming.
StreamLine Mic
A wireless clip-on mic that streams audio to hearing aids from any Bluetooth device.
StreamLine TV
Streams television sound to hearing aids over a distance of up to 30 feet (10 meters).
Hardware
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Volume Control
Software Features
- 5/5