Go Hearing Go Ultra vs. hear.com Horizon Mini IX
Check out our comparison of the Go Hearing Go Ultra 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
The Go Ultra is an affordable, rechargeable OTC hearing aid that offers Bluetooth streaming and hands-free calling, making it a convenient option for users with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. While it is easy to use and comfortable, its sound performance, particularly in speech clarity, is underwhelming compared to other devices in the same price range.
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
Tube
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
User Rating
3.0
2 reviews
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
3.7Below average
Build Quality
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Battery
4.0Above average
Battery
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Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
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App Features
—
App Features
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Comfort
3.0Below average
Comfort
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Design
3.5Below average
Design
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Value
3.4Below average
Value
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Handling
4.0Below average
Handling
—
SoundScore
2.1Below average
SoundScore
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Pro Support
1.0Below 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
Adjustment Bands
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Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
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Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Directionality
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Directionality
Binaural OneMic directionality
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
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Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Feedback Suppression
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
6
Noise Reduction
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Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
48
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on audio preference selections
Self-fitting
—
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
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Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
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Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Bluetooth® Audio
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Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
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IP Rating (Liquid)
4
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
5
IP Rating (Solid)
—
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Power on/off
Push Button
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
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