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hear.com Horizon Go IX vs. Jabra Enhance Select 50R
Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon Go IX vs Jabra Enhance Select 50R. 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 hear.com Horizon Go IX is a receiver-in-canal (RIC) rechargeable hearing aid featuring advanced speech-in-noise technology and Bluetooth streaming for hands-free calling with compatible iOS and Android devices. It offers unique features such as Speech Focus, Panorama Effect, and customizable My Modes via the Horizon smartphone app, enhancing speech clarity and providing a personalized auditory experience in various environments.
Product Description
The Jabra Enhance Select 50R is a rechargeable, over-the-counter hearing aid designed for mild to moderate hearing loss, offering features such as iPhone and Android streaming, automatic sound adjustments, and wireless app control. Priced at $995 or $1195 depending on the service package, it includes options for remote telecare and customization through the Jabra Enhance app, though it lacks hands-free calling and advanced streaming capabilities.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
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
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
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.
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Accessory required
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.3
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
10
Push Button
—
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Software
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
6
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
Synchronized push button
Synchronized volume control
Automatic Phone Program
—
Automatic Phone Program
PhoneNow™
Bass Boost
—
Bass Boost
Low Frequency Boost: Basic
Direction Selection
- 5/5
Direction Selection
—
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Panorama Effect
Spatial SpeechFocus
Speech Focus
Directionality
MultiScope Adaptive Directionality™
SoftSwitching™
Ear Simulation
TruEar 360
Ear Simulation
—
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Echo Reduction
—
Environmental Adaptation
Conversation Dynamics Analyzer
Conversation Source Analyzer: 5/5
RealTime Conversation Enhancement: 5/5
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Classifier
Expansion
—
Expansion
On/Off
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Auto DFS™
DFS Ultra™ II
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: On/Off
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Own Voice Comfort
—
Phone Ear Focus
—
Phone Ear Focus
Comfort Phone™
Power On Delay
—
Power On Delay
SmartStart™
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Augmented Focus™
Conversation Booster: 5/5
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Unique Amplification Strategy
WARP compression: 8
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: On/Off
Accessories
3.5mm Line to Streaming
—
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Multi Mic
Battery Charger
- Pure Charger
- Pure Dry&Clean Charger
- Pure Portable Charger
- Multi-Charger
Battery Charger
- Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- StreamLine Mic
Bluetooth Streamer
- Unite Phone Clip+
CROS System
- CROS Pure Charge&Go T AX
CROS System
—
FM to Digital Streaming
—
FM to Digital Streaming
- Multi Mic
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Pure Dry&Clean Charger
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Power Pack
- Pure Portable Charger
Power Pack
—
Remote Adjustments
- Signia App
Remote Adjustments
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Control
- Signia App
- miniPocket
Remote Control
- Unite Remote Control 2
- Unite Phone Clip+
- ReSound Smart 3D app
- ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
- Control+
Remote Microphone
- StreamLine Mic
Remote Microphone
- Multi Mic
- Micro Mic
Smartphone App
- Signia App
Smartphone App
- ReSound Smart 3D app
- Control+
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StreamLine Mic
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Unite Phone Clip+
Smartwatch App
—
Smartwatch App
- ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
TV Streamer
- StreamLine TV
TV Streamer
- Unite TV Streamer 2
Telecoil Streamer
—
Telecoil Streamer
- Multi Mic
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