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hear.com Horizon Go IX vs. Orka Two

Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon Go IX vs Orka Two. 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

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.

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Product Description

The Orka Two hearing aids offer sleek, modern design and advanced wireless features, including Bluetooth connectivity and hands-free calling for both iOS and Android devices. However, despite their AI-based noise reduction technology, they underperform in noisy environments and come with a relatively high price tag of $1,899, making them less ideal for those with severe hearing loss or those who require extensive in-person care.

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

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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.

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.3
Made For iPhone
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Accept/end calls
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker

Software

AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Removal
AI Adaptive DeNoise
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
Direction Selection
  • 5/5
Direction Selection
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Panorama Effect
Spatial SpeechFocus
Speech Focus
Directionality
Adaptive Beamforming
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
Full Automatic Environment Classifier
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Noise Reduction
Yes
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Own Voice Comfort
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
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
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction

Accessories

At Home Hearing Screener
At Home Hearing Screener
  • Health App
Battery Charger
  • Pure Charger
  • Pure Dry&Clean Charger
  • Pure Portable Charger
  • Multi-Charger
Battery Charger
  • Charging case
Bluetooth Streamer
  • StreamLine Mic
Bluetooth Streamer
CROS System
  • CROS Pure Charge&Go T AX
CROS System
Hearing Aid Dryer
  • Pure Dry&Clean Charger
Hearing Aid Dryer
Power Pack
  • Pure Portable Charger
Power Pack
  • Charging case
Remote Adjustments
  • Signia App
Remote Adjustments
  • Health App
Remote Control
  • Signia App
  • miniPocket
Remote Control
  • Health App
  • Charging case
Remote Microphone
  • StreamLine Mic
Remote Microphone
Smartphone App
  • Signia App
Smartphone App
  • Health App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • StreamLine Mic
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
TV Streamer
  • StreamLine TV
TV Streamer