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hear.com Horizon Go IX vs. Oticon Zircon

Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon Go IX vs Oticon Zircon. 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 Oticon Zircon is a cost-effective hearing aid that integrates Oticon's advanced Polaris™ chip platform, designed to provide quality sound processing and essential features such as hands-free calling, audio streaming, and tinnitus support. Available in two technology levels and multiple styles, the Zircon offers flexibility for various hearing needs and comes with both rechargeable and standard battery options, making it a versatile choice for users seeking modern hearing aid technology at a lower price point.

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

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Streaming Music
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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
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
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
9.2
Push Button
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes

Software

Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands: 14
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
Direction Selection
  • 5/5
Direction Selection
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Panorama Effect
Spatial SpeechFocus
Speech Focus
Directionality
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
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
SuperShield
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Noise Reduction
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Own Voice Comfort
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Noise Cancellation
OpenSound Navigator™: On
Streaming Bass Boost
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: On/Off
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
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
Speech Guard™
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management

Accessories

Battery Charger
  • Pure Charger
  • Pure Dry&Clean Charger
  • Pure Portable Charger
  • Multi-Charger
Battery Charger
  • Oticon charger
  • SmartCharger
Bluetooth Streamer
  • StreamLine Mic
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
CROS System
  • CROS Pure Charge&Go T AX
CROS System
  • CROS PX
Hearing Aid Dryer
  • Pure Dry&Clean Charger
Hearing Aid Dryer
Landline to Streaming
Landline to Streaming
  • Phone Adapter 2.0
Power Pack
  • Pure Portable Charger
Power Pack
Remote Adjustments
  • Signia App
Remote Adjustments
  • Companion App
Remote Control
  • Signia App
  • miniPocket
Remote Control
  • Remote Control 3.0
  • ConnectClip
  • Companion App
Remote Microphone
  • StreamLine Mic
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
Smartphone App
  • Signia App
Smartphone App
  • On App
  • Companion App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • StreamLine Mic
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • ConnectClip
TV Streamer
  • StreamLine TV
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter 3.0