hear.com Horizon Go IX vs. ReSound Sensia

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Product Overview

Horizon Go IX
Sensia
Form Factor
Expert Rating
Score
4.3
N/A
Hearing Loss Level
MildModerateSevere
MildModerateSevere
Product Features
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68

Expert Ratings

Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.

Horizon Go IX
Sensia

HearingTracker Score

Horizon Go IX
4.3ABOVE AVERAGE

Horizon Go IX is a top-tier, Signia-based rechargeable RIC that pairs excellent lab-verified speech performance with standout hands-free Bluetooth and a genuinely useful app suite, though its music streaming is only average for the open-fit form factor and many “unique” perks mirror what you can get from comparable WSA models.

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HearAdvisor SoundScore

Horizon Go IX
4.4ABOVE AVERAGE

Hear.com Horizon Go IX achieved a SoundScore of 4.4/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #19 of 39 Prescription Hearing Aid devices tested. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 4.19/5.

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Build Quality

Horizon Go IX
4.9EXCELLENT

Horizon Go IX have an impressive build quality, featuring a top-of-the-line IP68 ingress rating. They also come with a robust portable charging case.

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Battery

Horizon Go IX
4.4ABOVE AVERAGE

Horizon hearing aids offer an impressive 28 hours of use per charge, which is plenty to get you through the day. Recharging takes around 3 hours, but you can always get an addition 6 hours of use if needed with Horizon’s 30-minute quick charge feature.

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Bluetooth

Horizon Go IX
5.0EXCELLENT

Horizon Go IX are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for audio streaming and hands-free calling.

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App Features

Horizon Go IX
5.0EXCELLENT

The Horizon app has a user-friendly interface and modern, appealing design. It includes practical features like the ability to control the focus of your hearing aids and a tonal balance slider. Additionally, you will find preset modes which can help improve your listening experience depending on the environment you are in.

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Comfort

Horizon Go IX
5.0EXCELLENT

I found Horizon IX to be very comfortable thanks to their ergonomic shape and earwire design. Your hearing care provider should ensure they are fitted for optimal comfort and hearing benefit.

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Design

Horizon Go IX
4.2AVERAGE

Horizon IX features a modern, sleek design and is available in a variety of colors.

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Value

Horizon Go IX
3.2BELOW AVERAGE

Hear.com Horizon Go IX has a value score of 3.1/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

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Handling

Horizon Go IX
4.8EXCELLENT

I did not run into any issues while using Horizon Go 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.

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Pro Support

Horizon Go IX
5.0EXCELLENT

You should receive quality hearing care and support from your Hear.com provider. The Horizon app should further enhance your experience with easier access to useful setting adjustments.

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Lab Recordings

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Horizon Go IX
Sensia
Busy Cafe
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Quiet Office
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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.

Accessories

Compatible accessories for each hearing aid

Horizon Go IX
Sensia
Battery Charger

Pure Charger

This small desktop charger addresses basic needs when it comes to providing power to the hearing aids. 2 LEDs indicate the charging status (one per hearing aid). The Pure Charger can be plugged into the mains via USB to a power adapter.

Pure Portable Charger+1

This charger offers comfort and charging on the go. Its power bank allows for 3 full charges of a pair of hearing aids. A lid protects the hearing aids and prevents dust accumulating in the charger. 2 LEDs indicate the charging status (one per hearing aid) and one for the integrated power bank. All of the chargers are available with the power plug.

Pure Dry&Clean Charger+1

The Pure Dry&Clean Charger not only charges the hearing aids but also offers UVC cleaning and drying technology to keep the hearing aids in peak condition. The UVC cleaning starts automatically when the hearing aids are placed inside and is completed in just 15 minutes. 3 LEDs per hearing aid indicate their charging status and an additional LED indicates the cleaning status. The Pure Dry&Clean Charger also has a lid to ensure optimal cleaning and storage of the hearing aids.

Multi-Charger

Stationary Signia charger compatible with multiple hearing aids.

Premium Charger

Charges device when connected to power outlet, and also holds up to three full charges due to its onboard battery.

Standard Charger

Charges device when connected to power outlet.

Bluetooth Streamer

StreamLine Mic+2

A wireless clip-on mic that streams audio to hearing aids from any Bluetooth device.

None
CROS System

CROS Pure Charge&Go T AX

None
Remote Control

miniPocket

Enables push-button remote control of hearing aid functions.

Signia App+2

The Signia App provides a remote control, directional hearing control, telecare access, and access to connectivity and streaming settings.

Unite Remote Control 2

Gives you push-button control of volume and program settings on your hearing aids and lets you manage streaming accessories.

Unite Phone Clip++2

Small enough to clip onto your shirt collar, it streams phone calls and audio to your hearing aids from any Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone or smartphone.

Remote Microphone
None

Micro Mic

A matchbook-sized remote wireless microphone that lets you hear from a distance up to 80 feet away.

Multi Mic++3

The Multi-Mic+ is a versatile wireless accessory designed to help hearing aid users hear more clearly in challenging situations. It can be clipped onto clothing or worn on a lanyard to pick up a speaker’s voice and stream it directly to compatible hearing aids, or it can be placed on a table to capture group conversations in “table mode.” In addition to acting as a remote microphone, the Multi-Mic+ connects to other audio sources through a built-in telecoil, FM receiver (optional), or a standard 3.5 mm line-in cable, allowing users to stream sound from loop systems, FM transmitters, computers, TVs, or other devices. With a streaming range of up to 25 meters (82 feet), automatic mode switching, volume controls, and app integration, it provides flexible, high-quality sound input across a wide variety of listening environments

Smartphone App
None

ReSound Smart 3D app+2

Adjusts sound, volume and balance settings, tinnitus settings, and allows your provider to make remote adjustments to your hearing aid programs.

TV Streamer

StreamLine TV

Streams television sound to hearing aids over a distance of up to 30 feet (10 meters).

Unite TV Streamer 2

Streams stereo sound from the television directly to your hearing aids from up to 22 feet away.

ReSound TV Streamer+

The ReSound TV-Streamer+, which supports Bluetooth Auracast, streams high-quality sound with speech clarity directly to your hearing aids at the volume you prefer.

Hardware

Horizon Go IX
Sensia
Battery Life
No
Up to 30 hours without streaming; 24 hours typical, including several hours of streaming. Runtime varies with use, hearing loss, battery age and environment.
Bluetooth® Audio
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
Hands-Free Calling
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
IP Rating
IP68
IP68
Mic + Speaker In Ear
No
Yes
Push Button
No
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
No
  • Accept/end calls
Volume Rocker
Yes
No

Software Features

Horizon Go IX
Sensia
Adjustment Bands
20
17
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Yes
AI Noise Removal
No
Intelligent All-AroundAlso covers Directionality, Environmental AdaptationIntelligent FocusIntelligent Noise Tracker3 settings
Direction Selection
Speech Focus5/5Also covers Directionality
No
Directionality
Binaural DirectionalityPanorama EffectSpatial SpeechFocusSpeech FocusAlso covers Direction Selection
Adjustable directional mixAutoscope Adaptive Directionality™Binaural beamformingIntelligent All-AroundAlso covers AI Noise Removal, Environmental AdaptationSynchronized SoftSwitching™
Ear Simulation
TruEar 360
No
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
No
Environmental Adaptation
Conversation Dynamics AnalyzerConversation Source Analyzer5/5RealTime Conversation Enhancement5/5
360 All AroundAcoustIQEnvironmental Optimizer IIIntelligent All-AroundAlso covers AI Noise Removal, Directionality
Expansion
No
3 settings
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
No
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
No
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
DFS Ultra III: With Music Mode
Frequency Lowering
No
Sound Shaper
Listening Programs
6
Fully flexible programs: 4
New User Adaptation
No
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
NoiseTracker™ II: 5 settings
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
No
Processing Channels
48
17
Spatial Awareness
No
Spatial Sense™: Standard receivers on RIE models
Streaming Bass Boost
No
3 settings
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
No
Impulse Noise Reduction: 3 settings
Tinnitus Relief
Yes
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams3Augmented Focus™Conversation Booster5/5Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.05/5Speech & Noise Management5/5SpeechStabilizer
No
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Guard: 3 settings