hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs. MDHearingAid Neo XS
Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs MDHearingAid Neo XS. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
Designed to be almost invisible, the Horizon Mini IX is extremely small, rechargeable, and offers impressive features for such a tiny device.
Product Description
Neo XS is an instant-fit in-ear OTC hearing aid that offers improvements in MDHearing's product line in terms of rechargeable battery life, audio processing, and size. However, our lab testing found its performance underwhelming.
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
Form Factor
CIC
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
—
Build Quality
3.8Below average
Battery
—
Battery
4.0Above average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
—
App Features
—
App Features
—
Comfort
—
Comfort
3.5Below average
Design
—
Design
4.0Below average
Value
—
Value
3.3Below average
Handling
—
Handling
3.0Below average
SoundScore
—
SoundScore
2.5Below average
Pro Support
—
Pro Support
2.0Below average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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—
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
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—
Quiet Office
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.
Software
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Directionality
Binaural OneMic directionality
Directionality
—
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Echo Reduction
—
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
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Hardware
Push Button
—
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
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