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hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs. Orka Two

Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon Mini 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

Designed to be almost invisible, the Horizon Mini IX is extremely small, rechargeable, and offers impressive features for such a tiny device.

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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
Instant-Fit CIC
Form Factor
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Scoring

Build Quality
Build Quality
4.5Above average
Battery
Battery
3.5Below average
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
App Features
4.0Above average
Comfort
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
Design
5.0Above average
Value
Value
3.5Average
Handling
Handling
4.7Above average
SoundScore
SoundScore
3.8Above average
Pro Support
Pro Support
3.0Above average

Audio Files

Busy Café
Open Ear
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Busy Café
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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
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.

Accessories

At Home Hearing Screener
At Home Hearing Screener
  • Health App
Battery Charger
Battery Charger
  • Charging case
Power Pack
Power Pack
  • Charging case
Remote Adjustments
Remote Adjustments
  • Health App
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • Health App
  • Charging case
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • Health App

Software

AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Removal
AI Adaptive DeNoise
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
Directionality
Binaural OneMic directionality
Directionality
Adaptive Beamforming
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Echo Reduction
Environmental Adaptation
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
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

Bluetooth® Audio
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Liquid)
6
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Accept/end calls