hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs. Oticon Intent
Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs Oticon Intent. 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
The Oticon Intent is a state-of-the-art hearing aid launched in February 2024, featuring advanced Deep Neural Network (DNN 2.0) technology for enhanced speech clarity in noisy environments and 4D sensor technology for adaptive sound settings. It offers improved connectivity with Bluetooth LE and Auracast-ready technology, faster rechargeability, and a compact design, making it suitable for a wide range of hearing loss levels.
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
3.8
9 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
—
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Battery
—
Battery
4.2Above average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
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App Features
4.4Above average
Comfort
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Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
—
Design
5.0Above average
Value
—
Value
3.3Below average
Handling
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Handling
5.0Above average
SoundScore
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SoundScore
4.7Above average
Pro Support
—
Pro Support
5.0Above 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
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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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
Battery Charger
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Battery Charger
- Desktop Charger
- Intent SmartCharger
Bluetooth Streamer
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Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
CROS System
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CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
Landline to Streaming
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Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- Intent SmartCharger
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- Companion App
- ConnectClip
- Remote Control 3.0
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- Companion App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
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Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
TV Streamer
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TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
Software
AI Noise Removal
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AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 12 dB / 6 dB
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Better Ear Focus
—
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Directionality
Binaural OneMic directionality
Directionality
—
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Echo Reduction
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Handling noise reduction
—
Handling noise reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
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New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Noise Reduction
—
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
64
Soft Speech Boost
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Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster
Spatial Awareness
—
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sound™: 4 estimators
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Balancer: 100%
Streaming Bass Boost
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Streaming Bass Boost
Power bass
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
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Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SuddenSound Stabilizer: 6 Configurations
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Unique Amplification Strategy
Environment classifier: 5 configurations
MoreSound Amplifier 3.0
MoreSound Intelligence 3.0: Level 1
Sound Enhancer: 3 configurations
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Hardware
Accelerometer
—
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
—
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Gyroscope
—
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
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IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
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Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Call accept/reject
- Tinnitus volume
- Airplane Mode
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
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