hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs. Oticon Reveal
Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs Oticon Reveal. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Product Overview
Expert Ratings
Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.
HearingTracker Score
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Oticon Reveal combines strong lab speech results with comfortable hearing aids and stable Bluetooth. Our reviewer questioned the charger lid’s sturdiness.
Read full reviewHearAdvisor SoundScore
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Oticon Reveal 1 miniRITE achieved a SoundScore of 5.1/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 4.19/5.
Build Quality
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Reveal offer the same excellent moisture and dust protection as Intent with an IP68 rating. The hearing aids appear well built though I found certain portions of the charger, like the lid, less robust than expected.
Battery
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With a battery life of up to 20 hours, longer without streaming, Reveal should last you all day. This is consistent with Oticon's previous Intent hearing aid.
Bluetooth
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Reveal offered easy and stable wireless connection. Their audio quality while streaming music, and during hands-free calling, was good and comparable to other prescription hearing aids.
App Features
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I found the Companion app easy to navigate and use. Other prescription hearing aid companies offer more in-depth apps, but there is still plenty of opportunity to customize settings from your mobile device. The HearingFitness component is also a nice feature for those who like to actively track their progress.
Comfort
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Oticon hearing aids like Reveal differ in design from other major manufacturers; however, they were very comfortable on my ears. Your hearing care providers can make numerous physical changes to prescription hearing aids in office to improve comfort on your ears.
Design
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Reveal are modern looking hearing aids though their size is slightly larger than many of the latest "micro" or "mini" designs. Regardless, I found them fairly discrete and Oticon offers plenty of colors, from skin tones to deep plum purple.
Value
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Oticon Reveal 1 miniRITE has no value rating available yet.
Handling
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Reveal are easy to use and adjust either with the multi-function button or Oticon Companion app. I had no issues making adjustments with either.
Pro Support
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Prescription hearing aids like Intent are fit by hearing care providers so you should receive quality care. The Oticon Companion app also opens the possibility for remote programming and virtual follow-up appointments.
Lab Recordings
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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
Oticon Charger miniRITE
Contact charger for Oticon Reveal miniRITE R and Oticon CROS RE miniRITE R.
CROS RE
Rechargeable CROS RE miniRITE R transmitter with Reveal AI Clarifier, contact charging, a lithium-ion battery, and a stated 24-hour operating time.
Remote Control 3.0
ConnectClip+3
Transmits audio to your hearing aids from a distance, lets you make hands-free phone calls, and adjusts your hearing aid volume and program settings.
Companion App+2
App that lets you adjust the volume, mute your hearing aids, and change listening programs. Includes streaming EQ and remote care.
EduMic+3
Wireless remote microphone and streaming accessory for compatible Oticon hearing aids.
TV Adapter 3.0
Streams TV audio directly to your hearing aids at the volume you choose with an effective range of up to 45 feet.
Hardware
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Bluetooth® LE Audio
- Bluetooth® Low Energy
- Auracast™
- Android (ASHA)
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Bluetooth® LE Audio
Software Features
- VAC+
- NAL-NL1
- NAL-NL2
- NAL-NL3
- DSL v5