hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs. Oticon Xceed
Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs Oticon Xceed. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology 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 Xceed is a powerful behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid designed for individuals with severe-to-profound hearing loss, offering up to 146 dB SPL and 87 dB full-on gain. Powered by the Velox S platform with BrainHearing technology, it features OpenSound Navigator for improved speech clarity, iPhone streaming capabilities, and is available in two styles and three technology levels, starting at around $5,000 per pair.
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
Form Factor
BTE-SP
User Rating
User Rating
4.2
12 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Moderate
- Severe
- Profound
Accessories
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
CROS System
—
CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
Landline to Streaming
—
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- Remote Control 3.0
- ConnectClip
- Companion App
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- On App
- Companion App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
Software
Adaptive Adjustments
—
Adaptive Adjustments
Yes
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
14
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Coordination
Automatic Phone Program
—
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Better Ear Focus
—
Better Ear Focus
Binaural Noise Management
Directionality
Binaural OneMic directionality
Directionality
Multiple Directionality Options
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Pinna Omni
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Echo Reduction
—
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Expansion
—
Expansion
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Feedback shield LX
OpenSound Optimizer™
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™ LX
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
4
Machine Noise Reduction
—
Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Noise Reduction
Maximum noise removal: 9 dB
Occlusion Reduction
—
Occlusion Reduction
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
—
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Power On Delay
—
Power On Delay
Yes
Preference Adaptation
—
Preference Adaptation
YouMatic™ LX: 3 configurations
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
48
Soft Speech Boost
—
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster LX
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Balancing power effect: 100%
OpenSound Navigator™: Level 1
Stereo Audio Streaming
—
Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo streaming (2.4 GHz)
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Bass Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: 4 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
Speech Guard™ LX: Level 1
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
—
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Accessory required
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
13
Hands-Free Calling
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Accessory required
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
—
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Push Button
—
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
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