hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs. Philips HearLink 9050
Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs Philips HearLink 9050. 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 Philips HearLink 9050 hearing aids, available at Costco for $1,499 per pair, are advanced rechargeable Bluetooth devices that utilize artificial intelligence and motion sensors to enhance speech understanding in noisy environments.
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
3.6
11 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Accessories
Battery Charger
—
Battery Charger
- Charger Plus miniRITE
- HearLink desk charger
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- Charger Plus miniRITE
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- Remote Control
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- AudioClip
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter
Software
AI Noise Removal
—
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Reduction
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
Yes
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Better Ear Focus
—
Better Ear Focus
Yes
Directionality
Binaural OneMic directionality
Directionality
—
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
3 options
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Echo Reduction
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Handling noise reduction
—
Handling noise reduction
Yes
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
Yes
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Noise Reduction
—
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
64
Soft Speech Boost
—
Soft Speech Boost
Yes
Spatial Awareness
—
Spatial Awareness
4 options
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Yes
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
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
SoundGuide
SoundMap 3
Speech Clarifier: 5 options
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
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)
—
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
—
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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