hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs. Phonak Bolero M
Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs Phonak Bolero M. 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 Phonak Bolero Marvel is a versatile Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aid designed for individuals with mild to severe hearing loss, offering excellent sound quality, robust connectivity, and ease of use. It features advanced sound processing, noise reduction, and universal Bluetooth connectivity, with options for rechargeable batteries and customization through the myPhonak app.
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
Form Factor
BTE-F
User Rating
User Rating
4.1
2 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Accessories
3.5mm Line to Streaming
—
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Roger EasyPen
Accessory Connectivity
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Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Landline to Streaming
—
Landline to Streaming
- Roger Select™
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Mic Neckloop
—
Remote Mic Neckloop
- Roger MyLink
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone
- Roger EasyPen
- Roger Pen
- Roger Select™
- Roger Table Mic II
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
—
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
- Roger EasyPen
- Roger Table Mic II
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone Streamer
—
Smartphone Streamer
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Roger Select™
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- Roger Select™
- Roger On
- TV Connector
Software
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Automatic Phone Program
—
Automatic Phone Program
EasyPhone
Directionality
Binaural OneMic directionality
Directionality
UltraZoom: Premium
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Echo Reduction
EchoBlock
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 3.0
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
3
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
—
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Phone in Stereo
—
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
—
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
SNR-Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
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
WindBlock
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
—
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Hands-Free Calling
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
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
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
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