hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs. Signia Pure Charge&Go MaX

Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs Signia Pure Charge&Go MaX. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

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Product Overview

Horizon Mini IX
Pure Charge&Go MaX
Form Factor
Expert Rating
N/A
Score
4.3
Hearing Loss Level
MildModerate
MildModerateSevere
Product Features
Rechargeable
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidTelecoilIP68

Expert Ratings

Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.

Horizon Mini IX
Pure Charge&Go MaX

HearingTracker Score

Horizon Mini IX

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Pure Charge&Go MaX
4.3ABOVE AVERAGE

Signia MaX hearing aids are comfortable and easy to handle. Lab speech results improved with tuning; the sturdy portable charger is on the larger side.

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HearAdvisor SoundScore

Horizon Mini IX

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Pure Charge&Go MaX
4.3ABOVE AVERAGE

Signia Pure Charge&Go MaX achieved a SoundScore of 4.3/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 4.19/5.

Build Quality

Horizon Mini IX

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Pure Charge&Go MaX
4.9EXCELLENT

Pure MaX have an impressive build quality, featuring a top-of-the-line IP68 ingress rating. I also found their portable charging case robust, though on the larger size.

Battery

Horizon Mini IX

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Pure Charge&Go MaX
4.4ABOVE AVERAGE

Pure Max hearing aids have a reported battery life of around 30 hours per charge. While less than Signia's previous Pure C&G device, it is still plenty to get you through the day. Recharging takes 3 to 4 hours which can be done overnight while you sleep.

Bluetooth

Horizon Mini IX

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Pure Charge&Go MaX
5.0EXCELLENT

MaX are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for audio streaming and hands-free calling.

App Features

Horizon Mini IX

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Pure Charge&Go MaX
5.0EXCELLENT

Signia's app stands out with its user-friendly interface and modern, appealing design. It includes practical features like the ability to control the focus of your hearing aids and a mask mode to enhance speech clarity. Additionally, the app offers wellness features, utilizing hearing aid motion sensors for activity tracking.

Comfort

Horizon Mini IX

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Pure Charge&Go MaX
5.0EXCELLENT

I found MaX very comfortable due to their shape and earwire design. Your hearing care provider should ensure they are fitted for optimal comfort and hearing benefit before you leave the office.

Design

Horizon Mini IX

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Pure Charge&Go MaX
4.9EXCELLENT

MaX features a modern, sleek design and is available in a variety of colors, from discreet to bold. This latest generation has a rougher matt finish, which is nice.

Value

Horizon Mini IX

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Pure Charge&Go MaX
3.3BELOW AVERAGE

Signia Pure Charge&Go MaX has a value score of 4.7/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

Handling

Horizon Mini IX

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Pure Charge&Go MaX
4.5EXCELLENT

I did not run into any issues while using MaX hearing aids. They are very easy to use once setup by your hearing care provider. First-time users may need some practice to get accustomed to inserting the receiver-in-ear style properly.

Pro Support

Horizon Mini IX

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Pure Charge&Go MaX
5.0EXCELLENT

You should receive quality hearing care and support from your provider. The Signia App should enhance your experience with AI assistance and user-friendly virtual appointments, given your provider offers telehealth services.

Lab Recordings

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Horizon Mini IX
Pure Charge&Go MaX
Busy Cafe
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Pure Charge&Go MaX
Quiet Office
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Pure Charge&Go MaX
Streaming Music
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Horizon Mini IX

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Pure Charge&Go MaX

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

Horizon Mini IX
Pure Charge&Go MaX
Battery Charger
None

Pure Charger

This small desktop charger addresses basic needs when it comes to providing power to the hearing aids. 2 LEDs indicate the charging status (one per hearing aid). The Pure Charger can be plugged into the mains via USB to a power adapter.

Pure Portable Charger+1

This charger offers comfort and charging on the go. Its power bank allows for 3 full charges of a pair of hearing aids. A lid protects the hearing aids and prevents dust accumulating in the charger. 2 LEDs indicate the charging status (one per hearing aid) and one for the integrated power bank. All of the chargers are available with the power plug.

Pure Dry&Clean Charger+1

The Pure Dry&Clean Charger not only charges the hearing aids but also offers UVC cleaning and drying technology to keep the hearing aids in peak condition. The UVC cleaning starts automatically when the hearing aids are placed inside and is completed in just 15 minutes. 3 LEDs per hearing aid indicate their charging status and an additional LED indicates the cleaning status. The Pure Dry&Clean Charger also has a lid to ensure optimal cleaning and storage of the hearing aids.

Multi-Charger

Stationary Signia charger compatible with multiple hearing aids.

Remote Control
None

miniPocket

Enables push-button remote control of hearing aid functions.

Signia One App+2

Smartphone app for Signia MaX hearing aid controls, audio-streaming settings, Signia Assistant, and TeleCare.

TV Streamer
None

StreamLine TV

Streams television sound to hearing aids over a distance of up to 30 feet (10 meters).

TV Sound+1

The Signia TV Sound is a high-quality stereo audio streaming device designed to deliver clear TV audio directly to Bluetooth-enabled Signia hearing aids. It connects to a TV via an analog or optical cable and requires a USB power source. Pairing is simple—users turn on the device, restart their hearing aids, and place them within 20 cm to establish a connection. Once paired, audio streaming can be controlled via the Signia app, allowing users to start, pause, and adjust the volume effortlessly. This device enhances the TV listening experience for Signia hearing aid users by providing direct, latency-free sound transmission.

Hardware

Horizon Mini IX
Pure Charge&Go MaX
Accelerometer
No
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
No
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Auracast™ Ready
Connectivity Platform
No
OneConnect
Hands-Free Calling
No
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating
No
IP68
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
No
  • Change program
  • Accept/end calls
Telecoil
No
Yes
Volume Rocker
No
Yes

Software Features

Horizon Mini IX
Pure Charge&Go MaX
Adjustment Bands
20
20
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
e2e wireless 5.0
Audio Stream Mixer
No
Adaptive Streaming Volume
Direction Selection
No
Spatial ConfiguratorSpeech Focus5/5
Directionality
Binaural OneMic directionality
Adaptive DirectionalityAutomatic DirectionalityBinaural DirectionalitySpatial SpeechFocus
Ear Simulation
No
TruEar 360
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Auto EchoShieldReverberant Room Program
Environmental Adaptation
No
Ambient Scene AdaptationᴬᴵRealTime Conversation Enhancement5/5
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
12kHz
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback cancellation
Frequency Lowering
No
Frequency Compression
Listening Programs
6
6HD Music3
Machine Learning
No
Acoustic Intelligence™Signia Assistant
New User Adaptation
No
Acclimatization Manager
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Dynamic Noise ControlᴬᴵSoundSmoothing 2.03
Own Voice Comfort
No
Own Voice Processingᴬᴵ
Processing Channels
48
48
Tinnitus Relief
Yes
Notch TherapyOcean Waves Therapy Signal4Static Therapy Signal20/5
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams3Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.05/5Speech & Noise Management5/5SpeechStabilizer
Advanced Focus Streams3Augmented Focus™Conversation Booster5/5SpeechStabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
eWindScreen 2.0: 5/5