hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs. Signia Styletto IX
Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs Signia Styletto IX. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, 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 Signia Styletto IX is a cutting-edge, slimline receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aid launched in March 2024, featuring the advanced "Integrated Xperience" platform. Priced between $4,000 and $6,000, it offers enhanced speech-in-noise processing, Bluetooth LE audio streaming, and a rechargeable battery with up to 20 hours of life, making it a stylish and high-performance option for those with mild-to-severe hearing loss.
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
Form Factor
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
—
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Battery
—
Battery
4.0Above average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
—
App Features
5.0Above average
Comfort
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
—
Design
4.8Above average
Value
—
Value
3.3Below average
Handling
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Handling
4.6Above average
SoundScore
—
SoundScore
4.6Above average
Pro Support
—
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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—
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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—
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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—
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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
Battery Charger
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Battery Charger
- Charger with Qi-Charger Pad
- Styletto IX Dry&Clean Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
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Bluetooth Streamer
- StreamLine Mic
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Styletto IX Dry&Clean Charger
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- miniPocket
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone
- StreamLine Mic
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StreamLine Mic
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- StreamLine TV
Software
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Direction Selection
—
Direction Selection
- 5/5
Directionality
Binaural OneMic directionality
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Spatial SpeechFocus
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
TruEar 360
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Conversation Dynamics Analyzer
Conversation Source Analyzer: 5/5
RealTime Conversation Enhancement: 5/5
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
6
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Own Voice Comfort
—
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
48
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Augmented Focus™
Conversation Booster: 5/5
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
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Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Hands-Free Calling
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
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IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
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