hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs. Sony CRE-E10
Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs Sony CRE-E10. 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 Sony CRE-E10 Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aid is a high-performing, earbud-style device designed for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. Priced at $1,299.99, it offers features such as Bluetooth audio streaming (iOS only), hands-free calling, and a rechargeable battery with up to 26 hours of life, making it a convenient and advanced option in the over-the-counter hearing aid market.
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
Form Factor
Earbud
User Rating
User Rating
4.0
4 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
—
Build Quality
4.9Above average
Battery
—
Battery
4.4Above average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
3.0Below average
App Features
—
App Features
3.5Below average
Comfort
—
Comfort
4.5Above average
Design
—
Design
5.0Above average
Value
—
Value
4.1Above average
Handling
—
Handling
4.8Above average
SoundScore
—
SoundScore
5.0Above average
Pro Support
—
Pro Support
1.0Below 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
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- Hearing Control App
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- Hearing Control App
Software
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Directionality
Binaural OneMic directionality
Directionality
Yes
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Echo Reduction
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
—
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Noise Reduction
Yes
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
—
Self-fitting
—
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on hearing test through device
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
—
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
—
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
Hands-Free Calling
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
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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