hear.com Horizon AX vs. Oticon Real
Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon AX vs Oticon Real. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
The Hear.com Horizon AX hearing aids feature advanced Signia Augmented Xperience (AX) technology, offering dual processors for improved speech and noise separation, and unique features like Speech Focus, Panorama Effect, and Relax Mode. Available in two rechargeable behind-the-ear styles, these hearing aids support audio streaming from both iOS and Android devices, and provide up to 28 hours of wear time on a single charge.
Product Description
The Oticon Real Hearing Aid is the latest flagship model from Oticon, featuring advanced technologies such as Bluetooth audio streaming, Deep Neural Network (DNN) technology, and water resistance. It offers significant improvements over previous models with new features like the wind and handling stabilizer and Sudden Sound Stabilizer, enhancing speech clarity and reducing background noise for a more natural listening experience.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
4.2
13 reviews
User Rating
3.2
5 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
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
4.5Above average
Comfort
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
—
Design
5.0Above average
Value
—
Value
3.3Below average
Handling
—
Handling
5.0Above average
SoundScore
—
SoundScore
4.4Above average
Pro Support
—
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
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Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
—
—
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
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—
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
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
- Charger with Qi-Charger Pad
Battery Charger
- Oticon charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- StreamLine Mic
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
CROS System
—
CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Landline to Streaming
—
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
—
Remote Adjustments
- Horizon App
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Control
- Horizon App
- miniPocket
Remote Control
- ConnectClip
- Remote Control 3.0
- Companion App
Remote Microphone
- StreamLine Mic
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Smartphone App
- Horizon App
Smartphone App
- On App
- Companion App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StreamLine Mic
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
TV Streamer
- StreamLine TV
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
Software
AI Noise Removal
—
AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 10 dB / 4 dB
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Automatic Phone Program
TwinPhone
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Better Ear Focus
—
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Yes
Spatial SpeechFocus
Directionality
—
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Echo Reduction
EchoShield
Echo Reduction
—
Expansion
—
Expansion
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Compression
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Handling noise reduction
—
Handling noise reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Speech and noise management: 7
Noise Reduction
—
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™
Own Voice Comfort
—
Phone Ear Focus
—
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Power On Delay
—
Power On Delay
Yes
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
64
Soft Speech Boost
—
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster
Spatial Awareness
—
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sound™: 4 estimators
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Balancer: 100%
Stereo Audio Streaming
—
Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo streaming (2.4 GHz)
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Bass Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SuddenSound Stabilizer: 6 Configurations
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Unique Amplification Strategy
Augmented Focus™
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 2.0
Sound Clarity: 5/5
Speech Quality: 5/5
Unique Amplification Strategy
Environment configuration: 5 Options
MoreSound Amplifier™ 2.0
MoreSound Intelligence™ 2.0: Level 1
Sound Enhancer: 3 configurations
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Hardware
Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
—
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Hands-Free Calling
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Accessory required
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
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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