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Hear.com Horizon AX vs Oticon Zircon
Check out our comparison of the Hear.com Horizon AX vs Oticon Zircon. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.
Product Overview
Form Factor
RITE
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Retail Price
$199
$3,885
Hardware Features
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Accessory required (Android)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
12.0
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Water Resistant Coating
Yes
Software Features
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands: 14
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Automatic Phone Program
TwinPhone
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Yes
Spatial SpeechFocus
Echo Reduction
EchoShield
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Shield
SuperShield
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Compression
Speech Rescue™
Listening Programs
6
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Speech and noise management: 7
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels: 48
Spatial Noise Cancellation
OpenSound Navigator™: On
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: On/Off
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Unique Amplification Strategy
Augmented Focus™
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 2.0
Sound Clarity: 5/5
Speech Quality: 5/5
Speech Guard™
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Management
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Charger with Qi-Charger Pad
- Oticon charger
- SmartCharger
Bluetooth Streamer
- StreamLine Mic
- ConnectClip
CROS System
- CROS PX
Hearing Aid Dryer
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Power Pack
Remote Adjustments
- Horizon App
- Companion App
Remote Control
- Horizon App
- miniPocket
- Remote Control 3.0
- ConnectClip
- Companion App
Remote Microphone
- StreamLine Mic
- ConnectClip
Smartphone App
- Horizon App
- On App
- Companion App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StreamLine Mic
- ConnectClip
TV Streamer
- StreamLine TV
- TV Adapter 3.0