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hear.com Horizon AX vs. Philips HearLink
Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon AX vs Philips HearLink. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.
Philips HearLink
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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 new Philips HearLink hearing aids from Costco are available at multiple price points and in a few different models. Should you buy them?
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
4.2
13 reviews
User Rating
2.8
19 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
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
—
Hands-Free Calling
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
12.0
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
14.0
Push Button
—
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Software
AI Noise Removal
—
AI Noise Removal
Noise Reduction Mode: 4 options
Speech Clarifier: 3 options
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Automatic Phone Program
TwinPhone
Automatic Phone Program
—
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Yes
Spatial SpeechFocus
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Echo Reduction
EchoShield
Echo Reduction
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Compression
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
4
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Speech and noise management: 7
Noise Reduction
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™
Own Voice Comfort
—
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Binaural Noise Management
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
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
—
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Charger with Qi-Charger Pad
Battery Charger
- Standard Charger
- Charger Plus
Bluetooth Streamer
- StreamLine Mic
Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
CROS System
—
CROS System
- CROS MNR T R
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
—
Remote Adjustments
- Horizon App
Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
- Horizon App
- miniPocket
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- HearLink 2 app
- Remote Control
Remote Microphone
- StreamLine Mic
Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
Smartphone App
- Horizon App
Smartphone App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StreamLine Mic
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- AudioClip
TV Streamer
- StreamLine TV
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter
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