hear.com Horizon AX vs. Phonak Audéo Infinio
Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon AX vs Phonak Audéo Infinio. 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
Phonak’s Infinio Sphere, launched in August 2024, introduces the AI-driven DEEPSONIC chip, designed to enhance speech clarity in noisy environments. My hands-on testing left me impressed with the Sphere's performance, especially in background noise.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
4.2
13 reviews
User Rating
3.8
4 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
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Build Quality
5.0Above average
Battery
—
Battery
4.6Above average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
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App Features
5.0Above average
Comfort
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
—
Design
4.1Below average
Value
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Value
3.4Below average
Handling
—
Handling
4.8Above average
SoundScore
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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
Accessory Connectivity
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Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Battery Charger
- Charger with Qi-Charger Pad
Battery Charger
- ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio
Bluetooth Streamer
- StreamLine Mic
Bluetooth Streamer
—
CROS System
—
CROS System
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Landline to Streaming
—
Landline to Streaming
- Roger Select™
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio
Remote Adjustments
- Horizon App
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Control
- Horizon App
- miniPocket
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Microphone
- StreamLine Mic
Remote Microphone
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
- Roger Select™
- Roger Table Mic II
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
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Remote Microphone (Mesh)
- Roger Table Mic II
Smartphone App
- Horizon App
Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone Streamer
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Smartphone Streamer
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StreamLine Mic
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Roger Select™
TV Streamer
- StreamLine TV
TV Streamer
- TV Connector
- Roger On
- Roger Select™
Software
AI Noise Removal
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AI Noise Removal
Spheric Speech Clarity
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Automatic Phone Program
TwinPhone
Automatic Phone Program
—
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Yes
Spatial SpeechFocus
Directionality
SpeechSensor
StereoZoom 2.0
UltraZoom: Premium
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Echo Reduction
EchoShield
Echo Reduction
—
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 6.0
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Compression
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
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New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Speech and noise management: 7
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
—
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™
Own Voice Comfort
—
Phone in Stereo
—
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
—
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
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Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Unique Amplification Strategy
Augmented Focus™
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 2.0
Sound Clarity: 5/5
Speech Quality: 5/5
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor Hearing
Speech Enhancer
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Hardware
Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Auracast™ Ready
Hands-Free Calling
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Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
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Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Audio Stream Mix
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
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Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Voice assistant
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
- Tinnitus program
Voice Assistant
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Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
- Siri
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
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