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hear.com Horizon AX vs. Phonak Lyric 4

Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon AX vs Phonak Lyric 4. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.

From$139 / mtha pair

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.

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Product Description

The Phonak Lyric 4 is a unique, 100% invisible hearing aid that is deeply inserted into the ear canal by a specialist and can be worn continuously for months without removal. It offers natural sound quality, comfort improvements over previous models, and is particularly effective for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, but lacks modern connectivity features like Bluetooth streaming.

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Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
Disposable
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Hardware

Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
12.0
Made For iPhone
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Volume Rocker
Volume Rocker

Software

Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
Automatic Phone Program
TwinPhone
Automatic Phone Program
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Yes
Spatial SpeechFocus
Directionality
Echo Reduction
EchoShield
Echo Reduction
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Compression
Frequency Lowering
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Speech and noise management: 7
Noise Reduction
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™
Own Voice Comfort
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
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

Accessories

Battery Charger
  • Charger with Qi-Charger Pad
Battery Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
  • StreamLine Mic
Bluetooth Streamer
Hearing Aid Dryer
Hearing Aid Dryer
IIC Adjustment Tool
IIC Adjustment Tool
  • SoundLync
Power Pack
Power Pack
Remote Adjustments
  • Horizon App
Remote Adjustments
Remote Control
  • Horizon App
  • miniPocket
Remote Control
Remote Microphone
  • StreamLine Mic
Remote Microphone
Smartphone App
  • Horizon App
Smartphone App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • StreamLine Mic
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
TV Streamer
  • StreamLine TV
TV Streamer