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hear.com Horizon AX vs. Sony CRE-E10

Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon AX vs Sony CRE-E10. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

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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.

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Product Description

The Sony CRE-E10 Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aid is a high-performing, earbud-style device designed for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. Priced at $1,299.99, it offers features such as Bluetooth audio streaming (iOS only), hands-free calling, and a rechargeable battery with up to 26 hours of life, making it a convenient and advanced option in the over-the-counter hearing aid market.

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

Audio Files

Busy Café
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Streaming Music
Open Ear
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Streaming Music
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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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.

Hardware

Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
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
13.0
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
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
Yes
Echo Reduction
EchoShield
Echo Reduction
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Compression
Frequency Lowering
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Speech and noise management: 7
Noise Reduction
Yes
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™
Own Voice Comfort
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
Self-fitting
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on hearing test through device
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
Yes

Accessories

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