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Jabra Enhance Select 50R vs. Oticon Xceed
Check out our comparison of the Jabra Enhance Select 50R vs Oticon Xceed. 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 Jabra Enhance Select 50R is a rechargeable, over-the-counter hearing aid designed for mild to moderate hearing loss, offering features such as iPhone and Android streaming, automatic sound adjustments, and wireless app control. Priced at $995 or $1195 depending on the service package, it includes options for remote telecare and customization through the Jabra Enhance app, though it lacks hands-free calling and advanced streaming capabilities.
Product Description
The Oticon Xceed is a powerful behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid designed for individuals with severe-to-profound hearing loss, offering up to 146 dB SPL and 87 dB full-on gain. Powered by the Velox S platform with BrainHearing technology, it features OpenSound Navigator for improved speech clarity, iPhone streaming capabilities, and is available in two styles and three technology levels, starting at around $5,000 per pair.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
BTE-SP
User Rating
User Rating
4.0
10 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Moderate
- Severe
- Profound
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Busy Café
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
Quiet Office
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
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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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
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Accessory required
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
13
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Accessory required
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Accessory required
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
10
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Software
Adaptive Adjustments
—
Adaptive Adjustments
Yes
Adjustment Bands
6
Adjustment Bands
14
Adjustment Synchronization
Synchronized push button
Synchronized volume control
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Coordination
Automatic Phone Program
PhoneNow™
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Bass Boost
Low Frequency Boost: Basic
Bass Boost
—
Better Ear Focus
—
Better Ear Focus
Binaural Noise Management
Directionality
MultiScope Adaptive Directionality™
SoftSwitching™
Directionality
Multiple Directionality Options
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Pinna Omni
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Classifier
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Expansion
On/Off
Expansion
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Feedback Suppression
Auto DFS™
DFS Ultra™ II
Feedback Suppression
Feedback shield LX
OpenSound Optimizer™
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™ LX
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
Listening Programs
4
Machine Noise Reduction
—
Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: On/Off
Noise Reduction
Maximum noise removal: 9 dB
Occlusion Reduction
—
Occlusion Reduction
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
Comfort Phone™
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Power On Delay
SmartStart™
Power On Delay
Yes
Preference Adaptation
—
Preference Adaptation
YouMatic™ LX: 3 configurations
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
48
Soft Speech Boost
—
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster LX
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Balancing power effect: 100%
OpenSound Navigator™: Level 1
Stereo Audio Streaming
—
Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo streaming (2.4 GHz)
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Bass Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: 4 configurations
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Unique Amplification Strategy
WARP compression: 8
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™ LX: Level 1
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: On/Off
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Accessories
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Multi Mic
3.5mm Line to Streaming
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Battery Charger
- Charger
Battery Charger
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- Unite Phone Clip+
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
CROS System
—
CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
FM to Digital Streaming
- Multi Mic
FM to Digital Streaming
—
Landline to Streaming
—
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Remote Adjustments
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Control
- Unite Remote Control 2
- Unite Phone Clip+
- ReSound Smart 3D app
- ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
- Control+
Remote Control
- Remote Control 3.0
- ConnectClip
- Companion App
Remote Microphone
- Multi Mic
- Micro Mic
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Smartphone App
- ReSound Smart 3D app
- Control+
Smartphone App
- On App
- Companion App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Unite Phone Clip+
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartwatch App
- ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
Smartwatch App
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TV Streamer
- Unite TV Streamer 2
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
Telecoil Streamer
- Multi Mic
Telecoil Streamer
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