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JLab Hear OTC vs. Oticon Zircon

Check out our comparison of the JLab Hear OTC vs Oticon Zircon. 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 JLab HEAR OTC Hearing Aid offers an affordable and user-friendly solution for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, featuring customizable sound settings and a sleek design. Extensive testing reveals its effective performance in various environments, making it a reliable choice for everyday use.

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Product Description

The Oticon Zircon is a cost-effective hearing aid that integrates Oticon's advanced Polaris™ chip platform, designed to provide quality sound processing and essential features such as hands-free calling, audio streaming, and tinnitus support. Available in two technology levels and multiple styles, the Zircon offers flexibility for various hearing needs and comes with both rechargeable and standard battery options, making it a versatile choice for users seeking modern hearing aid technology at a lower price point.

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

Scoring

Build Quality
3.8Below average
Build Quality
Battery
3.0Below average
Battery
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
App Features
3.3Below average
App Features
Comfort
4.5Above average
Comfort
Design
4.0Below average
Design
Value
5.0Above average
Value
Handling
4.0Below average
Handling
SoundScore
3.6Above average
SoundScore
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Pro Support

Audio Files

Busy Café
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Busy Café
Open Ear
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
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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.

Accessories

Battery Charger
Battery Charger
  • Oticon charger
  • SmartCharger
Bluetooth Streamer
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
CROS System
CROS System
  • CROS PX
Landline to Streaming
Landline to Streaming
  • Phone Adapter 2.0
Remote Adjustments
Remote Adjustments
  • Companion App
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • Remote Control 3.0
  • ConnectClip
  • Companion App
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • On App
  • Companion App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • ConnectClip
TV Streamer
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter 3.0

Software

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands: 14
Directionality
Yes
Directionality
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
SuperShield
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Processing Channels
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Noise Cancellation
OpenSound Navigator™: On
Streaming Bass Boost
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: On/Off
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Unique Amplification Strategy
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • SBC
  • AAC
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
IP Rating (Liquid)
4
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Change program
  • Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
Telecoil
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Volume Rocker
Yes