JLab Hear OTC vs. Philips HearLink
Check out our comparison of the JLab Hear OTC vs Philips HearLink. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Philips HearLink
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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.
Product Description
The new Philips HearLink hearing aids from Costco are available at multiple price points and in a few different models. Should you buy them?
Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
2.8
19 reviews
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
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.
Accessories
Battery Charger
—
Battery Charger
- Standard Charger
- Charger Plus
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
CROS System
—
CROS System
- CROS MNR T R
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- HearLink 2 app
- Remote Control
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- AudioClip
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter
Software
AI Noise Removal
—
AI Noise Removal
Noise Reduction Mode: 4 options
Speech Clarifier: 3 options
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
—
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Directionality
Yes
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
4
Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Binaural Noise Management
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect 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)
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
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
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