JLab Hear OTC vs. ReSound Key
Check out our comparison of the JLab Hear OTC vs ReSound Key. 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 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 Resound Key is a budget prescription hearing aid. It features advanced technology for personalized sound adjustments and connectivity options for seamless integration with various devices.
Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
4.0
1 review
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-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
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Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
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—
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
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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
3.5mm Line to Streaming
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3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Multi Mic
Battery Charger
—
Battery Charger
- Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- Unite Phone Clip+
FM to Digital Streaming
—
FM to Digital Streaming
- Multi Mic
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- Unite Remote Control 2
- Unite Phone Clip+
- ReSound Smart 3D app
- ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
- Control+
Remote Microphone
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Remote Microphone
- Multi Mic
- Micro Mic
Smartphone App
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Smartphone App
- ReSound Smart 3D app
- Control+
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
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Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Unite Phone Clip+
Smartwatch App
—
Smartwatch App
- ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- Unite TV Streamer 2
Telecoil Streamer
—
Telecoil Streamer
- Multi Mic
Software
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
—
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Bands
6
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
Synchronized push button
Synchronized volume control
Automatic Phone Program
—
Automatic Phone Program
PhoneNow™
Bass Boost
—
Bass Boost
Low Frequency Boost: Basic
Directionality
Yes
Directionality
MultiScope Adaptive Directionality™
Natural Directionality™ II
SoftSwitching™
Synchronized SoftSwitching™
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Classifier
Expansion
—
Expansion
On/Off
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Auto DFS™
DFS Ultra™ II
Music Mode™
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: On/Off
Phone Ear Focus
—
Phone Ear Focus
Comfort Phone™
Power On Delay
—
Power On Delay
SmartStart™
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Impulse Noise Reduction: On/Off
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Unique Amplification Strategy
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Unique Amplification Strategy
WARP compression: 12
Wind Noise Reduction
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Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: On/Off
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
- Accessory required
IP Rating (Liquid)
4
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
5
Push Button
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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
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Telecoil
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Telecoil
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Volume Rocker
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Volume Rocker
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