JLab Hear OTC vs. Signia Pure Charge&Go IX
Check out our comparison of the JLab Hear OTC vs Signia Pure Charge&Go IX. 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
I was very impressed with the Signia Pure Charge&Go IX's overall design, sound performance, and app capabilities. These cutting-edge hearing aids offer advanced features such as hands-free calling, iOS and Android streaming, and a robust 39-hour battery life.
Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
4.2
7 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
3.8Below average
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Battery
3.0Below average
Battery
4.5Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
3.3Below average
App Features
5.0Above average
Comfort
4.5Above average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
4.0Below average
Design
4.8Above average
Value
5.0Above average
Value
3.2Below average
Handling
4.0Below average
Handling
4.6Above average
SoundScore
3.6Above average
SoundScore
3.9Above average
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Pro Support
5.0Above average
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
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
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
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
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
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
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
- Pure Charger
- Pure Dry&Clean Charger
- Pure Portable Charger
- Multi-Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- StreamLine Mic
CROS System
—
CROS System
- CROS Pure Charge&Go T AX
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Pure Dry&Clean Charger
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- Pure Portable Charger
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
- Signia App
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- Signia App
- miniPocket
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone
- StreamLine Mic
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- Signia App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StreamLine Mic
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- StreamLine TV
Software
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
—
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Direction Selection
—
Direction Selection
- 5/5
Directionality
Yes
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Spatial SpeechFocus
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
TruEar 360
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Conversation Dynamics Analyzer
Conversation Source Analyzer: 5/5
RealTime Conversation Enhancement: 5/5
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
6
Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Own Voice Comfort
—
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
48
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Augmented Focus™
Conversation Booster: 5/5
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- SBC
- AAC
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
IP Rating (Liquid)
4
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
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
—
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
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