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JLab Hear OTC vs. Sony CRE-C10 Self-Fitting OTC

Check out our comparison of the JLab Hear OTC vs Sony CRE-C10 Self-Fitting OTC. 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 Sony CRE-C10 is a discreet, over-the-counter hearing aid designed for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. It features a self-fitting app-based system, impressive sound quality, and a compact CIC design, but lacks Bluetooth streaming and rechargeability, offering up to 70 hours of use on a single disposable battery.

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Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Scoring

Build Quality
3.8Below average
Build Quality
4.7Above average
Battery
3.0Below average
Battery
4.3Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
App Features
3.3Below average
App Features
2.5Below average
Comfort
4.5Above average
Comfort
4.0Below average
Design
4.0Below average
Design
5.0Above average
Value
5.0Above average
Value
3.5Average
Handling
4.0Below average
Handling
3.5Below average
SoundScore
3.6Above average
SoundScore
4.1Above average
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Pro Support
1.0Below 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
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

Remote Control
Remote Control
  • Hearing Control App
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • Hearing Control App

Software

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Adjustment Synchronization
Adjustment Synchronization
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Directionality
Yes
Directionality
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Adaptation
Situation Analyzer
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth: 12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction
Yes
Processing Channels
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Self-fitting
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on hearing test through device
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • SBC
  • AAC
Bluetooth® Audio
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
10
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
IP Rating (Liquid)
4
IP Rating (Liquid)
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Change program
  • Accept/end calls
Tap Controls