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Lexie Lumen vs. Philips HearLink 9050
Check out our comparison of the Lexie Lumen vs Philips HearLink 9050. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
Product Description
The Philips HearLink 9050 hearing aids, available at Costco for $1,499 per pair, are advanced rechargeable Bluetooth devices that utilize artificial intelligence and motion sensors to enhance speech understanding in noisy environments.
Form Factor
Tube
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
3.8
11 reviews
User Rating
4.0
1 review
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
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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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.
Hardware
Accelerometer
—
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
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Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Disposable Batteries
—
Gyroscope
—
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
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Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
7
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
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Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
15.3
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Call accept/reject
- Tinnitus volume
- Airplane Mode
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Software
AI Noise Removal
—
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Reduction
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Bands
Yes
Better Ear Focus
—
Better Ear Focus
Yes
Ear Simulation
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Ear Simulation
3 options
Extended Dynamic Range
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Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
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Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
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Feedback Suppression
Yes
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Handling noise reduction
—
Handling noise reduction
Yes
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
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New User Adaptation
Yes
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
64
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on hearing test through device
Self-fitting
—
Soft Speech Boost
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Soft Speech Boost
Yes
Spatial Awareness
—
Spatial Awareness
4 options
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Yes
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
SoundGuide
SoundMap 3
Speech Clarifier: 5 options
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Accessories
At Home Hearing Screener
- Lexie App
At Home Hearing Screener
—
Battery Charger
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Battery Charger
- Charger Plus miniRITE
- HearLink desk charger
Bluetooth Streamer
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Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- Charger Plus miniRITE
Remote Adjustments
- Lexie App
Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
- Lexie App
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- Remote Control
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Microphone
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Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
Smartphone App
- Lexie App
Smartphone App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
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Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- AudioClip
TV Streamer
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TV Streamer
- TV Adapter