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Lexie Powered by Bose vs. Oticon Intent
Check out our comparison of the Lexie Powered by Bose vs Oticon Intent. 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 Lexie B2 Plus Powered by Bose is an over-the-counter, self-fitting hearing aid priced at $999 per pair, designed for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. This rechargeable device offers iPhone and Android call streaming, a new recharging case, and an in-app hearing test for personalized sound customization.
Product Description
The Oticon Intent is a state-of-the-art hearing aid launched in February 2024, featuring advanced Deep Neural Network (DNN 2.0) technology for enhanced speech clarity in noisy environments and 4D sensor technology for adaptive sound settings. It offers improved connectivity with Bluetooth LE and Auracast-ready technology, faster rechargeability, and a compact design, making it suitable for a wide range of hearing loss levels.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
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
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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.
Hardware
Accelerometer
—
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Gyroscope
—
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
13.0
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
15.3
Push Button
—
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Call accept/reject
- Tinnitus volume
- Airplane Mode
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Software
AI Noise Removal
—
AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 12 dB / 6 dB
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Bands
24
Better Ear Focus
—
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Directionality
Yes
Directionality
—
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Handling noise reduction
—
Handling noise reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
—
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 12
Processing Channels
64
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on hearing test through device
Self-fitting
—
Soft Speech Boost
—
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster
Spatial Awareness
—
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sound™: 4 estimators
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Balancer: 100%
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Power bass
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SuddenSound Stabilizer: 6 Configurations
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Environment classifier: 5 configurations
MoreSound Amplifier 3.0
MoreSound Intelligence 3.0: Level 1
Sound Enhancer: 3 configurations
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Accessories
Battery Charger
—
Battery Charger
- Desktop Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Landline to Streaming
—
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- Companion App
- ConnectClip
- Remote Control 3.0
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- Companion App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
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