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Lucid Hearing Tala vs. Signia Styletto IX

Check out our comparison of the Lucid Hearing Tala vs Signia Styletto IX. 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 Lucid Tala is a new over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid priced at $1,299.99 per pair, designed to enhance speech clarity and offer wireless streaming for both iOS and Android devices. While it features customizable sound settings through the Lucid Hearing app and boasts a 16-hour battery life, it lacks ear-level controls and has subpar Bluetooth audio quality, making it a mixed bag for users.

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Product Description

The Signia Styletto IX is a cutting-edge, slimline receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aid launched in March 2024, featuring the advanced "Integrated Xperience" platform. Priced between $4,000 and $6,000, it offers enhanced speech-in-noise processing, Bluetooth LE audio streaming, and a rechargeable battery with up to 20 hours of life, making it a stylish and high-performance option for those with mild-to-severe hearing loss.

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Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Scoring

Build Quality
3.5Below average
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Battery
3.1Below average
Battery
4.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
3.8Below average
App Features
5.0Above average
Comfort
4.0Below average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
3.9Below average
Design
4.8Above average
Value
3.8Above average
Value
3.4Below average
Handling
5.0Above average
Handling
4.6Above average
SoundScore
4.6Above average
SoundScore
4.6Above average
Pro Support
2.0Below average
Pro Support
5.0Above average

Audio Files

Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
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Initial Fitting-noisy
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Tuned Fitting-noisy
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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
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Tuned Fitting-music
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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

Battery Charger
Battery Charger
  • Charger with Qi-Charger Pad
  • Styletto IX Dry&Clean Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
Bluetooth Streamer
  • StreamLine Mic
Hearing Aid Dryer
Hearing Aid Dryer
  • Styletto IX Dry&Clean Charger
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • miniPocket
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone
  • StreamLine Mic
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • StreamLine Mic
TV Streamer
TV Streamer
  • StreamLine TV

Software

Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Direction Selection
Direction Selection
  • 5/5
Directionality
Precision Directional Listening System (PDL™)
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
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
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on audio preference selections
  • Tuned by user directly
Self-fitting
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
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
2
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
2
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion