MDHearingAid Neo XS vs. Nuance Audio Hearing Glasses
Check out our comparison of the MDHearingAid Neo XS vs Nuance Audio Hearing Glasses. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
Neo XS is an instant-fit in-ear OTC hearing aid that offers improvements in MDHearing's product line in terms of rechargeable battery life, audio processing, and size. However, our lab testing found its performance underwhelming.
Product Description
Nuance Audio Glasses seamlessly combine prescription eyewear with discreet over-the-counter hearing enhancement, offering solid performance in speech clarity but with some limitations in battery life and audio streaming.
Form Factor
CIC
Form Factor
Hearing Glasses
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
3.8Below average
Build Quality
3.9Below average
Battery
4.0Above average
Battery
1.9Below average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
—
App Features
—
App Features
3.5Below average
Comfort
3.5Below average
Comfort
4.5Above average
Design
4.0Below average
Design
5.0Above average
Value
3.4Below average
Value
3.1Below average
Handling
3.0Below average
Handling
5.0Above average
SoundScore
2.5Below average
SoundScore
4.1Above average
Pro Support
2.0Below 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
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
- Charging Pad
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- Remote Control
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- Nuance Audio App
Software
Directionality
—
Directionality
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
—
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Hardware
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
IP Rating (Liquid)
4
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Power on/off
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
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