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MDHearingAid Neo XS vs. Oticon Real

Check out our comparison of the MDHearingAid Neo XS vs Oticon Real. 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

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.

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Product Description

The Oticon Real Hearing Aid is the latest flagship model from Oticon, featuring advanced technologies such as Bluetooth audio streaming, Deep Neural Network (DNN) technology, and water resistance. It offers significant improvements over previous models with new features like the wind and handling stabilizer and Sudden Sound Stabilizer, enhancing speech clarity and reducing background noise for a more natural listening experience.

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Form Factor
CIC
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Audio Files

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Open Ear
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Quiet Office
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Quiet Office
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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

Bluetooth® Audio
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Hands-Free Calling
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Volume Rocker
Yes

Software

AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 10 dB / 4 dB
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands
24
Automatic Phone Program
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Better Ear Focus
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Ear Simulation
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Expansion
Expansion
Yes
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
Phone Ear Focus
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Power On Delay
Power On Delay
Yes
Processing Channels
Processing Channels
64
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%
Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo streaming (2.4 GHz)
Streaming Bass Boost
Streaming Bass Boost
Bass Boost
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 configuration: 5 Options
MoreSound Amplifier™ 2.0
MoreSound Intelligence™ 2.0: Level 1
Sound Enhancer: 3 configurations
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer

Accessories

Battery Charger
Battery Charger
  • Oticon charger
  • SmartCharger
Bluetooth Streamer
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
CROS System
CROS System
  • CROS PX
Landline to Streaming
Landline to Streaming
  • Phone Adapter 2.0
Remote Adjustments
Remote Adjustments
  • Companion App
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • Remote Control 3.0
  • ConnectClip
  • Companion App
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • On App
  • Companion App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • ConnectClip
TV Streamer
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter 3.0