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MDHearingAid Neo XS vs. Philips HearLink

Check out our comparison of the MDHearingAid Neo XS vs Philips HearLink. 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 Philips HearLink 9040 hearing aids, available exclusively at Costco for $1,499.99 per pair, feature advanced AI speech enhancement technology from Demant. These hearing aids offer hands-free calling, Bluetooth streaming for iPhone and Android, and come in rechargeable and battery-powered variants, making them suitable for a range of hearing losses from mild to severe-to-profound.

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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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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)
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
14.0
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume 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
Noise Reduction Mode: 4 options
Speech Clarifier: 3 options
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Directionality
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Ear Simulation
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Listening Programs
Listening Programs
4
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Binaural Noise Management
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management

Accessories

Battery Charger
Battery Charger
  • Standard Charger
  • Charger Plus
Bluetooth Streamer
Bluetooth Streamer
  • AudioClip
CROS System
CROS System
  • CROS MNR T R
Remote Adjustments
Remote Adjustments
  • HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • AudioClip
  • HearLink 2 app
  • Remote Control
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone
  • AudioClip
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • HearLink 2 app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • AudioClip
TV Streamer
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter