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MDHearingAid Neo XS vs. Phonak Audéo Lumity
Check out our comparison of the MDHearingAid Neo XS vs Phonak Audéo Lumity. 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
Phonak Lumity Bluetooth Hearing Aids are advanced devices designed to enhance speech clarity and reduce background noise, featuring AutoSense OS™ 5.0 and StereoZoom 2.0 technology. These hearing aids offer hands-free connectivity for both iOS and Android devices, are rechargeable, and come in various models to suit different hearing needs and preferences.
Form Factor
CIC
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
3.8
8 reviews
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
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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
—
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Audio Stream Mix
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Voice assistant
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
—
Voice Assistant
—
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
- Siri
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Software
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Automatic Phone Program
—
Automatic Phone Program
EasyPhone
Directionality
—
Directionality
SpeechSensor
StereoZoom 2.0
UltraZoom: Premium
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
EchoBlock
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 5.0
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
—
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Phone in Stereo
—
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
—
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor Hearing
Speech Enhancer
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Accessories
Accessory Connectivity
—
Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Battery Charger
—
Battery Charger
- Charger Ease
CROS System
—
CROS System
- CROS Lumity
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
—
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- TV Connector
- Roger On
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