MDHearingAid Neo XS vs. ReSound Key
Check out our comparison of the MDHearingAid Neo XS vs ReSound Key. 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
The Resound Key is a budget prescription hearing aid. It features advanced technology for personalized sound adjustments and connectivity options for seamless integration with various devices.
Form Factor
CIC
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
4.0
1 review
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
3.8Below average
Build Quality
—
Battery
4.0Above average
Battery
—
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
—
App Features
—
App Features
—
Comfort
3.5Below average
Comfort
—
Design
4.0Below average
Design
—
Value
3.4Below average
Value
—
Handling
3.0Below average
Handling
—
SoundScore
2.5Below average
SoundScore
—
Pro Support
2.0Below average
Pro Support
—
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
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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
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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
3.5mm Line to Streaming
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3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Multi Mic
Battery Charger
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Battery Charger
- Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- Unite Phone Clip+
FM to Digital Streaming
—
FM to Digital Streaming
- Multi Mic
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- Unite Remote Control 2
- Unite Phone Clip+
- ReSound Smart 3D app
- ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
- Control+
Remote Microphone
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Remote Microphone
- Multi Mic
- Micro Mic
Smartphone App
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Smartphone App
- ReSound Smart 3D app
- Control+
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
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Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Unite Phone Clip+
Smartwatch App
—
Smartwatch App
- ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- Unite TV Streamer 2
Telecoil Streamer
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Telecoil Streamer
- Multi Mic
Software
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Bands
6
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
Synchronized push button
Synchronized volume control
Automatic Phone Program
—
Automatic Phone Program
PhoneNow™
Bass Boost
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Bass Boost
Low Frequency Boost: Basic
Directionality
—
Directionality
MultiScope Adaptive Directionality™
Natural Directionality™ II
SoftSwitching™
Synchronized SoftSwitching™
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Classifier
Expansion
—
Expansion
On/Off
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Auto DFS™
DFS Ultra™ II
Music Mode™
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: On/Off
Phone Ear Focus
—
Phone Ear Focus
Comfort Phone™
Power On Delay
—
Power On Delay
SmartStart™
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
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Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Impulse Noise Reduction: On/Off
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Unique Amplification Strategy
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Unique Amplification Strategy
WARP compression: 12
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: On/Off
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
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Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Accessory required
IP Rating (Liquid)
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IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
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IP Rating (Solid)
5
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
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Telecoil
—
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
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