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MDHearingAid Neo XS vs. Signia Pure Charge&Go IX
Check out our comparison of the MDHearingAid Neo XS vs Signia Pure Charge&Go IX. 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 Signia Pure Charge&Go IX is a cutting-edge hearing aid that offers advanced features such as hands-free calling, iOS and Android streaming, and a robust 39-hour battery life. It utilizes the latest Integrated Xperience (IX) platform to enhance speech clarity in dynamic environments and includes a user-friendly app for remote adjustments and virtual care.
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
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
Bluetooth® Audio
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Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
—
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.3
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Push Button
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Software
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Direction Selection
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Direction Selection
- 5/5
Directionality
—
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Spatial SpeechFocus
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
TruEar 360
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Conversation Dynamics Analyzer
Conversation Source Analyzer: 5/5
RealTime Conversation Enhancement: 5/5
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
6
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Own Voice Comfort
—
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Processing Channels
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Processing Channels
48
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
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Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Augmented Focus™
Conversation Booster: 5/5
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Accessories
Battery Charger
—
Battery Charger
- Pure Charger
- Pure Dry&Clean Charger
- Pure Portable Charger
- Multi-Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- StreamLine Mic
CROS System
—
CROS System
- CROS Pure Charge&Go T AX
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Pure Dry&Clean Charger
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- Pure Portable Charger
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
- Signia App
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- Signia App
- miniPocket
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone
- StreamLine Mic
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- Signia App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StreamLine Mic
TV Streamer
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TV Streamer
- StreamLine TV
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