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MDHearingAid Neo XS vs. Sony CRE-C10 Self-Fitting OTC

Check out our comparison of the MDHearingAid Neo XS vs Sony CRE-C10 Self-Fitting OTC. 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 Sony CRE-C10 is a discreet, over-the-counter hearing aid designed for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. It features a self-fitting app-based system, impressive sound quality, and a compact CIC design, but lacks Bluetooth streaming and rechargeability, offering up to 70 hours of use on a single disposable battery.

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Form Factor
CIC
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Scoring

Build Quality
3.8Below average
Build Quality
4.7Above average
Battery
4.0Above average
Battery
4.3Above average
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
App Features
App Features
2.5Below average
Comfort
3.5Below average
Comfort
4.0Below average
Design
4.0Below average
Design
5.0Above average
Value
3.4Below average
Value
3.5Average
Handling
3.0Below average
Handling
3.5Below average
SoundScore
2.5Below average
SoundScore
4.1Above average
Pro Support
2.0Below average
Pro Support
1.0Below average

Audio Files

Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
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Initial Fitting-noisy
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Tuned Fitting-noisy
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Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
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
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Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
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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

Remote Control
Remote Control
  • Hearing Control App
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • Hearing Control App

Software

Adjustment Synchronization
Adjustment Synchronization
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Directionality
Directionality
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Adaptation
Situation Analyzer
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth: 12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Processing Channels
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Self-fitting
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on hearing test through device
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes

Hardware

Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
10
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Push Button
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries