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MDHearingAid Neo XS vs. Sony CRE-E10

Check out our comparison of the MDHearingAid Neo XS vs Sony CRE-E10. 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-E10 Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aid is a high-performing, earbud-style device designed for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. Priced at $1,299.99, it offers features such as Bluetooth audio streaming (iOS only), hands-free calling, and a rechargeable battery with up to 26 hours of life, making it a convenient and advanced option in the over-the-counter hearing aid market.

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Form Factor
CIC
Form Factor
Earbud
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
4.9Above average
Battery
4.0Above average
Battery
4.4Above average
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
3.0Below average
App Features
App Features
3.5Below average
Comfort
3.5Below average
Comfort
4.5Above average
Design
4.0Below average
Design
5.0Above average
Value
3.4Below average
Value
4.2Above average
Handling
3.0Below average
Handling
4.8Above average
SoundScore
2.5Below average
SoundScore
5.0Above average
Pro Support
2.0Below average
Pro Support
1.0Below average

Audio Files

Busy Café
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Busy Café
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Streaming Music
Open Ear
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Streaming Music
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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

Directionality
Directionality
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Self-fitting
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on hearing test through device
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
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
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Push Button
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion