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Orka Two vs. Philips HearLink 9050

Check out our comparison of the Orka Two vs Philips HearLink 9050. 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

The Orka Two hearing aids offer sleek, modern design and advanced wireless features, including Bluetooth connectivity and hands-free calling for both iOS and Android devices. However, despite their AI-based noise reduction technology, they underperform in noisy environments and come with a relatively high price tag of $1,899, making them less ideal for those with severe hearing loss or those who require extensive in-person care.

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Product Description

The Philips HearLink 9050 hearing aids, available at Costco for $1,499 per pair, are advanced rechargeable Bluetooth devices that utilize artificial intelligence and motion sensors to enhance speech understanding in noisy environments.

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Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Audio Files

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Quiet Office
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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.

Hardware

Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
Gyroscope
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
6
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
15.3
Push Button
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
  • Power on/off
  • Call accept/reject
  • Tinnitus volume
  • Airplane Mode
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Accept/end calls
Telecoil
Telecoil
Yes

Software

AI Noise Removal
AI Adaptive DeNoise
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Reduction
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands
Yes
Better Ear Focus
Better Ear Focus
Yes
Directionality
Adaptive Beamforming
Directionality
Ear Simulation
Ear Simulation
3 options
Environmental Adaptation
Full Automatic Environment Classifier
Environmental Adaptation
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Handling noise reduction
Handling noise reduction
Yes
Listening Programs
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
New User Adaptation
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
Processing Channels
Processing Channels
64
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Boost
Yes
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Awareness
4 options
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Yes
Streaming Bass Boost
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Unique Amplification Strategy
Unique Amplification Strategy
SoundGuide
SoundMap 3
Speech Clarifier: 5 options
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management

Accessories

At Home Hearing Screener
  • Health App
At Home Hearing Screener
Battery Charger
  • Charging case
Battery Charger
  • Charger Plus miniRITE
  • HearLink desk charger
Bluetooth Streamer
Bluetooth Streamer
  • AudioClip
Power Pack
  • Charging case
Power Pack
  • Charger Plus miniRITE
Remote Adjustments
  • Health App
Remote Adjustments
  • HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
  • Health App
  • Charging case
Remote Control
  • AudioClip
  • Remote Control
  • HearLink 2 app
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone
  • AudioClip
Smartphone App
  • Health App
Smartphone App
  • HearLink 2 app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • AudioClip
TV Streamer
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter