Oticon Intent vs. Oticon Own
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Intent vs Oticon Own. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
The Oticon Intent is a state-of-the-art hearing aid launched in February 2024, featuring advanced Deep Neural Network (DNN 2.0) technology for enhanced speech clarity in noisy environments and 4D sensor technology for adaptive sound settings. It offers improved connectivity with Bluetooth LE and Auracast-ready technology, faster rechargeability, and a compact design, making it suitable for a wide range of hearing loss levels.
Product Description
The Oticon Own Hearing Aid is a customizable in-the-ear device that offers advanced hearing solutions using the company's new Polaris chip platform. Available in five styles and five technology levels, it features the innovative BrainHearing and Deep Neural Network technologies for enhanced sound clarity and reduced listening effort, making it suitable for a wide range of hearing losses.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
IIC
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Build Quality
—
Battery
4.2Above average
Battery
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
—
App Features
4.4Above average
App Features
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Comfort
—
Design
5.0Above average
Design
—
Value
3.3Below average
Value
—
Handling
5.0Above average
Handling
—
SoundScore
4.7Above average
SoundScore
—
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Pro Support
—
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
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—
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
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—
Streaming Music
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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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
Battery Charger
- Desktop Charger
- Intent SmartCharger
Battery Charger
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
—
CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
CROS System
—
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
—
Power Pack
- Intent SmartCharger
Power Pack
—
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- Companion App
- ConnectClip
- Remote Control 3.0
Remote Control
—
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
—
Smartphone App
- Companion App
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
—
Software
AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 12 dB / 6 dB
AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 10 dB / 4 dB
Adaptive Adjustments
—
Adaptive Adjustments
Yes
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands
24
Automatic Phone Program
—
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Expansion
—
Expansion
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Handling noise reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Handling noise reduction
—
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
4
Machine Noise Reduction
—
Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
Occlusion Reduction
—
Occlusion Reduction
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
—
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Power On Delay
—
Power On Delay
Yes
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
64
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sound™: 4 estimators
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sound™: 4 estimators
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Balancer: 100%
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Balancer: 100%
Stereo Audio Streaming
—
Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo streaming (2.4 GHz)
Streaming Bass Boost
Power bass
Streaming Bass Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SuddenSound Stabilizer: 6 Configurations
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: 4 configurations
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Unique Amplification Strategy
Environment classifier: 5 configurations
MoreSound Amplifier 3.0
MoreSound Intelligence 3.0: Level 1
Sound Enhancer: 3 configurations
Unique Amplification Strategy
Environment configuration: 5 Options
MoreSound Amplifier™
MoreSound Intelligence™: Level 1
Sound Enhancer: 3 configurations
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Hardware
Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
—
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Bluetooth® Audio
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
10
Gyroscope
Yes
Gyroscope
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
—
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
15.3
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Call accept/reject
- Tinnitus volume
- Airplane Mode
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
—
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
—
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
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