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Oticon Intent vs. Oticon Zircon

Check out our comparison of the Oticon Intent vs Oticon Zircon. 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 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.

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Product Description

The Oticon Zircon is a cost-effective hearing aid that integrates Oticon's advanced Polaris™ chip platform, designed to provide quality sound processing and essential features such as hands-free calling, audio streaming, and tinnitus support. Available in two technology levels and multiple styles, the Zircon offers flexibility for various hearing needs and comes with both rechargeable and standard battery options, making it a versatile choice for users seeking modern hearing aid technology at a lower price point.

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Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
3.7
11 reviews
User Rating
2.7
7 reviews
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
3.4Below 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-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
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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
00:00 / 00:00
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—
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
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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
  • Oticon charger
  • SmartCharger
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
CROS System
  • CROS
  • CROS PX
CROS System
  • CROS PX
Landline to Streaming
  • Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
  • Phone Adapter 2.0
Power Pack
  • Intent SmartCharger
Power Pack
—
Remote Adjustments
  • Companion App
Remote Adjustments
  • Companion App
Remote Control
  • Companion App
  • ConnectClip
  • Remote Control 3.0
Remote Control
  • Remote Control 3.0
  • ConnectClip
  • Companion App
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
Smartphone App
  • Companion App
Smartphone App
  • On App
  • Companion App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • ConnectClip
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter 3.0

Software

AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 12 dB / 6 dB
AI Noise Removal
—
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands: 14
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Better Ear Focus
—
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Ear Simulation
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Extended bandwidth
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
SuperShield
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Handling noise reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Handling noise reduction
—
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
—
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
—
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster
Soft Speech Boost
—
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sound™: 4 estimators
Spatial Awareness
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Balancer: 100%
Spatial Noise Cancellation
OpenSound Navigator™: On
Streaming Bass Boost
Power bass
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SuddenSound Stabilizer: 6 Configurations
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: On/Off
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
Speech Guard™
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
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Gyroscope
Yes
Gyroscope
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
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
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
—
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
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