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Oticon Intent vs. Philips HearLink
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Intent vs Philips HearLink. 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 Philips HearLink 9040 hearing aids, available exclusively at Costco for $1,499.99 per pair, feature advanced AI speech enhancement technology from Demant. These hearing aids offer hands-free calling, Bluetooth streaming for iPhone and Android, and come in rechargeable and battery-powered variants, making them suitable for a range of hearing losses from mild to severe-to-profound.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
3.8
4 reviews
User Rating
2.8
19 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
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.
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)
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
14.0
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
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
Software
AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 12 dB / 6 dB
AI Noise Removal
Noise Reduction Mode: 4 options
Speech Clarifier: 3 options
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Better Ear Focus
—
Directionality
—
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Handling noise reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Handling noise reduction
—
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
—
Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
—
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
Binaural Noise Management
Streaming Bass Boost
Power bass
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SuddenSound Stabilizer: 6 Configurations
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
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
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Wind Noise Reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Desktop Charger
- Intent SmartCharger
Battery Charger
- Standard Charger
- Charger Plus
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
CROS System
—
CROS System
- CROS MNR T R
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
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Power Pack
- Intent SmartCharger
Power Pack
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Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
- Companion App
- ConnectClip
- Remote Control 3.0
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- HearLink 2 app
- Remote Control
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
Smartphone App
- Companion App
Smartphone App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- AudioClip
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter
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