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Oticon Intent vs Philips HearLink

Check out our comparison of the Oticon Intent vs Philips HearLink. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.

Oticon Intent
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Model
  • Oticon Intent miniRITE R
Level
  • Oticon Intent 1
  • Oticon Intent 2
  • Oticon Intent 3
  • Oticon Intent 4
Oticon Intent
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Philips HearLink
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Model
  • Philips HearLink 40 miniBTE T
  • Philips HearLink 40 miniBTE T R
  • Philips HearLink 40 miniRITE T
  • Philips HearLink 40 miniRITE T R
Level
  • Philips HearLink 9040
  • Philips HearLink 7040
  • Philips HearLink 5040
Philips HearLink
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Product Overview

Form Factor
RITE
RITE
User Rating
3.0
14 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Product Family
1 model
4 models
Retail Price
$7,097
$1,499

Hardware Features

Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
15.3
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 Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Accept/end calls
Telecoil
Yes
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Water Resistant Coating
Yes

Software Features

AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 12 dB / 6 dB
Noise Reduction Mode: 4 options
Speech Clarifier: 3 options
Adjustment Bands
24
24
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Yes
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Yes
Handling noise reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Listening Programs
4
4
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
Noise Reduction
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
Processing Channels
64
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sound™: 4 estimators
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Balancer: 100%
Binaural Noise Management
Streaming Bass Boost
Power bass
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SuddenSound Stabilizer: 6 Configurations
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Unique Amplification Strategy
Environment classifier: 5 configurations
MoreSound Amplifier 3.0
MoreSound Intelligence 3.0: Level 1
Sound Enhancer: 3 configurations
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management

Accessories

Battery Charger
  • Desktop Charger
  • Standard Charger
  • Charger Plus
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
CROS System
  • CROS MNR T R
Landline to Streaming
  • Phone Adapter 2.0
Remote Adjustments
  • Companion App
  • HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
  • Companion App
  • ConnectClip
  • Remote Control 3.0
  • AudioClip
  • HearLink 2 app
  • Remote Control
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
  • AudioClip
Smartphone App
  • Companion App
  • HearLink 2 app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • ConnectClip
  • AudioClip
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter 3.0
  • TV Adapter