Oticon Intent vs. Philips HearLink 9050
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Intent 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.
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 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.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
3.8
9 reviews
User Rating
3.6
11 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
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
- Charger Plus miniRITE
- HearLink desk charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
CROS System
—
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
—
Power Pack
- Intent SmartCharger
Power Pack
- Charger Plus miniRITE
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
- Companion App
- ConnectClip
- Remote Control 3.0
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- Remote Control
- HearLink 2 app
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
Software
AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 12 dB / 6 dB
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Reduction
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands
Yes
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Better Ear Focus
Yes
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Ear Simulation
3 options
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Handling noise reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Handling noise reduction
Yes
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
Yes
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
64
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster
Soft Speech Boost
Yes
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sound™: 4 estimators
Spatial Awareness
4 options
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Balancer: 100%
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Yes
Streaming Bass Boost
Power bass
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
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
SoundGuide
SoundMap 3
Speech Clarifier: 5 options
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Hardware
Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Gyroscope
Yes
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
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
- 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
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
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