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Oticon Intent vs. Signia Silk Charge&Go IX
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Intent vs Signia Silk Charge&Go IX. 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 Signia Silk Charge&Go IX is a groundbreaking, rechargeable completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aid designed for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. It offers up to 28 hours of battery life, instant fit with soft silicone ear tips, and wireless control via the Signia app, but lacks Bluetooth streaming and can be challenging to handle due to its small size.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
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
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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
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Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Bluetooth® Audio
—
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)
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IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
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Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
15.3
Made For iPhone
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Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Call accept/reject
- Tinnitus volume
- Airplane Mode
Push Button
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Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
—
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
—
Software
AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 12 dB / 6 dB
AI Noise Removal
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Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Better Ear Focus
—
Directionality
—
Directionality
Binaural OneMic directionality
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Ear Simulation
—
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Frequency Lowering
—
Handling noise reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Handling noise reduction
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Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
6
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
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Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
48
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster
Soft Speech Boost
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Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sound™: 4 estimators
Spatial Awareness
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Balancer: 100%
Spatial Noise Cancellation
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Streaming Bass Boost
Power bass
Streaming Bass Boost
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Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SuddenSound Stabilizer: 6 Configurations
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
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Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
Environment classifier: 5 configurations
MoreSound Amplifier 3.0
MoreSound Intelligence 3.0: Level 1
Sound Enhancer: 3 configurations
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Desktop Charger
- Intent SmartCharger
Battery Charger
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Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
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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
- Signia App
Remote Control
- Companion App
- ConnectClip
- Remote Control 3.0
Remote Control
- miniPocket
- Signia App
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
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Smartphone App
- Companion App
Smartphone App
- Signia App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
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TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
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