Oticon Own vs. Sony CRE-E10
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Own vs Sony CRE-E10. 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 Own Hearing Aid is a customizable in-the-ear device that offers advanced hearing solutions using the company's new Polaris chip platform. Available in five styles and five technology levels, it features the innovative BrainHearing and Deep Neural Network technologies for enhanced sound clarity and reduced listening effort, making it suitable for a wide range of hearing losses.
Product Description
The Sony CRE-E10 Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aid is a high-performing, earbud-style device designed for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. Priced at $1,299.99, it offers features such as Bluetooth audio streaming (iOS only), hands-free calling, and a rechargeable battery with up to 26 hours of life, making it a convenient and advanced option in the over-the-counter hearing aid market.
Form Factor
IIC
Form Factor
Earbud
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
—
Build Quality
4.9Above average
Battery
—
Battery
4.4Above average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
3.0Below average
App Features
—
App Features
3.5Below average
Comfort
—
Comfort
4.5Above average
Design
—
Design
5.0Above average
Value
—
Value
4.2Above average
Handling
—
Handling
4.8Above average
SoundScore
—
SoundScore
5.0Above average
Pro Support
—
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
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—
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
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
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
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
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
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Battery Charger
—
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Landline to Streaming
—
Landline to Streaming
—
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- Hearing Control App
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone
—
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- Hearing Control App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
—
Software
AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 10 dB / 4 dB
AI Noise Removal
—
Adaptive Adjustments
Yes
Adaptive Adjustments
—
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands
—
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Automatic Phone Program
—
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Better Ear Focus
—
Directionality
—
Directionality
Yes
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Ear Simulation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
—
Expansion
Yes
Expansion
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Extended bandwidth
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Frequency Lowering
—
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
—
Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
—
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
—
Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
Yes
Occlusion Reduction
Yes
Occlusion Reduction
—
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
—
Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
—
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
—
Self-fitting
—
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on hearing test through device
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
—
Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo streaming (2.4 GHz)
Stereo Audio Streaming
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: 4 configurations
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Environment configuration: 5 Options
MoreSound Amplifier™
MoreSound Intelligence™: Level 1
Sound Enhancer: 3 configurations
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
10
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
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
Push Button
—
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
—
Volume Rocker
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Volume Rocker
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