Oticon Real vs. Philips HearLink
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Real vs Philips HearLink. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.
Philips HearLink
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Summary
Product Description
The Oticon Real Hearing Aid is the latest flagship model from Oticon, featuring advanced technologies such as Bluetooth audio streaming, Deep Neural Network (DNN) technology, and water resistance. It offers significant improvements over previous models with new features like the wind and handling stabilizer and Sudden Sound Stabilizer, enhancing speech clarity and reducing background noise for a more natural listening experience.
Product Description
The new Philips HearLink hearing aids from Costco are available at multiple price points and in a few different models. Should you buy them?
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
3.5
4 reviews
User Rating
2.8
19 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Oticon charger
- SmartCharger
Battery Charger
- Standard Charger
- Charger Plus
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
CROS System
- CROS PX
CROS System
- CROS MNR T R
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
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Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
- Remote Control 3.0
- ConnectClip
- Companion App
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- HearLink 2 app
- Remote Control
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
Smartphone App
- On 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: 10 dB / 4 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
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Automatic Phone Program
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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
Expansion
Yes
Expansion
—
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
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
—
Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
—
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
Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo streaming (2.4 GHz)
Stereo Audio Streaming
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Bass Boost
Streaming Bass Boost
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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 configuration: 5 Options
MoreSound Amplifier™ 2.0
MoreSound Intelligence™ 2.0: 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
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Accessory required (Android)
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
9.2
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
14.0
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
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