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Oticon Real vs. Oticon Zircon

Check out our comparison of the Oticon Real vs Oticon Zircon. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

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From$3,198a pair
From$2,598a pair

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.

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Product Description

The Oticon Zircon is a cost-effective hearing aid that integrates Oticon's advanced Polaris™ chip platform, designed to provide quality sound processing and essential features such as hands-free calling, audio streaming, and tinnitus support. Available in two technology levels and multiple styles, the Zircon offers flexibility for various hearing needs and comes with both rechargeable and standard battery options, making it a versatile choice for users seeking modern hearing aid technology at a lower price point.

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Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Audio Files

Busy Café
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Busy Café
Open Ear
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Streaming Music
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Streaming Music
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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

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Disposable Batteries
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
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
9.2
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes

Software

AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 10 dB / 4 dB
AI Noise Removal
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands: 14
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Automatic Phone Program
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Better Ear Focus
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Ear Simulation
Expansion
Yes
Expansion
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
SuperShield
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Handling noise reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Handling noise reduction
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
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
OpenSound Navigator™: On
Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo streaming (2.4 GHz)
Stereo Audio Streaming
Streaming Bass Boost
Bass Boost
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SuddenSound Stabilizer: 6 Configurations
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: On/Off
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
Speech Guard™
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management

Accessories

Battery Charger
  • Oticon charger
Battery Charger
  • Oticon charger
  • SmartCharger
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
CROS System
  • CROS
  • CROS PX
CROS System
  • CROS PX
Landline to Streaming
  • Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
  • Phone Adapter 2.0
Remote Adjustments
  • Companion App
Remote Adjustments
  • Companion App
Remote Control
  • ConnectClip
  • Remote Control 3.0
  • Companion App
Remote Control
  • Remote Control 3.0
  • ConnectClip
  • Companion App
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
Smartphone App
  • On App
  • Companion App
Smartphone App
  • On App
  • Companion App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • ConnectClip
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter 3.0