Oticon Real vs. Phonak Bolero M
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Real vs Phonak Bolero M. 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 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 Phonak Bolero Marvel is a versatile Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aid designed for individuals with mild to severe hearing loss, offering excellent sound quality, robust connectivity, and ease of use. It features advanced sound processing, noise reduction, and universal Bluetooth connectivity, with options for rechargeable batteries and customization through the myPhonak app.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
BTE-F
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
4.0Above average
Battery
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
—
App Features
4.5Above average
App Features
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Comfort
—
Design
5.0Above average
Design
—
Value
3.3Below average
Value
—
Handling
5.0Above average
Handling
—
SoundScore
4.4Above average
SoundScore
—
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Pro Support
—
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
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
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
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
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
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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
3.5mm Line to Streaming
—
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Roger EasyPen
Accessory Connectivity
—
Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Battery Charger
- Oticon charger
Battery Charger
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
—
CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
CROS System
—
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
- Roger Select™
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Control
- ConnectClip
- Remote Control 3.0
- Companion App
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Mic Neckloop
—
Remote Mic Neckloop
- Roger MyLink
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
- Roger EasyPen
- Roger Pen
- Roger Select™
- Roger Table Mic II
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
—
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
- Roger EasyPen
- Roger Table Mic II
Smartphone App
- On App
- Companion App
Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone Streamer
—
Smartphone Streamer
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Roger Select™
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
- Roger Select™
- Roger On
- TV Connector
Software
AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 10 dB / 4 dB
AI Noise Removal
—
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Automatic Phone Program
EasyPhone
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Better Ear Focus
—
Directionality
—
Directionality
UltraZoom: Premium
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
EchoBlock
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 3.0
Expansion
Yes
Expansion
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Extended bandwidth
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Handling noise reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Handling noise reduction
—
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
3
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
—
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
—
Phone in Stereo
—
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
—
Preference Adaptation
—
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
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
SNR-Boost
Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo streaming (2.4 GHz)
Stereo Audio Streaming
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Bass Boost
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SuddenSound Stabilizer: 6 Configurations
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
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
WindBlock
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Accessory required
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
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
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
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