Oticon Real vs. Signia Pure Charge&Go IX
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Real vs Signia Pure 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 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
I was very impressed with the Signia Pure Charge&Go IX's overall design, sound performance, and app capabilities. These cutting-edge hearing aids offer advanced features such as hands-free calling, iOS and Android streaming, and a robust 39-hour battery life.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Battery
4.0Above average
Battery
4.5Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
4.5Above average
App Features
5.0Above average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
5.0Above average
Design
4.8Above average
Value
3.3Below average
Value
3.3Below average
Handling
5.0Above average
Handling
4.6Above average
SoundScore
4.4Above average
SoundScore
4.5Above average
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Audio Files
Busy Cafe
Busy Cafe
Quiet Office
Quiet Office
Streaming Music
Streaming Music
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
- Oticon charger
Battery Charger
- Pure Charger
- Pure Dry&Clean Charger
- Pure Portable Charger
- Multi-Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
- StreamLine Mic
- TV Sound
CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
CROS System
- CROS Pure Charge&Go T AX
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Pure Dry&Clean Charger
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
—
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- Pure Portable Charger
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Adjustments
- Signia App
Remote Control
- ConnectClip
- Remote Control 3.0
- Companion App
Remote Control
- Signia App
- miniPocket
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
- StreamLine Mic
Smartphone App
- On App
- Companion App
Smartphone App
- Signia App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StreamLine Mic
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
- StreamLine TV
- TV Sound
Software
AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 10 dB / 4 dB
AI Noise Removal
—
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Automatic Phone Program
—
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Better Ear Focus
—
Direction Selection
—
Direction Selection
- 5/5
Directionality
—
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Spatial SpeechFocus
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Ear Simulation
TruEar 360
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Conversation Dynamics Analyzer
Conversation Source Analyzer: 5/5
RealTime Conversation Enhancement: 5/5
Expansion
Yes
Expansion
—
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
—
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
6
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
—
Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Own Voice Comfort
—
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
—
Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
—
Processing Channels
64
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
—
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
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
Environment configuration: 5 Options
MoreSound Amplifier™ 2.0
MoreSound Intelligence™ 2.0: Level 1
Sound Enhancer: 3 configurations
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Augmented Focus™
Conversation Booster: 5/5
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
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)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
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
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Change program
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
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