Oticon Real vs. Zepp Clarity Pixie
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Real vs Zepp Clarity Pixie. 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
Zepp Pixie are a unique OTC hearing aid offering useful wireless app features, a discrete size, near all-day battery life, and more. From a price and performance perspective, Pixie beats Eargo, its closest competitor, on both counts.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
User Rating
3.2
5 reviews
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Build Quality
4.2Average
Battery
4.0Above average
Battery
3.4Below average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
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App Features
4.5Above average
App Features
3.9Average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Comfort
4.0Below average
Design
5.0Above average
Design
5.0Above average
Value
3.3Below average
Value
3.2Below average
Handling
5.0Above average
Handling
3.0Below average
SoundScore
4.4Above average
SoundScore
3.9Above average
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Pro Support
1.0Below average
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
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
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
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
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
Battery Charger
- Oticon charger
Battery Charger
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Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
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CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
CROS System
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Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
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Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Adjustments
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Remote Control
- ConnectClip
- Remote Control 3.0
- Companion App
Remote Control
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Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
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Smartphone App
- On App
- Companion App
Smartphone App
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Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
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TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
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Software
AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 10 dB / 4 dB
AI Noise Removal
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Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands
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Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Automatic Phone Program
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Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Better Ear Focus
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Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Ear Simulation
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Expansion
Yes
Expansion
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Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
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Extended bandwidth
Yes
Extended bandwidth
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Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
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Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Frequency Lowering
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Handling noise reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Handling noise reduction
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Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
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New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
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Noise Reduction
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Noise Reduction
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
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Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
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Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
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Self-fitting
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Self-fitting
- Tuned based on audio preference selections
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster
Soft Speech Boost
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Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sound™: 4 estimators
Spatial Awareness
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Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Balancer: 100%
Spatial Noise Cancellation
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Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo streaming (2.4 GHz)
Stereo Audio Streaming
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Streaming Bass Boost
Bass Boost
Streaming Bass Boost
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Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SuddenSound Stabilizer: 6 Configurations
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
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Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
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Unique Amplification Strategy
Environment configuration: 5 Options
MoreSound Amplifier™ 2.0
MoreSound Intelligence™ 2.0: Level 1
Sound Enhancer: 3 configurations
Unique Amplification Strategy
Clarity Boost
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
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Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
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Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Disposable Batteries
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Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Accessory required
Hands-Free Calling
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IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
7
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
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Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Push Button
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Rechargeable Batteries
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Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
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Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
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