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Oticon Reveal vs. Phonak Lyric 4

Check out our comparison of the Oticon Reveal vs Phonak Lyric 4. 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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4.5
Oticon Reveal 1 miniRITE R
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Product Overview

Reveal
Lyric 4
Form Factor
Expert Rating
Score
4.5
N/A
User Rating
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3.818 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
MildModerateSevere
MildModerate
Product Features
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidTelecoilIP68
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Expert Ratings

Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.

Reveal
Lyric 4

HearingTracker Score

Reveal
4.5EXCELLENT

Oticon Reveal combines strong lab speech results with comfortable hearing aids and stable Bluetooth. Our reviewer questioned the charger lid’s sturdiness.

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Lyric 4

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HearAdvisor SoundScore

Reveal
5.1EXCELLENT

Oticon Reveal 1 miniRITE achieved a SoundScore of 5.1/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 4.19/5.

Lyric 4

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Build Quality

Reveal
4.9EXCELLENT

Reveal offer the same excellent moisture and dust protection as Intent with an IP68 rating. The hearing aids appear well built though I found certain portions of the charger, like the lid, less robust than expected.

Lyric 4

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Battery

Reveal
4.0AVERAGE

With a battery life of up to 20 hours, longer without streaming, Reveal should last you all day. This is consistent with Oticon's previous Intent hearing aid.

Lyric 4

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Bluetooth

Reveal
5.0EXCELLENT

Reveal offered easy and stable wireless connection. Their audio quality while streaming music, and during hands-free calling, was good and comparable to other prescription hearing aids.

Lyric 4

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App Features

Reveal
4.5EXCELLENT

I found the Companion app easy to navigate and use. Other prescription hearing aid companies offer more in-depth apps, but there is still plenty of opportunity to customize settings from your mobile device. The HearingFitness component is also a nice feature for those who like to actively track their progress.

Lyric 4

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Comfort

Reveal
5.0EXCELLENT

Oticon hearing aids like Reveal differ in design from other major manufacturers; however, they were very comfortable on my ears. Your hearing care providers can make numerous physical changes to prescription hearing aids in office to improve comfort on your ears.

Lyric 4

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Design

Reveal
4.8EXCELLENT

Reveal are modern looking hearing aids though their size is slightly larger than many of the latest "micro" or "mini" designs. Regardless, I found them fairly discrete and Oticon offers plenty of colors, from skin tones to deep plum purple.

Lyric 4

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Value

Reveal
3.5BELOW AVERAGE

Oticon Reveal 1 miniRITE has no value rating available yet.

Lyric 4

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Handling

Reveal
4.8EXCELLENT

Reveal are easy to use and adjust either with the multi-function button or Oticon Companion app. I had no issues making adjustments with either.

Lyric 4

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Pro Support

Reveal
5.0EXCELLENT

Prescription hearing aids like Intent are fit by hearing care providers so you should receive quality care. The Oticon Companion app also opens the possibility for remote programming and virtual follow-up appointments.

Lyric 4

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Lab Recordings

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Reveal
Lyric 4
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Reveal
Lyric 4

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Streaming Music
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Reveal
Lyric 4

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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

Compatible accessories for each hearing aid

Reveal
Lyric 4
Battery Charger

Oticon Charger miniRITE

Contact charger for Oticon Reveal miniRITE R and Oticon CROS RE miniRITE R.

None
CROS System

CROS RE

Rechargeable CROS RE miniRITE R transmitter with Reveal AI Clarifier, contact charging, a lithium-ion battery, and a stated 24-hour operating time.

None
IIC Adjustment Tool
None

SoundLync

Remote Control

Remote Control 3.0

ConnectClip+3

Transmits audio to your hearing aids from a distance, lets you make hands-free phone calls, and adjusts your hearing aid volume and program settings.

Companion App+2

App that lets you adjust the volume, mute your hearing aids, and change listening programs. Includes streaming EQ and remote care.

None
Remote Microphone

EduMic+3

Wireless remote microphone and streaming accessory for compatible Oticon hearing aids.

None
TV Streamer

TV Adapter 3.0

Streams TV audio directly to your hearing aids at the volume you choose with an effective range of up to 45 feet.

None

Hardware

Reveal
Lyric 4
Battery Life
24 hours
No
Bluetooth® Audio
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Bluetooth® LE Audio
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy
  • Auracast™
  • Android (ASHA)
No
Charging Method
Contact charging: Contact charging
No
CROS/BiCROS Compatibility
CROS compatible
No
Fast Pair
Yes
No
Hands-Free Calling
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Bluetooth® LE Audio
No
IP Rating
IP68
No
Near-Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI)
NFMI
No
Push Button
Yes
No
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
No
Tap Controls
Yes
No
Telecoil
Yes
No

Software Features

Reveal
Lyric 4
Adjustment Bands
Fitting Bands: 24
No
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Suppression: 12 dB / 6 dB
No
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
No
Directionality
AI Voice Clarifier3 configurationsAlso covers Spatial Noise CancellationMultiple Directionality Options
No
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
No
Environment Classification
Environment classifier: 5 configurations
No
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
No
Feedback Suppression
Reveal Optimizer™
No
Fitting Bandwidth
10 kHz
No
Fitting Formulas
  • VAC+
  • NAL-NL1
  • NAL-NL2
  • NAL-NL3
  • DSL v5
No
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
No
Handling noise reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer 2.0Also covers Wind Noise Reduction
No
Listening Programs
4
No
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
No
Processing Channels
64
No
Sensor Technology
4D Sensor technology
No
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster
No
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sound™: 4 estimators
No
Spatial Noise Cancellation
AI Voice Clarifier100%Also covers Directionality
No
Streaming Bass Boost
Power bass
No
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SuddenSound Stabilizer: 6 Configurations
No
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
No
Unique Amplification Strategy
Reveal AI Clarifier™Level 1Reveal Amplifier™Sound Enhancer3 configurations
No
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer 2.0Also covers Handling noise reduction
No