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Oticon Xceed vs. Oticon Zircon

Check out our comparison of the Oticon Xceed vs Oticon Zircon. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.

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Summary

Product Description

The Oticon Xceed is a powerful behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid designed for individuals with severe-to-profound hearing loss, offering up to 146 dB SPL and 87 dB full-on gain. Powered by the Velox S platform with BrainHearing technology, it features OpenSound Navigator for improved speech clarity, iPhone streaming capabilities, and is available in two styles and three technology levels, starting at around $5,000 per pair.

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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
BTE-SP
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Moderate
  • Severe
  • Profound
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Accessory required
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
13
Disposable Batteries
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • 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

Adaptive Adjustments
Yes
Adaptive Adjustments
Adjustment Bands
14
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands: 14
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Coordination
Adjustment Synchronization
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Automatic Phone Program
Better Ear Focus
Binaural Noise Management
Better Ear Focus
Directionality
Multiple Directionality Options
Directionality
Ear Simulation
Pinna Omni
Ear Simulation
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Expansion
Yes
Expansion
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
Feedback Suppression
Feedback shield LX
OpenSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
SuperShield
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™ LX
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
Noise Reduction
Maximum noise removal: 9 dB
Noise Reduction
Occlusion Reduction
Yes
Occlusion Reduction
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
Preference Adaptation
YouMatic™ LX: 3 configurations
Preference Adaptation
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster LX
Soft Speech Boost
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Balancing power effect: 100%
OpenSound Navigator™: Level 1
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
Transient Noise Management: 4 configurations
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: On/Off
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™ LX: Level 1
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management

Accessories

Battery 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
  • Remote Control 3.0
  • ConnectClip
  • 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