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Oticon Xceed vs. Philips HearLink

Check out our comparison of the Oticon Xceed vs Philips HearLink. 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 Philips HearLink 9040 hearing aids, available exclusively at Costco for $1,499.99 per pair, feature advanced AI speech enhancement technology from Demant. These hearing aids offer hands-free calling, Bluetooth streaming for iPhone and Android, and come in rechargeable and battery-powered variants, making them suitable for a range of hearing losses from mild to severe-to-profound.

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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)
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
14.0
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes

Software

AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Removal
Noise Reduction Mode: 4 options
Speech Clarifier: 3 options
Adaptive Adjustments
Yes
Adaptive Adjustments
Adjustment Bands
14
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Coordination
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Automatic Phone Program
Better Ear Focus
Binaural Noise Management
Better Ear Focus
Directionality
Multiple Directionality Options
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Ear Simulation
Pinna Omni
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Expansion
Yes
Expansion
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback shield LX
OpenSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™ LX
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
4
Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
Noise Reduction
Maximum noise removal: 9 dB
Noise Reduction
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
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
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster LX
Soft Speech Boost
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Balancing power effect: 100%
OpenSound Navigator™: Level 1
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Binaural Noise Management
Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo streaming (2.4 GHz)
Stereo Audio Streaming
Streaming Bass Boost
Bass Boost
Streaming Bass Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: 4 configurations
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™ LX: Level 1
Unique Amplification Strategy
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management

Accessories

Battery Charger
Battery Charger
  • Standard Charger
  • Charger Plus
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
  • AudioClip
CROS System
  • CROS
  • CROS PX
CROS System
  • CROS MNR T R
Landline to Streaming
  • Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
Remote Adjustments
  • Companion App
Remote Adjustments
  • HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
  • Remote Control 3.0
  • ConnectClip
  • Companion App
Remote Control
  • AudioClip
  • HearLink 2 app
  • Remote Control
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
  • AudioClip
Smartphone App
  • On App
  • Companion App
Smartphone App
  • HearLink 2 app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • AudioClip
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter