Oticon Xceed vs. Philips HearLink 9050
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Xceed vs Philips HearLink 9050. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.
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.
Product Description
The Philips HearLink 9050 hearing aids, available at Costco for $1,499 per pair, are advanced rechargeable Bluetooth devices that utilize artificial intelligence and motion sensors to enhance speech understanding in noisy environments.
Form Factor
BTE-SP
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
4.2
12 reviews
User Rating
3.6
11 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Moderate
- Severe
- Profound
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hardware
Accelerometer
—
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Accessory required
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
13
Disposable Batteries
—
Gyroscope
—
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- 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
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
15.3
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Call accept/reject
- Tinnitus volume
- Airplane Mode
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Software
AI Noise Removal
—
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Reduction
Adaptive Adjustments
Yes
Adaptive Adjustments
—
Adjustment Bands
14
Adjustment Bands
Yes
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Coordination
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Automatic Phone Program
—
Better Ear Focus
Binaural Noise Management
Better Ear Focus
Yes
Directionality
Multiple Directionality Options
Directionality
—
Ear Simulation
Pinna Omni
Ear Simulation
3 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
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™ LX
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Handling noise reduction
—
Handling noise reduction
Yes
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
4
Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
—
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
Yes
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
64
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster LX
Soft Speech Boost
Yes
Spatial Awareness
—
Spatial Awareness
4 options
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Balancing power effect: 100%
OpenSound Navigator™: Level 1
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Yes
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
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
SoundGuide
SoundMap 3
Speech Clarifier: 5 options
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Accessories
Battery Charger
—
Battery Charger
- Charger Plus miniRITE
- HearLink desk charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
CROS System
—
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
—
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- Charger Plus miniRITE
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
- Remote Control 3.0
- ConnectClip
- Companion App
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- Remote Control
- HearLink 2 app
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
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