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Oticon Xceed vs. Phonak Bolero M
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Xceed vs Phonak Bolero M. 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 Phonak Bolero Marvel is a versatile Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aid designed for individuals with mild to severe hearing loss, offering excellent sound quality, robust connectivity, and ease of use. It features advanced sound processing, noise reduction, and universal Bluetooth connectivity, with options for rechargeable batteries and customization through the myPhonak app.
Form Factor
BTE-SP
Form Factor
BTE-F
User Rating
4.0
10 reviews
User Rating
4.1
2 reviews
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
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
13
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Accessory required
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
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
—
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
—
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Software
Adaptive Adjustments
Yes
Adaptive Adjustments
—
Adjustment Bands
14
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Coordination
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Automatic Phone Program
EasyPhone
Better Ear Focus
Binaural Noise Management
Better Ear Focus
—
Directionality
Multiple Directionality Options
Directionality
UltraZoom: Premium
Ear Simulation
Pinna Omni
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
EchoBlock
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 3.0
Expansion
Yes
Expansion
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback shield LX
OpenSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™ LX
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
3
Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
—
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
Maximum noise removal: 9 dB
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
Yes
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
—
Phone in Stereo
—
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
—
Preference Adaptation
YouMatic™ LX: 3 configurations
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
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
SNR-Boost
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
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™ LX: Level 1
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Accessories
3.5mm Line to Streaming
—
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Roger EasyPen
Accessory Connectivity
—
Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
—
CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
CROS System
—
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
- Roger Select™
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Control
- Remote Control 3.0
- ConnectClip
- Companion App
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Mic Neckloop
—
Remote Mic Neckloop
- Roger MyLink
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
- Roger EasyPen
- Roger Pen
- Roger Select™
- Roger Table Mic II
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
—
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
- Roger EasyPen
- Roger Table Mic II
Smartphone App
- On App
- Companion App
Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone Streamer
—
Smartphone Streamer
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Roger Select™
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
- Roger Select™
- Roger On
- TV Connector
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