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Oticon Xceed vs. Phonak Lyric 4

Check out our comparison of the Oticon Xceed vs Phonak Lyric 4. 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 Phonak Lyric 4 is a unique, 100% invisible hearing aid that is deeply inserted into the ear canal by a specialist and can be worn continuously for months without removal. It offers natural sound quality, comfort improvements over previous models, and is particularly effective for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, but lacks modern connectivity features like Bluetooth streaming.

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

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Accessory required
Bluetooth® Audio
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
13
Disposable Batteries
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Accessory required
Hands-Free Calling
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Made For iPhone
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Push Button
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker

Software

Adaptive Adjustments
Yes
Adaptive Adjustments
Adjustment Bands
14
Adjustment Bands
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
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™ LX
Frequency Lowering
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
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster LX
Soft Speech Boost
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Balancing power effect: 100%
OpenSound Navigator™: Level 1
Spatial Noise Cancellation
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
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™ LX: Level 1
Unique Amplification Strategy
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction

Accessories

Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
CROS System
  • CROS
  • CROS PX
CROS System
IIC Adjustment Tool
IIC Adjustment Tool
  • SoundLync
Landline to Streaming
  • Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
Remote Adjustments
  • Companion App
Remote Adjustments
Remote Control
  • Remote Control 3.0
  • ConnectClip
  • Companion App
Remote Control
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
Smartphone App
  • On App
  • Companion App
Smartphone App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer