Oticon Xceed vs. ReSound Vivia
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Xceed vs ReSound Vivia. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, 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 ReSound Vivia is a cutting-edge, AI-driven hearing aid featuring a Deep Neural Network (DNN) trained on 25 years' worth of conversations to enhance speech clarity in noise. Designed as the world’s smallest microRIE hearing aid, it offers up to 30 hours of battery life, Bluetooth LE Audio with Auracast, and the Intelligent Focus feature, which prioritizes speech based on the user's line of sight for a more natural listening experience.
Form Factor
BTE-SP
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
4.2
12 reviews
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Moderate
- Severe
- Profound
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
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Build Quality
5.0Above average
Battery
—
Battery
4.6Above average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
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App Features
4.5Above average
Comfort
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Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
—
Design
5.0Above average
Value
—
Value
3.1Below average
Handling
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Handling
4.5Above average
SoundScore
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SoundScore
3.9Above average
Pro Support
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Pro Support
5.0Above average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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—
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
HearingTracker partners with HearAdvisor to provide recordings and performance data from an acoustic laboratory that follows standard scientific procedures. All hearing aids are fitted and performance-tested for mild sloping to moderate hearing loss. All audio samples cutoff above 10kHz.
Accessories
3.5mm Line to Streaming
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3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Multi Mic
Battery Charger
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Battery Charger
- Premium Charger
- Standard Charger
- Desktop Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
- Unite Phone Clip+
CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
CROS System
—
FM to Digital Streaming
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FM to Digital Streaming
- Multi Mic
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
—
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Adjustments
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Control
- Remote Control 3.0
- ConnectClip
- Companion App
Remote Control
- Unite Phone Clip+
- Unite Remote Control 2
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
- Micro Mic
- Multi Mic
Smartphone App
- On App
- Companion App
Smartphone App
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Unite Phone Clip+
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
- Unite TV Streamer 2
- ReSound TV Streamer+
Telecoil Streamer
—
Telecoil Streamer
- Multi Mic
Software
Adaptive Adjustments
Yes
Adaptive Adjustments
—
Adjustment Bands
14
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
All Access Directionality
Binaural beamforming
Front Focus
Synchronized SoftSwitching™
Ear Simulation
Pinna Omni
Ear Simulation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Optimizer
Expansion
Yes
Expansion
3 settings
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
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Feedback Suppression
Feedback shield LX
OpenSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
DFS Ultra III
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™ LX
Frequency Lowering
Sound Shaper
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
—
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
Noise Reduction
Maximum noise removal: 9 dB
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: 4 settings
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
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Streaming Bass Boost
Bass Boost
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: 4 configurations
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Impulse Noise Reduction: 3 settings
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™ LX: Level 1
Unique Amplification Strategy
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Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: 3 settings
Hardware
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
—
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
12.0
Mic + Speaker In Ear
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Mic + Speaker In Ear
Yes
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
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Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
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Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
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