Oticon Xceed vs. Sennheiser All-Day Clear
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Xceed vs Sennheiser All-Day Clear. 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 Sennheiser All-Day Clear Hearing Aid, priced at $949.95 per pair, offers rechargeable, FDA-approved OTC hearing aids designed for mild to moderate hearing loss. Featuring hands-free calling, Bluetooth streaming for both iPhone and Android, and intelligent scene detection for optimal sound quality, these devices provide a user-friendly and high-quality hearing solution.
Form Factor
BTE-SP
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
4.2
12 reviews
User Rating
4.4
5 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Moderate
- Severe
- Profound
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
—
Build Quality
4.6Above average
Battery
—
Battery
2.6Below average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
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App Features
4.4Above average
Comfort
—
Comfort
3.6Below average
Design
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Design
4.2Average
Value
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Value
3.6Above average
Handling
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Handling
4.5Above average
SoundScore
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SoundScore
3.8Above average
Pro Support
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Pro Support
4.0Above average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
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Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
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—
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
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Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
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
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
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CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
CROS System
—
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
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TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
—
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
Yes
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
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Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
—
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
—
Noise Reduction
Maximum noise removal: 9 dB
Noise Reduction
Yes
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
—
Self-fitting
—
Self-fitting
- Tuned by user directly
- Tuned based on audio preference selections
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster LX
Soft Speech Boost
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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
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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
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Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
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Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Accessory required
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
13
Disposable Batteries
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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
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
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
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Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
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