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Oticon Xceed vs. Signia Styletto IX
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Xceed vs Signia Styletto IX. 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 Signia Styletto IX is a cutting-edge, slimline receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aid launched in March 2024, featuring the advanced "Integrated Xperience" platform. Priced between $4,000 and $6,000, it offers enhanced speech-in-noise processing, Bluetooth LE audio streaming, and a rechargeable battery with up to 20 hours of life, making it a stylish and high-performance option for those with mild-to-severe hearing loss.
Form Factor
BTE-SP
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
4.0
10 reviews
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Moderate
- Severe
- Profound
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
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.
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)
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
14.0
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Push Button
—
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Software
Adaptive Adjustments
Yes
Adaptive Adjustments
—
Adjustment Bands
14
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Coordination
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Automatic Phone Program
—
Better Ear Focus
Binaural Noise Management
Better Ear Focus
—
Direction Selection
—
Direction Selection
- 5/5
Directionality
Multiple Directionality Options
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Spatial SpeechFocus
Ear Simulation
Pinna Omni
Ear Simulation
TruEar 360
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Conversation Dynamics Analyzer
Conversation Source Analyzer: 5/5
RealTime Conversation Enhancement: 5/5
Expansion
Yes
Expansion
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback shield LX
OpenSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™ LX
Frequency Lowering
—
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
6
Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
—
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
—
Noise Reduction
Maximum noise removal: 9 dB
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Occlusion Reduction
Yes
Occlusion Reduction
—
Own Voice Comfort
—
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
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
48
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
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™ LX: Level 1
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Augmented Focus™
Conversation Booster: 5/5
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Accessories
Battery Charger
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Battery Charger
- Charger with Qi-Charger Pad
- Styletto IX Dry&Clean Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
- StreamLine Mic
CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
CROS System
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Styletto IX Dry&Clean Charger
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
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Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- Remote Control 3.0
- ConnectClip
- Companion App
Remote Control
- miniPocket
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
- StreamLine Mic
Smartphone App
- On App
- Companion App
Smartphone App
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Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StreamLine Mic
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
- StreamLine TV
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