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Oticon Xceed vs Starkey Halo 2
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Xceed vs Starkey Halo 2. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.
Product Overview
Form Factor
BTE-SP
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Moderate
- Severe
- Profound
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
- Profound
Retail Price
$6,659
N/A
Hardware Features
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Accessory required
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
13
Battery Size
13
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Accessory required
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Lowest iOS Version
9
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Push Button Options
- Program control
Telecoil
Yes
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Water Resistant Coating
Yes
Yes
Software Features
Adaptive Adjustments
Yes
Adjustment Bands
14
24
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Coordination
Yes
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Better Ear Focus
Binaural Noise Management
Directionality
Multiple Directionality Options
Acuity E2E Directionality: 24
Ear Simulation
Pinna Omni
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Expansion
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Feedback Suppression
Feedback shield LX
OpenSound Optimizer™
WhistleFree Feedback Cancellation
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™ LX
Speech Shift
Listening Programs
4
Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
E2E Machine Noise Adaptation: 4 options
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
Noise Reduction
Maximum noise removal: 9 dB
Acuity Voice: 4 options
Occlusion Reduction
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Power On Delay
Yes
Preference Adaptation
YouMatic™ LX: 3 configurations
Processing Channels
48
24
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster LX
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Balancing power effect: 100%
OpenSound Navigator™: Level 1
Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo streaming (2.4 GHz)
Streaming Bass Boost
Bass Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: 4 configurations
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Multiflex Tinnitus Technology
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™ LX: Level 1
Acuity Speech Optimization: Maximum
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
E2E Wind Noise Management: 4 options
Accessories
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Control
- Remote Control 3.0
- ConnectClip
- Companion App
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Smartphone App
- On App
- Companion App
- TruLink Hearing Control App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartwatch App
- TruLink® Hearing Control App
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0