Oticon Xceed vs. Zepp Clarity Pixie
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Xceed vs Zepp Clarity Pixie. 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
Zepp Pixie are a unique OTC hearing aid offering useful wireless app features, a discrete size, near all-day battery life, and more. From a price and performance perspective, Pixie beats Eargo, its closest competitor, on both counts.
Form Factor
BTE-SP
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
User Rating
4.2
12 reviews
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Moderate
- Severe
- Profound
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
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
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
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Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
13
Disposable Batteries
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Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Accessory required
Hands-Free Calling
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IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
7
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
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Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Made For iPhone
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Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Push Button
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Rechargeable Batteries
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
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Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
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Software
Adaptive Adjustments
Yes
Adaptive Adjustments
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Adjustment Bands
14
Adjustment Bands
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Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Coordination
Adjustment Synchronization
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Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Automatic Phone Program
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Better Ear Focus
Binaural Noise Management
Better Ear Focus
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Directionality
Multiple Directionality Options
Directionality
—
Ear Simulation
Pinna Omni
Ear Simulation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
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Expansion
Yes
Expansion
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Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
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Feedback Suppression
Feedback shield LX
OpenSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
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Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™ LX
Frequency Lowering
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Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
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Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
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New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
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Noise Reduction
Maximum noise removal: 9 dB
Noise Reduction
Yes
Occlusion Reduction
Yes
Occlusion Reduction
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Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
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Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
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Preference Adaptation
YouMatic™ LX: 3 configurations
Preference Adaptation
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Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
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Self-fitting
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Self-fitting
- 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
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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
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Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
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Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™ LX: Level 1
Unique Amplification Strategy
Clarity Boost
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
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Accessories
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
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CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
CROS System
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Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
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Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Adjustments
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Remote Control
- Remote Control 3.0
- ConnectClip
- Companion App
Remote Control
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Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
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Smartphone App
- On App
- Companion App
Smartphone App
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Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
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TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
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