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Oticon Zircon vs Philips HearLink
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Zircon vs Philips HearLink. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.
Product Overview
Form Factor
RITE
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Retail Price
$3,885
$1,499
Hardware Features
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Accessory required (Android)
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Lowest iOS Version
14.0
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
Yes
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Yes
Water Resistant Coating
Yes
Yes
Software Features
AI Noise Removal
Noise Reduction Mode: 4 options
Speech Clarifier: 3 options
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands: 14
24
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
SuperShield
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Yes
Listening Programs
4
Noise Reduction
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Spatial Noise Cancellation
OpenSound Navigator™: On
Binaural Noise Management
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: On/Off
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Oticon charger
- SmartCharger
- Standard Charger
- Charger Plus
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
CROS System
- CROS PX
- CROS MNR T R
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
- Remote Control 3.0
- ConnectClip
- Companion App
- AudioClip
- HearLink 2 app
- Remote Control
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
- AudioClip
Smartphone App
- On App
- Companion App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
- AudioClip
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
- TV Adapter