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Oticon Zircon vs. Philips HearLink 9050

Check out our comparison of the Oticon Zircon vs Philips HearLink 9050. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.

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Summary

Product Description

The Oticon Zircon is a cost-effective hearing aid that integrates Oticon's advanced Polaris™ chip platform, designed to provide quality sound processing and essential features such as hands-free calling, audio streaming, and tinnitus support. Available in two technology levels and multiple styles, the Zircon offers flexibility for various hearing needs and comes with both rechargeable and standard battery options, making it a versatile choice for users seeking modern hearing aid technology at a lower price point.

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Product Description

The Philips HearLink 9050 hearing aids, available at Costco for $1,499 per pair, are advanced rechargeable Bluetooth devices that utilize artificial intelligence and motion sensors to enhance speech understanding in noisy environments.

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Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Hardware

Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Gyroscope
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
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
15.3
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
  • Power on/off
  • Call accept/reject
  • Tinnitus volume
  • Airplane Mode
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Accept/end calls
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker

Software

AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Reduction
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands: 14
Adjustment Bands
Yes
Better Ear Focus
Better Ear Focus
Yes
Ear Simulation
Ear Simulation
3 options
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
SuperShield
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Handling noise reduction
Handling noise reduction
Yes
Listening Programs
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
New User Adaptation
Yes
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Processing Channels
64
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Boost
Yes
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Awareness
4 options
Spatial Noise Cancellation
OpenSound Navigator™: On
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Yes
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: On/Off
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™
Unique Amplification Strategy
SoundGuide
SoundMap 3
Speech Clarifier: 5 options
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management

Accessories

Battery Charger
  • Oticon charger
  • SmartCharger
Battery Charger
  • Charger Plus miniRITE
  • HearLink desk charger
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
  • AudioClip
CROS System
  • CROS PX
CROS System
Landline to Streaming
  • Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
Power Pack
Power Pack
  • Charger Plus miniRITE
Remote Adjustments
  • Companion App
Remote Adjustments
  • HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
  • Remote Control 3.0
  • ConnectClip
  • Companion App
Remote Control
  • AudioClip
  • Remote Control
  • HearLink 2 app
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
  • AudioClip
Smartphone App
  • On App
  • Companion App
Smartphone App
  • HearLink 2 app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • AudioClip
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter