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Oticon Zircon vs. Phonak Audéo Infinio
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Zircon vs Phonak Audéo Infinio. 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 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.
Product Description
Phonak’s Infinio Sphere, launched in August 2024, introduces the AI-driven DEEPSONIC chip, designed to enhance speech clarity in noisy environments. My hands-on testing left me impressed with the Sphere's performance, especially in background noise.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
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
Accelerometer
—
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Auracast™ Ready
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Accessory required (Android)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
- 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
—
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Audio Stream Mix
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Voice assistant
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
- Tinnitus program
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
—
Voice Assistant
—
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
- Siri
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Software
AI Noise Removal
—
AI Noise Removal
Spheric Speech Clarity
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands: 14
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Directionality
—
Directionality
SpeechSensor
StereoZoom 2.0
UltraZoom: Premium
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 6.0
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
SuperShield
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
—
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Phone in Stereo
—
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
—
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Processing Channels
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
OpenSound Navigator™: On
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: On/Off
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor Hearing
Speech Enhancer
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Accessories
Accessory Connectivity
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Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Battery Charger
- Oticon charger
- SmartCharger
Battery Charger
- ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
—
CROS System
- CROS PX
CROS System
—
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
- Roger Select™
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Control
- Remote Control 3.0
- ConnectClip
- Companion App
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
- Roger Select™
- Roger Table Mic II
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
—
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
- Roger Table Mic II
Smartphone App
- On App
- Companion App
Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone Streamer
—
Smartphone Streamer
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Roger Select™
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
- TV Connector
- Roger On
- Roger Select™
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