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Oticon Zircon vs. Phonak Lyric 4

Check out our comparison of the Oticon Zircon vs Phonak Lyric 4. 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 Phonak Lyric 4 is a unique, 100% invisible hearing aid that is deeply inserted into the ear canal by a specialist and can be worn continuously for months without removal. It offers natural sound quality, comfort improvements over previous models, and is particularly effective for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, but lacks modern connectivity features like Bluetooth streaming.

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

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
Hands-Free Calling
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Made For iPhone
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Push Button
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker

Software

Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands: 14
Adjustment Bands
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
SuperShield
Feedback Suppression
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Frequency Lowering
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Processing Channels
Spatial Noise Cancellation
OpenSound Navigator™: On
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Streaming Bass Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: On/Off
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™
Unique Amplification Strategy
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction

Accessories

Battery Charger
  • Oticon charger
  • SmartCharger
Battery Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
CROS System
  • CROS PX
CROS System
IIC Adjustment Tool
IIC Adjustment Tool
  • SoundLync
Landline to Streaming
  • Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
Remote Adjustments
  • Companion App
Remote Adjustments
Remote Control
  • Remote Control 3.0
  • ConnectClip
  • Companion App
Remote Control
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
Smartphone App
  • On App
  • Companion App
Smartphone App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer