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Oticon Zircon vs. ReSound Nexia

Check out our comparison of the Oticon Zircon vs ReSound Nexia. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

Oticon Zircon
From$2,598a pair
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0.0
ReSound Nexia
From$3,199a pair
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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 ReSound Nexia Hearing Aids with Auracast are advanced hearing devices that feature the latest Bluetooth LE standard and Auracast broadcast audio technology, enhancing wireless connectivity and streaming capabilities. Launched in September 2023, these hearing aids offer a range of models suitable for mild to profound hearing loss, with options for hands-free calling, rechargeable batteries, and sophisticated noise reduction features.

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Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
2.7
7 reviews
User Rating
5.0
1 review
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Audio Files

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Tuned Fitting
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Streaming Music
Open Ear
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Streaming Music
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Initial Fitting
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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
  • 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
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
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
12.0
Mic + Speaker In Ear
—
Mic + Speaker In Ear
Yes
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Accept/end calls
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
—

Software

Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands: 14
Adjustment Bands
17
Directionality
—
Directionality
Front Focus
Synchronized SoftSwitching™
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
360 All Around
Environmental Optimizer II
Expansion
—
Expansion
3 settings
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
SuperShield
Feedback Suppression
DFS Ultra III
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Frequency Lowering
—
Listening Programs
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Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
New User Adaptation
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New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
Noise Reduction
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Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: 5 settings
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Processing Channels
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
OpenSound Navigator™: On
Spatial Noise Cancellation
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Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Streaming Bass Boost
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Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: On/Off
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Impulse Noise Reduction: 3 settings
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™
Unique Amplification Strategy
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Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: 3 settings

Accessories

3.5mm Line to Streaming
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3.5mm Line to Streaming
  • Multi Mic
Battery Charger
  • Oticon charger
  • SmartCharger
Battery Charger
  • Premium Charger
  • Standard Charger
  • Desktop Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
  • Unite Phone Clip+
CROS System
  • CROS PX
CROS System
  • Nexia CROS
FM to Digital Streaming
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FM to Digital Streaming
  • Multi Mic
Landline to Streaming
  • Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
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Remote Adjustments
  • Companion App
Remote Adjustments
  • ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Control
  • Remote Control 3.0
  • ConnectClip
  • Companion App
Remote Control
  • Unite Phone Clip+
  • Unite Remote Control 2
  • ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
  • Micro Mic
  • Multi Mic
Smartphone App
  • On App
  • Companion App
Smartphone App
  • ReSound Smart 3D app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • Unite Phone Clip+
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
  • Unite TV Streamer 2
  • ReSound TV Streamer+
Telecoil Streamer
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Telecoil Streamer
  • Multi Mic
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