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Oticon Zircon vs. Signia Active Pro IX

Check out our comparison of the Oticon Zircon vs Signia Active Pro IX. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, 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 Signia Active Pro IX offers the functionality of a high-performance hearing aid in a sleek, earbud-like design, making it ideal for those who value both modern aesthetics and advanced hearing enhancement. Lab tests showed strong performance in speech clarity and music streaming, though its instant-fit design has some limitations, such as reduced feedback handling and lack of custom-fit personalization.

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Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
Instant-Fit Canal
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Scoring

Build Quality
Build Quality
4.9Above average
Battery
Battery
4.4Above average
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
App Features
5.0Above average
Comfort
Comfort
4.5Above average
Design
Design
5.0Above average
Value
Value
3.7Above average
Handling
Handling
4.8Above average
SoundScore
SoundScore
4.6Above average
Pro Support
Pro Support
5.0Above average

Audio Files

Busy Café
Open Ear
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Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
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Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned 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.

Accessories

Battery Charger
  • Oticon charger
  • SmartCharger
Battery Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
CROS System
  • CROS PX
CROS System
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

Software

Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands: 14
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Direction Selection
Direction Selection
  • 5/5
Directionality
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Spatial SpeechFocus
Ear Simulation
Ear Simulation
TruEar 360
Echo Reduction
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Adaptation
Conversation Dynamics Analyzer
Conversation Source Analyzer: 5/5
RealTime Conversation Enhancement: 5/5
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
SuperShield
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Frequency Lowering
Listening Programs
Listening Programs
6
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Own Voice Comfort
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Processing Channels
48
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
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Augmented Focus™
Conversation Booster: 5/5
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural

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)
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Push Button
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