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Oticon Zircon vs. Sony CRE-E10

Check out our comparison of the Oticon Zircon vs Sony CRE-E10. 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 Sony CRE-E10 Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aid is a high-performing, earbud-style device designed for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. Priced at $1,299.99, it offers features such as Bluetooth audio streaming (iOS only), hands-free calling, and a rechargeable battery with up to 26 hours of life, making it a convenient and advanced option in the over-the-counter hearing aid market.

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

Audio Files

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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
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Streaming Music
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Initial Fitting
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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.

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
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
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
13.0
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
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker

Software

Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands: 14
Adjustment Bands
Directionality
Directionality
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
SuperShield
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Frequency Lowering
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction
Yes
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Processing Channels
Self-fitting
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on hearing test through device
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
Yes

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
  • Hearing Control App
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
Smartphone App
  • On App
  • Companion App
Smartphone App
  • Hearing Control App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer