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Oticon Zircon vs Whisper Hearing System

Check out our comparison of the Oticon Zircon vs Whisper Hearing System. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.

Oticon Zircon
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Product Overview

Form Factor
RITE
RITE
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Product Family
1 model
Retail Price
$3,885
$139

Hardware Features

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Protocol
  • Accessory required
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
675
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
Protocol
  • Accessory required
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Water Resistant Coating
Yes
Yes

Software Features

AI Noise Removal
Sound Separation Engine
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands: 14
Adjustment Bands: 20
Adjustment Synchronization
Yes
Directionality
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Expansion
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
SuperShield
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Listening Programs
Yes
Listening Programs: 3
Machine Learning
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Soft Speech Boost
Yes
Spatial Noise Cancellation
OpenSound Navigator™: On
Yes
Stereo Audio Streaming
Yes
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: On/Off
Yes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Yes

Accessories

AI Sound Processor
  • Whisper Brain
Battery Charger
  • Oticon charger
  • SmartCharger
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
  • Whisper Brain
CROS System
  • CROS PX
Landline to Streaming
  • Phone Adapter 2.0
Remote Adjustments
  • Companion App
Remote Control
  • Remote Control 3.0
  • ConnectClip
  • Companion App
  • Whisper App
  • Whisper Brain
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
Smartphone App
  • On App
  • Companion App
  • Whisper App
Smartphone Streamer
  • Whisper Brain
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • ConnectClip
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter 3.0