Philips HearLink vs. Philips HearLink 9050
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Philips HearLink
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Summary
Product Description
The new Philips HearLink hearing aids from Costco are available at multiple price points and in a few different models. Should you buy them?
Product Description
The Philips HearLink 9050 hearing aids, available at Costco for $1,499 per pair, are advanced rechargeable Bluetooth devices that utilize artificial intelligence and motion sensors to enhance speech understanding in noisy environments.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
2.8
19 reviews
User Rating
3.6
11 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Standard Charger
- Charger Plus
Battery Charger
- Charger Plus miniRITE
- HearLink desk charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
CROS System
- CROS MNR T R
CROS System
—
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- Charger Plus miniRITE
Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- HearLink 2 app
- Remote Control
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- Remote Control
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
Smartphone App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- AudioClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- AudioClip
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter
Software
AI Noise Removal
Noise Reduction Mode: 4 options
Speech Clarifier: 3 options
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Reduction
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands
Yes
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Better Ear Focus
—
Better Ear Focus
Yes
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Directionality
—
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Ear Simulation
3 options
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Handling noise reduction
—
Handling noise reduction
Yes
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
Yes
Noise Reduction
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
Noise Reduction
—
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
64
Soft Speech Boost
—
Soft Speech Boost
Yes
Spatial Awareness
—
Spatial Awareness
4 options
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Binaural Noise Management
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Yes
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
SoundGuide
SoundMap 3
Speech Clarifier: 5 options
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
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)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Gyroscope
—
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
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
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Call accept/reject
- Tinnitus volume
- Airplane Mode
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
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