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Philips HearLink vs. Phonak Bolero M

Check out our comparison of the Philips HearLink vs Phonak Bolero M. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.

From$1,499a pair
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Summary

Product Description

The Philips HearLink 9040 hearing aids, available exclusively at Costco for $1,499.99 per pair, feature advanced AI speech enhancement technology from Demant. These hearing aids offer hands-free calling, Bluetooth streaming for iPhone and Android, and come in rechargeable and battery-powered variants, making them suitable for a range of hearing losses from mild to severe-to-profound.

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Product Description

The Phonak Bolero Marvel is a versatile Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aid designed for individuals with mild to severe hearing loss, offering excellent sound quality, robust connectivity, and ease of use. It features advanced sound processing, noise reduction, and universal Bluetooth connectivity, with options for rechargeable batteries and customization through the myPhonak app.

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Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
BTE-F
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
14.0
Made For iPhone
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes

Software

AI Noise Removal
Noise Reduction Mode: 4 options
Speech Clarifier: 3 options
AI Noise Removal
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Audio Stream Mixer
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Automatic Phone Program
Automatic Phone Program
EasyPhone
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Directionality
UltraZoom: Premium
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Echo Reduction
Echo Reduction
EchoBlock
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 3.0
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Extended bandwidth
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
3
New User Adaptation
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Phone in Stereo
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Binaural Noise Management
Spatial Noise Cancellation
SNR-Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock

Accessories

3.5mm Line to Streaming
3.5mm Line to Streaming
  • Roger EasyPen
Accessory Connectivity
Accessory Connectivity
  • RogerDirect™
Battery Charger
  • Standard Charger
  • Charger Plus
Battery Charger
CROS System
  • CROS MNR T R
CROS System
Landline to Streaming
Landline to Streaming
  • Roger Select™
Remote Adjustments
  • HearLink 2 app
Remote Adjustments
  • myPhonak App
Remote Control
  • AudioClip
  • HearLink 2 app
  • Remote Control
Remote Control
  • myPhonak App
  • RemoteControl
Remote Mic Neckloop
Remote Mic Neckloop
  • Roger MyLink
Remote Microphone
  • AudioClip
Remote Microphone
  • Roger EasyPen
  • Roger Pen
  • Roger Select™
  • Roger Table Mic II
  • PartnerMic™
  • Roger On
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
  • Roger EasyPen
  • Roger Table Mic II
Smartphone App
  • HearLink 2 app
Smartphone App
  • myPhonak App
Smartphone Streamer
Smartphone Streamer
  • Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • AudioClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • Roger Select™
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter
TV Streamer
  • Roger Select™
  • Roger On
  • TV Connector