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Philips HearLink vs. Phonak Lyric 4

Check out our comparison of the Philips HearLink vs Phonak Lyric 4. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.

From$1,499a pair

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 Lyric 4 is a unique, 100% invisible hearing aid that is deeply inserted into the ear canal by a specialist and can be worn continuously for months without removal. It offers natural sound quality, comfort improvements over previous models, and is particularly effective for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, but lacks modern connectivity features like Bluetooth streaming.

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

Hardware

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

Software

AI Noise Removal
Noise Reduction Mode: 4 options
Speech Clarifier: 3 options
AI Noise Removal
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Adjustment Synchronization
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Directionality
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Ear Simulation
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Extended bandwidth
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Feedback Suppression
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
Noise Reduction
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
Noise Reduction
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Binaural Noise Management
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Tinnitus Relief
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction

Accessories

Battery Charger
  • Standard Charger
  • Charger Plus
Battery Charger
CROS System
  • CROS MNR T R
CROS System
IIC Adjustment Tool
IIC Adjustment Tool
  • SoundLync
Remote Adjustments
  • HearLink 2 app
Remote Adjustments
Remote Control
  • AudioClip
  • HearLink 2 app
  • Remote Control
Remote Control
Remote Microphone
  • AudioClip
Remote Microphone
Smartphone App
  • HearLink 2 app
Smartphone App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • AudioClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter
TV Streamer