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Philips HearLink vs ReSound OMNIA
Check out our comparison of the Philips HearLink vs ReSound OMNIA. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Product Overview
Form Factor
RITE
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Retail Price
$1,499
$6,849
Sound Performance
Expert Choice
Untested
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Sound Score
N/A
4.0
Speech in quiet
N/A
4.1
Speech in noise
N/A
1.1
My own voice
N/A
2.9
No feedback issues
N/A
4.2
Streaming quality
N/A
2.5
Audio Comparison
Busy Café
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Open Ear
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Quiet Office
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Open Ear
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Streaming Music
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Open Ear
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
HearingTracker partners with HearAdvisor to provide recordings and performance data from an acoustic laboratory that follows the standard scientific procedures described in this whitepaper. All hearing aids are fitted and performance-tested for mild sloping to moderate hearing loss. All audio samples cutoff above 10kHz.
Hardware Features
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Accessory required (Android)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
14.0
Lowest iOS Version
12.0
Mic + Speaker In Ear
Yes
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Water Resistant Coating
Yes
Yes
Software Features
AI Noise Removal
Noise Reduction Mode: 4 options
Speech Clarifier: 3 options
Adjustment Bands
24
17
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Front Focus
Synchronized SoftSwitching™
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Environmental Adaptation
360 All Around
Environmental Optimizer II
Expansion
3 settings
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
DFS Ultra III
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Sound Shaper
Listening Programs
4
Fully flexible programs: 4
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
Noise Reduction
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
NoiseTracker™ II: 5 settings
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sense™
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Binaural Noise Management
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Impulse Noise Reduction: 3 settings
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Wind Guard: 3 settings
Accessories
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Multi Mic
Battery Charger
- Standard Charger
- Charger Plus
- Premium Charger
- Standard Charger
- Desktop Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- Unite Phone Clip+
CROS System
- CROS MNR T R
FM to Digital Streaming
- Multi Mic
Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- HearLink 2 app
- Remote Control
- Unite Phone Clip+
- Unite Remote Control 2
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
- Micro Mic
- Multi Mic
Smartphone App
- HearLink 2 app
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- AudioClip
- Unite Phone Clip+
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter
- Unite TV Streamer 2
Telecoil Streamer
- Multi Mic