Philips HearLink vs. Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus
Check out our comparison of the Philips HearLink vs Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
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 Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus is a pair of true wireless stereo earbuds designed to enhance speech clarity in noisy environments, featuring advanced speech amplification, beamforming directional microphones, and active noise cancellation. While not classified as hearing aids, these earbuds offer customizable sound settings through an app and are best suited for those with normal or mild hearing loss looking for improved communication in challenging listening situations.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
Earbud
User Rating
2.8
19 reviews
User Rating
2.5
2 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
Scoring
Build Quality
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Build Quality
4.0Below average
Battery
—
Battery
2.3Below average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
—
App Features
3.7Below average
Comfort
—
Comfort
4.0Below average
Design
—
Design
4.0Below average
Value
—
Value
3.7Above average
Handling
—
Handling
4.5Above average
SoundScore
—
SoundScore
4.1Above average
Pro Support
—
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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—
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
HearingTracker partners with HearAdvisor to provide recordings and performance data from an acoustic laboratory that follows standard scientific procedures. All hearing aids are fitted and performance-tested for mild sloping to moderate hearing loss. All audio samples cutoff above 10kHz.
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Standard Charger
- Charger Plus
Battery Charger
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
Bluetooth Streamer
—
CROS System
- CROS MNR T R
CROS System
—
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
—
Software
AI Noise Removal
Noise Reduction Mode: 4 options
Speech Clarifier: 3 options
AI Noise Removal
—
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
—
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active occlusion cancellation (AOC)
—
Active occlusion cancellation (AOC)
Yes
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Directionality
Yes
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Ear Simulation
—
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Automatic scene detection
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Extended bandwidth
Yes
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
—
Self-fitting
—
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on audio preference selections
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
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced speech enhancement
Ambient Awareness
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
4
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
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Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Push Button
Yes
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Volume Control
- Play/Pause
- Audio passthrough on/off
- Voice assistant
- Change program
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
—
Voice Assistant
—
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
- Siri
- Alexa
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
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