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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.
Product Overview
Form Factor
RITE
Earbud
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Suitable For
- Mild
Retail Price
$1,499
$849
Sound Performance
Expert Choice
Untested
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Sound Score
N/A
4.1
Speech in quiet
N/A
2.1
Speech in noise
N/A
3.6
My own voice
N/A
0.6
No feedback issues
N/A
5.0
Streaming quality
N/A
5.0
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
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Disposable Batteries
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
4
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
14.0
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Yes
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Volume Control
- Play/Pause
- Audio passthrough on/off
- Voice assistant
- Change program
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
Yes
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
- Siri
- Alexa
Volume Rocker
Yes
Water Resistant Coating
Yes
Software Features
AI Noise Removal
Noise Reduction Mode: 4 options
Speech Clarifier: 3 options
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active occlusion cancellation (AOC)
Yes
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Yes
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Environmental Adaptation
Automatic scene detection
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Listening Programs
4
Noise Reduction
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on audio preference selections
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Binaural Noise Management
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced speech enhancement
Ambient Awareness
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Standard Charger
- Charger Plus
CROS System
- CROS MNR T R
Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- HearLink 2 app
- Remote Control
Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
Smartphone App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- AudioClip
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter