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Philips HearLink vs. Signia Silk Charge&Go IX

Check out our comparison of the Philips HearLink vs Signia Silk Charge&Go IX. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

From$1,499a pair
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From$3,198a 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 Signia Silk Charge&Go IX is a groundbreaking, rechargeable completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aid designed for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. It offers up to 28 hours of battery life, instant fit with soft silicone ear tips, and wireless control via the Signia app, but lacks Bluetooth streaming and can be challenging to handle due to its small size.

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Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Audio Files

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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.

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
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
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
20
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Directionality
Binaural OneMic directionality
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Ear Simulation
Echo Reduction
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
6
Noise Reduction
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Processing Channels
Processing Channels
48
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
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural

Accessories

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