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Philips HearLink vs. Sony CRE-C10 Self-Fitting OTC
Check out our comparison of the Philips HearLink vs Sony CRE-C10 Self-Fitting OTC. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
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 Sony CRE-C10 is a discreet, over-the-counter hearing aid designed for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. It features a self-fitting app-based system, impressive sound quality, and a compact CIC design, but lacks Bluetooth streaming and rechargeability, offering up to 70 hours of use on a single disposable battery.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
User Rating
2.8
19 reviews
User Rating
3.5
4 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
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
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
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Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
10
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)
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Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
14.0
Made For iPhone
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Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Push Button
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
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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
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Directionality
Yes
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Ear Simulation
—
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Situation Analyzer
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth: 12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Frequency Lowering
—
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
—
Noise Reduction
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
Noise Reduction
Yes
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Self-fitting
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Self-fitting
- Tuned based on hearing test through device
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Binaural Noise Management
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Tinnitus Relief
—
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Standard Charger
- Charger Plus
Battery Charger
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Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
Bluetooth Streamer
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CROS System
- CROS MNR T R
CROS System
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Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Adjustments
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Remote Control
- AudioClip
- HearLink 2 app
- Remote Control
Remote Control
- Hearing Control App
Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
Remote Microphone
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Smartphone App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone App
- Hearing Control App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- AudioClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
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TV Streamer
- TV Adapter
TV Streamer
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