Philips HearLink vs. Sony CRE-E10
Check out our comparison of the Philips HearLink vs Sony CRE-E10. 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 Sony CRE-E10 Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aid is a high-performing, earbud-style device designed for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. Priced at $1,299.99, it offers features such as Bluetooth audio streaming (iOS only), hands-free calling, and a rechargeable battery with up to 26 hours of life, making it a convenient and advanced option in the over-the-counter hearing aid market.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
Earbud
User Rating
2.8
19 reviews
User Rating
4.2
5 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
—
Build Quality
4.9Above average
Battery
—
Battery
4.4Above average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
3.0Below average
App Features
—
App Features
3.5Below average
Comfort
—
Comfort
4.5Above average
Design
—
Design
5.0Above average
Value
—
Value
4.2Above average
Handling
—
Handling
4.8Above average
SoundScore
—
SoundScore
5.0Above 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
- Hearing Control App
Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
Remote Microphone
—
Smartphone App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone App
- Hearing Control 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
—
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
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Extended bandwidth
—
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
Self-fitting
—
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on hearing test through device
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
—
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
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
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