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Philips HearLink 9050 vs. Phonak Lyric 4

Check out our comparison of the Philips HearLink 9050 vs Phonak Lyric 4. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.

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Summary

Product Description

The Philips HearLink 9050 hearing aids, available at Costco for $1,499 per pair, are advanced rechargeable Bluetooth devices that utilize artificial intelligence and motion sensors to enhance speech understanding in noisy environments.

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Product Description

The Phonak Lyric 4 is a unique, 100% invisible hearing aid that is deeply inserted into the ear canal by a specialist and can be worn continuously for months without removal. It offers natural sound quality, comfort improvements over previous models, and is particularly effective for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, but lacks modern connectivity features like Bluetooth streaming.

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Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
Disposable
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Hardware

Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
Bluetooth® Audio
Gyroscope
Yes
Gyroscope
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
15.3
Made For iPhone
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
  • Power on/off
  • Call accept/reject
  • Tinnitus volume
  • Airplane Mode
Push Button
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil

Software

AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Reduction
AI Noise Removal
Adjustment Bands
Yes
Adjustment Bands
Better Ear Focus
Yes
Better Ear Focus
Ear Simulation
3 options
Ear Simulation
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Extended bandwidth
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Handling noise reduction
Yes
Handling noise reduction
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
New User Adaptation
Yes
New User Adaptation
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
Soft Speech Boost
Yes
Soft Speech Boost
Spatial Awareness
4 options
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Yes
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Streaming Bass Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
SoundGuide
SoundMap 3
Speech Clarifier: 5 options
Unique Amplification Strategy
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction

Accessories

Battery Charger
  • Charger Plus miniRITE
  • HearLink desk charger
Battery Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
  • AudioClip
Bluetooth Streamer
IIC Adjustment Tool
IIC Adjustment Tool
  • SoundLync
Power Pack
  • Charger Plus miniRITE
Power Pack
Remote Adjustments
  • HearLink 2 app
Remote Adjustments
Remote Control
  • AudioClip
  • Remote Control
  • HearLink 2 app
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