Philips HearLink 9050 vs. ReSound Key
Check out our comparison of the Philips HearLink 9050 vs ReSound Key. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.
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.
Product Description
The Resound Key is a budget prescription hearing aid. It features advanced technology for personalized sound adjustments and connectivity options for seamless integration with various devices.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
3.6
11 reviews
User Rating
4.0
1 review
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hardware
Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
—
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Gyroscope
Yes
Gyroscope
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Accessory required
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
5
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
15.3
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
10
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Call accept/reject
- Tinnitus volume
- Airplane Mode
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
—
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
—
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
—
Software
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Reduction
AI Noise Removal
—
Adjustment Bands
Yes
Adjustment Bands
6
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
Synchronized push button
Synchronized volume control
Automatic Phone Program
—
Automatic Phone Program
PhoneNow™
Bass Boost
—
Bass Boost
Low Frequency Boost: Basic
Better Ear Focus
Yes
Better Ear Focus
—
Directionality
—
Directionality
MultiScope Adaptive Directionality™
Natural Directionality™ II
SoftSwitching™
Synchronized SoftSwitching™
Ear Simulation
3 options
Ear Simulation
—
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Classifier
Expansion
—
Expansion
On/Off
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Extended bandwidth
—
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Auto DFS™
DFS Ultra™ II
Music Mode™
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Frequency Lowering
—
Handling noise reduction
Yes
Handling noise reduction
—
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
New User Adaptation
Yes
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: On/Off
Phone Ear Focus
—
Phone Ear Focus
Comfort Phone™
Power On Delay
—
Power On Delay
SmartStart™
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
Impulse Noise Reduction: On/Off
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Unique Amplification Strategy
SoundGuide
SoundMap 3
Speech Clarifier: 5 options
Unique Amplification Strategy
WARP compression: 12
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: On/Off
Accessories
3.5mm Line to Streaming
—
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Multi Mic
Battery Charger
- Charger Plus miniRITE
- HearLink desk charger
Battery Charger
- Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
Bluetooth Streamer
- Unite Phone Clip+
FM to Digital Streaming
—
FM to Digital Streaming
- Multi Mic
Power Pack
- Charger Plus miniRITE
Power Pack
—
Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Adjustments
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- Remote Control
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
- Unite Remote Control 2
- Unite Phone Clip+
- ReSound Smart 3D app
- ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
- Control+
Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
Remote Microphone
- Multi Mic
- Micro Mic
Smartphone App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone App
- ReSound Smart 3D app
- Control+
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- AudioClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Unite Phone Clip+
Smartwatch App
—
Smartwatch App
- ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter
TV Streamer
- Unite TV Streamer 2
Telecoil Streamer
—
Telecoil Streamer
- Multi Mic
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