Philips HearLink 9050 vs. Rexton Reach
Check out our comparison of the Philips HearLink 9050 vs Rexton Reach. 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 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 Rexton Reach R-Li T is a premium receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aid, now available at Costco for $1,499 per pair. Given its premium features, outstanding battery life, and strong Bluetooth connectivity, it delivers excellent value for the money.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
3.6
11 reviews
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
—
Build Quality
4.9Above average
Battery
—
Battery
4.4Above average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
—
App Features
5.0Above average
Comfort
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
—
Design
4.8Above average
Value
—
Value
4.3Above average
Handling
—
Handling
4.5Above average
SoundScore
—
SoundScore
4.5Above average
Pro Support
—
Pro Support
5.0Above 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
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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
- Charger Plus miniRITE
- HearLink desk charger
Battery Charger
- Travel Charger
- Charging+ Station
Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
Bluetooth Streamer
- Smart Transmitter 2.4
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Charging+ Station
Power Pack
- Charger Plus miniRITE
Power Pack
- Travel Charger
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
- App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- AudioClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Smart Mic
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter
TV Streamer
- Smart Transmitter 2.4
Software
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Reduction
AI Noise Removal
—
Adjustment Bands
Yes
Adjustment Bands
20
Better Ear Focus
Yes
Better Ear Focus
—
Directionality
—
Directionality
Advanced Directionality
Automatic Adaptive
Multi-Voice Focus
Speech Preservation Technology
Ear Simulation
3 options
Ear Simulation
—
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
SoundPro 3.0
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Frequency Lowering
—
Handling noise reduction
Yes
Handling noise reduction
—
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
6
New User Adaptation
Yes
New User Adaptation
Smart Automatic Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
Yes
Own Voice Comfort
—
Own Voice Comfort
My Voice 2.0
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
48
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
Sound therapy and notch
Unique Amplification Strategy
SoundGuide
SoundMap 3
Speech Clarifier: 5 options
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor
Voice Stabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
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)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Gyroscope
Yes
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
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
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Call accept/reject
- Tinnitus volume
- Airplane Mode
Push Button
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
—
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
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