Philips HearLink 9050 vs. Sennheiser Sonite Rise

Check out our comparison of the Philips HearLink 9050 vs Sennheiser Sonite Rise. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

Philips HearLink 9050 miniRITE
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Product Overview

HearLink 9050
Sonite Rise
Form Factor
Expert Rating
N/A
N/A
User Rating
3.619 reviews
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Hearing Loss Level
MildModerateSevere
MildModerateSevere
Product Features
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidTelecoilIP68
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68

Accessories

Compatible accessories for each hearing aid

HearLink 9050
Sonite Rise
Battery Charger

Charger Plus miniRITE+1

A fast, portable charger for traveling light and charging on the go. Charge for a full day's power in 1 hour or get 4 hours of use from a quick 15-minute charge.

HearLink desk charger

A faster contact charger for a full day’s power in one hour, or up to four hours of hearing in only 15 minutes.

None
Remote Control

AudioClip+3

The Philips AudioClip is a hearing aid accessory that serves as a remote microphone to help you better hear one-to-one conversations in noisy environments or when listening to someone speak from a distance.

Remote Control

To turn the volume up and down on your hearing aids you can use the Philips HearLink app. In case you prefer using the Philips Remote Control we have this option as well.

HearLink 2 app+2

App allows you to change programs, adjust the volume, mute your hearing aids, activate streaming options and personalize your sound. You can also use the app to connect with your hearing care specialist if you need to have your hearing aid settings adjusted remotely.

Easy Line Remote Control

The Remote Control is a handheld accessory for compatible hearing aids that lets the user adjust volume and switch between hearing aid programs without using the hearing aids themselves or an app. It has separate volume up and down buttons, a program-change button, an on/off slider, an indicator light, and a battery door. It must be paired with the hearing aids before use, but pairing is only needed once; after that, it reconnects automatically. The remote uses a replaceable CR2032 lithium button-cell battery rather than a rechargeable battery. Each press of the program button moves the hearing aids to the next available program, while the plus and minus buttons raise or lower volume. Changes are applied to both hearing aids at the same time, and the hearing aids may play a confirmation beep depending on how they are configured. The guide also notes that its Bluetooth range is about 1 m, so it is meant for close-range control rather than long-distance operation.

Remote Microphone
None

Easy Line PartnerMic

The PartnerMic is a small clip-on microphone designed to be worn by a conversation partner so their voice can be streamed directly to compatible hearing aids. It is intended for situations where the listener wants clearer access to one person’s speech, especially when distance or background noise makes conversation harder. The microphone can be clipped to clothing or worn on a lanyard, with the guide recommending placement about 20 cm / 8 inches below the speaker’s mouth and no more than 50 cm / 20 inches away. The device has a built-in rechargeable battery, charges by USB-C, and typically takes about 2 hours to charge. It pairs once with the hearing aids and then reconnects after being turned off and on. Its streaming range is up to 25 m / 80 ft, though walls, furniture, and even the human body can reduce stability or cause dropouts. Volume is adjusted through the hearing aids or the companion app rather than directly on the microphone.

Smartphone App
None

Easy Line Remote app

The Easy Line Remote app is a smartphone app for compatible hearing aids that lets users adjust their hearing settings and view basic hearing-related health data. It can be used to change volume, switch listening programs, adjust features such as noise reduction and microphone directionality, and fine-tune sound using equalizer presets or manual bass, middle, and treble sliders. The app also supports remote appointments with a hearing care professional, allowing hearing aid adjustments to be made during a live video call. Depending on the hearing aid model, it may track health-related information such as step count, wearing time, goals, and activity levels. It can also show battery level and device status, configure touch controls, set cleaning reminders, and provide information about connected hearing aids and accessories.

TV Streamer

TV Adapter

Connect the Philips TV Adapter to your TV so you hear the sound from the TV directly in your hearing aids. This allows you to watch TV at your preferred volume.

Easy Line TV Connector+1

The TV Connector is a small accessory that sends audio from a TV or other audio source directly to compatible hearing aids. It connects to the audio source using either an optical TOSLINK cable or a 3.5 mm analog cable, and it is powered through micro-USB. Once set up, it can stream audio wirelessly to paired hearing aids from up to about 15 m / 50 ft away, although walls, furniture, or other obstacles may reduce the range. In everyday use, the device is meant to work mostly in the background: when the TV or audio source is on, it transmits sound to the hearing aids; when no audio is detected, it goes into standby. Users can adjust the streamed audio volume using buttons on the device, and compatible hearing aids may also allow balancing TV sound against surrounding environmental sound. It supports Dolby Audio, stereo, and mono signals, but not DTS, so some TVs may require an audio-setting change or use of the analog cable instead.

Hardware

HearLink 9050
Sonite Rise
Accelerometer
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Auracast™ Ready
Gyroscope
Yes
No
Hands-Free Calling
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating
IP68
IP68
Push Button
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
  • Power on/off
  • Call accept/reject
  • Tinnitus volume
  • Airplane Mode
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Audio Stream Mix
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
  • Accept/end calls
  • Voice assistant
  • Accept/end calls
  • Pause/Resume
  • Tinnitus program
Telecoil
Yes
No
Voice Assistant
No
  • Siri
  • Google
Volume Rocker
No
Yes

Software Features

HearLink 9050
Sonite Rise
Adjustment Bands
Yes
20
Adjustment Synchronization
No
QuickSync
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Reduction
Spheric Speech Clarity: Full strength
Audio Stream Mixer
No
Environmental Balance
Better Ear Focus
Yes
No
Directionality
No
SpeechSensorStereoZoom 2.0UltraZoomPremium
Ear Simulation
3 options
Real Ear Sound
Environmental Adaptation
No
AutoSense OS: 6.0
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
No
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
No
Feedback Suppression
Yes
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
Yes
SoundRecover2
Handling noise reduction
Yes
No
Listening Programs
4
4
New User Adaptation
Yes
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
No
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
No
AOV
Phone in Stereo
No
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
No
User Preference Tuning
Processing Channels
64
No
Soft Speech Boost
Yes
No
Spatial Awareness
4 options
No
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Yes
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
No
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Tinnitus Balance
Unique Amplification Strategy
SoundGuideSoundMap 3Speech Clarifier5 options
Motion Sensor HearingSpeech Enhancer
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
WindBlock