Philips HearLink 9050 vs. Signia Silk X
Check out our comparison of the Philips HearLink 9050 vs Signia Silk X. 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 Signia Silk X Hearing Aid is a discreet, in-ear device designed to provide clear and natural sound quality. It offers advanced features and a comfortable fit, making it suitable for a wide range of hearing needs.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
User Rating
3.6
11 reviews
User Rating
2.4
6 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hardware
Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
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Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Bluetooth® Audio
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
10
Gyroscope
Yes
Gyroscope
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Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
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IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
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Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
15.3
Made For iPhone
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Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Call accept/reject
- Tinnitus volume
- Airplane Mode
Push Button
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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
20
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
Ultra HD e2e
Better Ear Focus
Yes
Better Ear Focus
—
Directionality
—
Directionality
Yes
Ear Simulation
3 options
Ear Simulation
—
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
EchoShield
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Compression
Handling noise reduction
Yes
Handling noise reduction
—
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
6
New User Adaptation
Yes
New User Adaptation
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Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Speech and noise management: 7
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
48
Soft Speech Boost
Yes
Soft Speech Boost
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Spatial Awareness
4 options
Spatial Awareness
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Yes
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Stereo Audio Streaming
—
Stereo Audio Streaming
Direct Streaming: 5/5
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Streaming Bass Boost
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Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
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Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
SoundGuide
SoundMap 3
Speech Clarifier: 5 options
Unique Amplification Strategy
Sound Clarity: 5/5
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Charger Plus miniRITE
- HearLink desk charger
Battery Charger
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Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
Bluetooth Streamer
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CROS System
—
CROS System
- CROS Silk X
Power Pack
- Charger Plus miniRITE
Power Pack
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Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Adjustments
- Signia App
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- Remote Control
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
- miniPocket
- Signia App
Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
Remote Microphone
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Smartphone App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone App
- Signia App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- AudioClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
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TV Streamer
- TV Adapter
TV Streamer
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