Phonak Audéo Infinio vs. Sony CRE-C10 Self-Fitting OTC
Check out our comparison of the Phonak Audéo Infinio vs Sony CRE-C10 Self-Fitting OTC. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
Phonak’s Infinio Sphere, launched in August 2024, introduces the AI-driven DEEPSONIC chip, designed to enhance speech clarity in noisy environments. My hands-on testing left me impressed with the Sphere's performance, especially in background noise.
Product Description
The Sony CRE-C10 is a discreet, over-the-counter hearing aid designed for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. It features a self-fitting app-based system, impressive sound quality, and a compact CIC design, but lacks Bluetooth streaming and rechargeability, offering up to 70 hours of use on a single disposable battery.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Build Quality
4.7Above average
Battery
4.6Above average
Battery
4.3Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
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App Features
5.0Above average
App Features
2.5Below average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Comfort
4.0Below average
Design
4.1Below average
Design
5.0Above average
Value
3.4Below average
Value
3.5Average
Handling
4.8Above average
Handling
3.5Below average
SoundScore
4.6Above average
SoundScore
4.1Above average
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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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
Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Accessory Connectivity
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Battery Charger
- ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio
Battery Charger
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CROS System
—
CROS System
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Landline to Streaming
- Roger Select™
Landline to Streaming
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Power Pack
- ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio
Power Pack
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Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Control
- Hearing Control App
Remote Microphone
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
- Roger Select™
- Roger Table Mic II
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
- Roger Table Mic II
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
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Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone App
- Hearing Control App
Smartphone Streamer
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
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TV Streamer
- TV Connector
- Roger On
- Roger Select™
TV Streamer
—
Software
AI Noise Removal
Spheric Speech Clarity
AI Noise Removal
—
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
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Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Adjustment Synchronization
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Audio Stream Mixer
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Directionality
SpeechSensor
StereoZoom 2.0
UltraZoom: Premium
Directionality
Yes
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Ear Simulation
—
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 6.0
Environmental Adaptation
Situation Analyzer
Extended bandwidth
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Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth: 12kHz
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Frequency Lowering
—
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
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New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
New User Adaptation
—
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Noise Reduction
Yes
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Occlusion Reduction
—
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Phone in Stereo
—
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Preference Adaptation
—
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Self-fitting
—
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on hearing test through device
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Tinnitus Relief
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor Hearing
Speech Enhancer
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Hardware
Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
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Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Auracast™ Ready
Bluetooth® Audio
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
10
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
—
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
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Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Audio Stream Mix
Push Button
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Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Voice assistant
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
- Tinnitus program
Tap Controls
—
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
- Siri
Voice Assistant
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Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
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