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Phonak Audéo Lumity vs. Sony CRE-C10 Self-Fitting OTC
Check out our comparison of the Phonak Audéo Lumity 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 Lumity Bluetooth Hearing Aids are advanced devices designed to enhance speech clarity and reduce background noise, featuring AutoSense OS™ 5.0 and StereoZoom 2.0 technology. These hearing aids offer hands-free connectivity for both iOS and Android devices, are rechargeable, and come in various models to suit different hearing needs and preferences.
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
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.
Hardware
Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
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Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Bluetooth® Audio
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
10
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
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
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Voice assistant
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
Tap Controls
—
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
—
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
- Siri
Voice Assistant
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Software
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Adjustment Synchronization
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Automatic Phone Program
EasyPhone
Automatic Phone Program
—
Directionality
SpeechSensor
StereoZoom 2.0
UltraZoom: Premium
Directionality
Yes
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Ear Simulation
—
Echo Reduction
EchoBlock
Echo Reduction
—
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 5.0
Environmental Adaptation
Situation Analyzer
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth: 12kHz
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Frequency Lowering
—
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
—
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
Accessories
Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Accessory Connectivity
—
Battery Charger
- Charger Ease
Battery Charger
—
CROS System
- CROS Lumity
CROS System
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Power Pack
—
Power Pack
—
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Control
- Hearing Control App
Remote Microphone
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
Remote Microphone
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Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone App
- Hearing Control App
TV Streamer
- TV Connector
- Roger On
TV Streamer
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