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Phonak Bolero M vs. Sony CRE-C10 Self-Fitting OTC

Check out our comparison of the Phonak Bolero M 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.

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Summary

Product Description

The Phonak Bolero Marvel is a versatile Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aid designed for individuals with mild to severe hearing loss, offering excellent sound quality, robust connectivity, and ease of use. It features advanced sound processing, noise reduction, and universal Bluetooth connectivity, with options for rechargeable batteries and customization through the myPhonak app.

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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.

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Form Factor
BTE-F
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Scoring

Build Quality
Build Quality
4.7Above average
Battery
Battery
4.3Above average
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
App Features
App Features
2.5Below average
Comfort
Comfort
4.0Below average
Design
Design
5.0Above average
Value
Value
3.5Average
Handling
Handling
3.5Below average
SoundScore
SoundScore
4.1Above average
Pro Support
Pro Support
1.0Below average

Audio Files

Busy Café
Open Ear
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Busy Café
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
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

3.5mm Line to Streaming
  • Roger EasyPen
3.5mm Line to Streaming
Accessory Connectivity
  • RogerDirect™
Accessory Connectivity
Landline to Streaming
  • Roger Select™
Landline to Streaming
Remote Adjustments
  • myPhonak App
Remote Adjustments
Remote Control
  • myPhonak App
  • RemoteControl
Remote Control
  • Hearing Control App
Remote Mic Neckloop
  • Roger MyLink
Remote Mic Neckloop
Remote Microphone
  • Roger EasyPen
  • Roger Pen
  • Roger Select™
  • Roger Table Mic II
  • PartnerMic™
  • Roger On
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
  • Roger EasyPen
  • Roger Table Mic II
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
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
TV Streamer
  • Roger Select™
  • Roger On
  • TV Connector
TV Streamer

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
UltraZoom: Premium
Directionality
Yes
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Ear Simulation
Echo Reduction
EchoBlock
Echo Reduction
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 3.0
Environmental Adaptation
Situation Analyzer
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth: 12kHz
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Frequency Lowering
Listening Programs
3
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
SNR-Boost
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Tinnitus Relief
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Bluetooth® Audio
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
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)
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Push Button
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker