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Phonak Lyric 4 vs. Sennheiser All-Day Clear

Check out our comparison of the Phonak Lyric 4 vs Sennheiser All-Day Clear. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

Phonak Lyric 4
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4.5
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Product Overview

Lyric 4
All-Day Clear
Form Factor
Form FactorExtended wear hearing aids are placed deep into the canal and kept there for a few months. When the battery expires the aid is disposed of and replaced by a fresh device.
Form FactorThis type of hearing aid sits behind the ear. A wire runs along the top of the ear and down to a speaker sitting inside the ear canal. An custom-fitted mold may be required.
Expert Rating
N/A
Score
4.5
User Rating
3.818 reviews
4.45 reviews
Hearing Loss LevelHearing Loss LevelThis represents HearingTracker's best guess on suitability. Please consult a licensed audiologist to confirm your own candidacy for this device.
MildModerate
MildModerate
Product Features
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Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68

Expert Ratings

Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.

Lyric 4
All-Day Clear

HearingTracker Score

Lyric 4

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All-Day Clear
4.5EXCELLENT

Featuring hands-free calling, Bluetooth streaming for both iPhone and Android, and intelligent scene detection for optimal sound quality, these devices provide a user-friendly and high-quality hearing solution.

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HearAdvisor SoundScore

Lyric 4

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All-Day Clear
4.2ABOVE AVERAGE

Sennheiser All Day Clear achieved a SoundScore of 4.20/5 in HearAdvisor lab testing. The OTC Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.47/5.

Build Quality

Lyric 4

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All-Day Clear
4.9EXCELLENT

All Day Clear have an ingress protection rating of 68, meaning they offer impressive protection against moisture and debris. They feel well built in hand and the case, while on the larger side, offers good storage protection and should hold up to daily use.

Battery

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All-Day Clear
3.2BELOW AVERAGE

All Day Clear last up to 20 hours per charge, meaning they should last your entire day.

Bluetooth

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All-Day Clear
5.0EXCELLENT

I found All Day Clear to offer easy and stable wireless connection. Their audio quality while streaming music, and during hands-free calling, was decent and comparable to other hearing aids in this price range.

App Features

Lyric 4

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All-Day Clear
4.5EXCELLENT

The All-Day Clear app is straightforward and offers useful customization like volume control, programs, and a 3-Band EQ. It is missing more advanced features commonly found in other products like directional microphone controls and health tracking.

Comfort

Lyric 4

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All-Day Clear
5.0EXCELLENT

I found All Day Clear comfortable, even with prolonged wear times, and did not experience any retention issues.

Design

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All-Day Clear
5.0EXCELLENT

Sennheiser All Day Clear look and feel like modern prescription hearing aids in an OTC package.

Value

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All-Day Clear
4.6EXCELLENT

Sennheiser All Day Clear has a value score of 4.6/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

Handling

Lyric 4

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All-Day Clear
5.0EXCELLENT

All Day Clear are fairly easy to use receiver-in-canal style hearing aids and I did not run into any usability issues while trying them. One things worth noting is that, while the case works well, it does not have an internal battery and must be plugged in to charge.

Pro Support

Lyric 4

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All-Day Clear
5.0EXCELLENT

All Day Clear are self-fit OTC hearing aids, intended to be by you in the comforts of your home. However, Sennheiser offers an in-office option where they can be programmed by a provider like more traditional prescription devices.

Lab Recordings

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Lyric 4
All-Day Clear
Busy CafeBusy CafeSpeech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
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All-Day Clear
Quiet OfficeQuiet OfficeSpeech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
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All-Day Clear
Streaming MusicStreaming MusicStreaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
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Lyric 4

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All-Day Clear

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

Compatible accessories for each hearing aid

Lyric 4
All-Day Clear
IIC Adjustment ToolIIC Adjustment ToolAllows users to adjust an IIC hearing aid with a magnetic tool.

SoundLync

None

Hardware

Lyric 4
All-Day Clear
Bluetooth® AudioBluetooth® AudioThis hearing aid is capable of streaming Bluetooth® audio certain phones and/or devices.
No
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Hands-Free CallingHands-Free CallingIt is possible to have a hands-free phone call with this hearing aid. You are not required to hold the phone up to your mouth.
No
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP RatingIP RatingIP Ratings rate sealing effectiveness of hearing aids against intrusion from foreign solid matter (dirt, dust) and moisture.
No
IP68
Rechargeable BatteriesRechargeable BatteriesCharge your batteries overnight in a docking station and get a full day's use (in most cases) of battery life the following day.
No
Lithium-ion
Volume RockerVolume RockerA volume rocker or wheel to allows the adjustment of volume with a finger.
No
Yes

Software Features

Lyric 4
All-Day Clear
DirectionalityDirectionalityDepending on the types and number of microphones a hearing aid has, the hearing aid may be able to boost sounds from specific directions (by reducing sounds from other directions). This can be helpful to focus on a speaker directly in front of the hearing aid user, as well as to give the user information about where different sounds are coming from.
No
Yes
Noise ReductionNoise ReductionThis feature uses modern hearing aids’ processing power to examine the incoming sound signal, determine if noise is present and reduce the volume of the troublesome sound to increase comfort.
No
Yes
Self-fittingSelf-fittingThis hearing aid allows you to fit yourself without professional assistance. Typically found in OTC products.
No
  • Tuned by user directly
  • Tuned based on audio preference selections