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Phonak Lyric 4 vs. Sony CRE-E10

Check out our comparison of the Phonak Lyric 4 vs Sony CRE-E10. 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 Lyric 4 is a unique, 100% invisible hearing aid that is deeply inserted into the ear canal by a specialist and can be worn continuously for months without removal. It offers natural sound quality, comfort improvements over previous models, and is particularly effective for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, but lacks modern connectivity features like Bluetooth streaming.

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Product Description

The Sony CRE-E10 Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aid is a high-performing, earbud-style device designed for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. Priced at $1,299.99, it offers features such as Bluetooth audio streaming (iOS only), hands-free calling, and a rechargeable battery with up to 26 hours of life, making it a convenient and advanced option in the over-the-counter hearing aid market.

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Form Factor
Disposable
Form Factor
Earbud
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Scoring

Build Quality
Build Quality
4.9Above average
Battery
Battery
4.4Above average
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
3.0Below average
App Features
App Features
3.5Below average
Comfort
Comfort
4.5Above average
Design
Design
5.0Above average
Value
Value
4.1Above average
Handling
Handling
4.8Above average
SoundScore
SoundScore
5.0Above average
Pro Support
Pro Support
1.0Below average

Audio Files

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

IIC Adjustment Tool
  • SoundLync
IIC Adjustment Tool
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • Hearing Control App
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • Hearing Control App

Software

Directionality
Directionality
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction
Yes
Self-fitting
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on hearing test through device
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
Hands-Free Calling
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion