ReSound Key vs. Sony CRE-C20
Check out our comparison of the ReSound Key vs Sony CRE-C20. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
The Resound Key is a budget prescription hearing aid. It features advanced technology for personalized sound adjustments and connectivity options for seamless integration with various devices.
Product Description
The Sony CRE-C20 is a discreet, over-the-counter hearing aid designed for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss, featuring a compact size and rechargeable battery for up to 28 hours of use. While it offers a user-friendly setup and an Auto Sound Analyzer for enhanced speech clarity, it lacks Bluetooth streaming capabilities, which may be a consideration for users seeking more advanced connectivity options.
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
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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
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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.
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Accessory required
Hands-Free Calling
—
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
5
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
10
Made For iPhone
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Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Push Button
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
—
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
—
Software
Adjustment Bands
6
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Synchronization
Synchronized push button
Synchronized volume control
Adjustment Synchronization
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Automatic Phone Program
PhoneNow™
Automatic Phone Program
—
Bass Boost
Low Frequency Boost: Basic
Bass Boost
—
Directionality
MultiScope Adaptive Directionality™
Natural Directionality™ II
SoftSwitching™
Synchronized SoftSwitching™
Directionality
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Classifier
Environmental Adaptation
Situation Analyzer
Expansion
On/Off
Expansion
—
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth: 12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Auto DFS™
DFS Ultra™ II
Music Mode™
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
Listening Programs
—
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
New User Adaptation
—
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: On/Off
Noise Reduction
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
Comfort Phone™
Phone Ear Focus
—
Power On Delay
SmartStart™
Power On Delay
—
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Self-fitting
—
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on hearing test through device
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Impulse Noise Reduction: On/Off
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Tinnitus Relief
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
WARP compression: 12
Unique Amplification Strategy
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Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: On/Off
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Accessories
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Multi Mic
3.5mm Line to Streaming
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Battery Charger
- Charger
Battery Charger
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- Unite Phone Clip+
Bluetooth Streamer
—
FM to Digital Streaming
- Multi Mic
FM to Digital Streaming
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Remote Adjustments
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Adjustments
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Remote Control
- Unite Remote Control 2
- Unite Phone Clip+
- ReSound Smart 3D app
- ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
- Control+
Remote Control
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Remote Microphone
- Multi Mic
- Micro Mic
Remote Microphone
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Smartphone App
- ReSound Smart 3D app
- Control+
Smartphone App
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Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Unite Phone Clip+
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
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Smartwatch App
- ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
Smartwatch App
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TV Streamer
- Unite TV Streamer 2
TV Streamer
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Telecoil Streamer
- Multi Mic
Telecoil Streamer
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