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ReSound OMNIA vs. Sony CRE-C20

Check out our comparison of the ReSound OMNIA 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.

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Summary

Product Description

The ReSound OMNIA is a high-tech hearing aid family designed to improve hearing in noisy environments, featuring advanced directional microphones and a unique M&RIE microphone technology for natural sound pickup. Available in various styles, including Receiver-In-Ear, Behind-the-Ear, and custom in-ear models, the OMNIA offers Bluetooth streaming, hands-free calling for Apple devices, and a rechargeable battery option, making it a versatile choice for users with different hearing needs.

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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.

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

Audio Files

Busy Café
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Busy Café
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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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Streaming Music
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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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
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
Hands-Free Calling
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
12.0
Made For iPhone
Mic + Speaker In Ear
Yes
Mic + Speaker In Ear
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
17
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Synchronization
Adjustment Synchronization
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Directionality
Front Focus
Synchronized SoftSwitching™
Directionality
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
360 All Around
Environmental Optimizer II
Environmental Adaptation
Situation Analyzer
Expansion
3 settings
Expansion
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth: 12kHz
Feedback Suppression
DFS Ultra III
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Sound Shaper
Frequency Lowering
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
Listening Programs
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
New User Adaptation
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: 5 settings
Noise Reduction
Yes
Processing Channels
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Self-fitting
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on hearing test through device
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sense™
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Impulse Noise Reduction: 3 settings
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Tinnitus Relief
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: 3 settings
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes

Accessories

3.5mm Line to Streaming
  • Multi Mic
3.5mm Line to Streaming
Battery Charger
  • Premium Charger
  • Standard Charger
  • Desktop Charger
Battery Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
  • Unite Phone Clip+
Bluetooth Streamer
FM to Digital Streaming
  • Multi Mic
FM to Digital Streaming
Remote Adjustments
  • ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Adjustments
Remote Control
  • Unite Phone Clip+
  • Unite Remote Control 2
  • ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Control
Remote Microphone
  • Micro Mic
  • Multi Mic
Remote Microphone
Smartphone App
  • ReSound Smart 3D app
Smartphone App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • Unite Phone Clip+
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
TV Streamer
  • Unite TV Streamer 2
TV Streamer
Telecoil Streamer
  • Multi Mic
Telecoil Streamer