Sennheiser All-Day Clear vs. Zepp Clarity Pixie

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

Score
4.5
Sennheiser All-Day Clear
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SoundScore 4.2/5
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3.2
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Product Overview

All-Day Clear
Pixie
Form Factor
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.
Form FactorNon-custom device that typically sits completely inside the ear canal. Some of the device may be visible to the naked eye.
Expert Rating
Score
4.5
Score
3.2
User Rating
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
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68
Rechargeable

Expert Ratings

Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.

All-Day Clear
Pixie

HearingTracker Score

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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Pixie
3.2BELOW AVERAGE

Zepp Pixie are a unique OTC hearing aid offering useful wireless app features, a discrete size, near all-day battery life, and more. From a price and performance perspective, Pixie beats Eargo, its closest competitor, on both counts.

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HearAdvisor SoundScore

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.

Pixie
3.9ABOVE AVERAGE

Zepp Clarity Pixie achieved a SoundScore of 3.88/5 and a SoundGrade of B in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #17 of 61 OTC Hearing Aid devices tested. The OTC Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.47/5.

Build Quality

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.

Pixie
4.2AVERAGE

Zepp Pixie appear to be well built although their IP rating of X7 suggests regular cleaning and maintenance will be key to long-term protection from dust and debris.

Battery

All-Day Clear
3.2BELOW AVERAGE

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

Pixie
3.4BELOW AVERAGE

With a battery life of 17 hours, Zepp Clarity should last your entire day without needing to recharge. The portable charger is also robust and the added on-the-go power is a nice addition.

Bluetooth

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.

Pixie

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App Features

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.

Pixie
3.9AVERAGE

The Zepp app offers useful features for customizing the sound quality to your preferences. Be sure to complete the on-ear assessment within the More tab.

Comfort

All-Day Clear
5.0EXCELLENT

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

Pixie
4.0AVERAGE

I found Zepp Clarity comfortable however, they sit deeper in your ear which may not suit everyone's preferences or needs.

Design

All-Day Clear
5.0EXCELLENT

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

Pixie
5.0EXCELLENT

Clarity are small and sit almost completely in your ear canals. This can make them very desirable if you are looking for a discrete hearing aid option.

Value

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.

Pixie
3.1BELOW AVERAGE

Zepp Clarity Pixie has a value score of 3.1/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

Handling

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.

Pixie
3.0BELOW AVERAGE

Some may find the smaller size of Pixie more difficult to handle and see, especially if you have limited finger dexterity and or low vision.

Pro Support

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.

Pixie
1.0BELOW AVERAGE

Zepp currently offers technical assistance via phone, email, or directly through the Zepp mobile app. Additionally, the Support tab provides a helpful Q&A section should you need assistance.

Lab Recordings

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

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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

All-Day Clear
Pixie
Bluetooth® AudioBluetooth® AudioThis hearing aid is capable of streaming Bluetooth® audio certain phones and/or devices.
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
No
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.
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
No
IP RatingIP RatingIP Ratings rate sealing effectiveness of hearing aids against intrusion from foreign solid matter (dirt, dust) and moisture.
IP68
IPx7
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.
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Volume RockerVolume RockerA volume rocker or wheel to allows the adjustment of volume with a finger.
Yes
No

Software Features

All-Day Clear
Pixie
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.
Yes
No
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.
Yes
Yes
Self-fittingSelf-fittingThis hearing aid allows you to fit yourself without professional assistance. Typically found in OTC products.
  • Tuned by user directly
  • Tuned based on audio preference selections
Tuned based on audio preference selections
Unique Amplification StrategyUnique Amplification StrategyHearing aids all process sounds a little bit differently. Sometimes it varies even within one model.
No
Clarity BoostClarity Boost"Clear voice comprehension"