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Signia Pure AX vs. Sony CRE-C10 Self-Fitting OTC

Check out our comparison of the Signia Pure AX vs Sony CRE-C10 Self-Fitting OTC. 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 Signia Pure AX is a flagship hearing aid launched in May 2021, featuring the new Augmented Xperience (AX) platform. It offers advanced features such as dual processors for separate speech and environmental noise processing, Android and iOS streaming compatibility, and enhanced rechargeable battery life, making it a versatile option for users seeking improved sound quality and convenience.

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Product Description

The Sony CRE-C10 is a discreet, over-the-counter hearing aid designed for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. It features a self-fitting app-based system, impressive sound quality, and a compact CIC design, but lacks Bluetooth streaming and rechargeability, offering up to 70 hours of use on a single disposable battery.

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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

Scoring

Build Quality
Build Quality
4.7Above average
Battery
Battery
4.3Above average
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
App Features
App Features
2.5Below average
Comfort
Comfort
4.0Below average
Design
Design
5.0Above average
Value
Value
3.5Average
Handling
Handling
3.5Below average
SoundScore
SoundScore
4.1Above average
Pro Support
Pro Support
1.0Below average

Audio Files

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

Accessories

Battery Charger
  • Pure Charger
  • Pure Dry&Clean Charger
  • Pure Portable Charger
Battery Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
  • StreamLine Mic
Bluetooth Streamer
CROS System
CROS System
Hearing Aid Dryer
  • Pure Dry&Clean Charger
Hearing Aid Dryer
Power Pack
  • Pure Portable Charger
Power Pack
Remote Adjustments
  • Signia App
Remote Adjustments
Remote Control
  • Signia App
  • miniPocket
Remote Control
  • Hearing Control App
Remote Microphone
  • StreamLine Mic
Remote Microphone
Smartphone App
  • Signia App
Smartphone App
  • Hearing Control App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • StreamLine Mic
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
TV Streamer
  • StreamLine TV
TV Streamer

Software

Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Automatic Phone Program
TwinPhone
Automatic Phone Program
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Yes
Spatial SpeechFocus
Directionality
Yes
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
EchoShield
Echo Reduction
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Adaptation
Situation Analyzer
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth: 12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Compression
Frequency Lowering
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Speech and noise management: 7
Noise Reduction
Yes
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Own Voice Comfort
Processing Channels
48
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
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
Augmented Focus™
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 2.0
Sound Clarity: 5/5
Speech Quality: 5/5
Unique Amplification Strategy
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
10
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker