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Sony CRE-C20 vs. Sony CRE-E10

Check out our comparison of the Sony CRE-C20 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 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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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
Instant-Fit CIC
Form Factor
Earbud
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Scoring

Build Quality
4.8Above average
Build Quality
4.9Above average
Battery
4.4Above average
Battery
4.4Above average
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
3.0Below average
App Features
3.0Below average
App Features
3.5Below average
Comfort
4.0Below average
Comfort
4.5Above average
Design
5.0Above average
Design
5.0Above average
Value
3.3Below average
Value
4.2Above average
Handling
4.0Below average
Handling
4.8Above average
SoundScore
3.7Above average
SoundScore
5.0Above average
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Pro Support
1.0Below average

Audio Files

Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
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Initial Fitting-noisy
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Tuned Fitting-noisy
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Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
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

Remote Control
Remote Control
  • Hearing Control App
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • Hearing Control App

Software

Adjustment Synchronization
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Adjustment Synchronization
Directionality
Yes
Directionality
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Situation Analyzer
Environmental Adaptation
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth: 12kHz
Extended bandwidth
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Processing Channels
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on hearing test through device
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on hearing test through device
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
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)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion