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Hear.com Horizon AX vs Philips HearLink
Check out our comparison of the Hear.com Horizon AX vs Philips HearLink. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.
Product Overview
Form Factor
RITE
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Retail Price
$199
$1,499
Hardware Features
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
12.0
Lowest iOS Version
14.0
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Water Resistant Coating
Yes
Software Features
AI Noise Removal
Noise Reduction Mode: 4 options
Speech Clarifier: 3 options
Adjustment Bands
20
24
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Automatic Phone Program
TwinPhone
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Yes
Spatial SpeechFocus
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Echo Reduction
EchoShield
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Yes
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Compression
Yes
Listening Programs
6
4
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Speech and noise management: 7
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™
Processing Channels
48
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Binaural Noise Management
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Unique Amplification Strategy
Augmented Focus™
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 2.0
Sound Clarity: 5/5
Speech Quality: 5/5
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Charger with Qi-Charger Pad
- Standard Charger
- Charger Plus
Bluetooth Streamer
- StreamLine Mic
CROS System
- CROS MNR T R
Hearing Aid Dryer
Power Pack
Remote Adjustments
- Horizon App
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
- Horizon App
- miniPocket
- AudioClip
- HearLink 2 app
- Remote Control
Remote Microphone
- StreamLine Mic
- AudioClip
Smartphone App
- Horizon App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StreamLine Mic
- AudioClip
TV Streamer
- StreamLine TV
- TV Adapter