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Philips HearLink vs ReSound Custom Made by ReSound

Check out our comparison of the Philips HearLink vs ReSound Custom Made by ReSound. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.

Philips HearLink
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Model
  • Philips HearLink 40 miniBTE T
  • Philips HearLink 40 miniBTE T R
  • Philips HearLink 40 miniRITE T
  • Philips HearLink 40 miniRITE T R
Level
  • Philips HearLink 9040
  • Philips HearLink 7040
  • Philips HearLink 5040
Philips HearLink
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ReSound Custom Made by ReSound
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Model
  • ReSound Custom Made by ReSound ITC
Level
  • ReSound Custom Made by ReSound 9
  • ReSound Custom Made by ReSound 7
  • ReSound Custom Made by ReSound 5
ReSound Custom Made by ReSound
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Product Overview

Form Factor
RITE
ITC
User Rating
3.0
14 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Product Family
4 models
1 model
Retail Price
$1,499
$6,926

Hardware Features

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)
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
14.0
Lowest iOS Version
15.3
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
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
24
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Bass Boost
Low Frequency Boost: 3 settings
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Adaptive Directionality™
Adjustable directional mix
All Access Directionality
Autoscope Adaptive Directionality™
Fixed Directionality
Synchronized SoftSwitching™
Ultra Focus
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Optimizer II
Expansion
3 settings
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Auto DFS™
DFS Ultra III
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Sound Shaper
Listening Programs
4
4
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
Noise Reduction
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
NoiseTracker™ II: 5 settings
Processing Channels
17
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sense™
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Binaural Noise Management
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Impulse Noise Reduction: 3 settings
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Wind Guard: 3 settings

Accessories

3.5mm Line to Streaming
  • Multi Mic
Battery Charger
  • Standard Charger
  • Charger Plus
  • Custom charger
Bluetooth Streamer
  • Unite Phone Clip+
CROS System
  • CROS MNR T R
FM to Digital Streaming
  • Multi Mic
Remote Adjustments
  • HearLink 2 app
  • ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Control
  • AudioClip
  • HearLink 2 app
  • Remote Control
  • ReSound Smart 3D app
  • Unite Phone Clip+
  • Unite Remote Control 2
Remote Microphone
  • AudioClip
  • Micro Mic
  • Multi Mic
Smartphone App
  • HearLink 2 app
  • ReSound Smart 3D app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • AudioClip
  • Unite Phone Clip+
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter
  • Unite TV Streamer 2
Telecoil Streamer
  • Multi Mic