| Performance |
Performance | ***** | **** | *** |
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| Processing channels |
Processing channels | 15 | 10 | 6 |
Accurate processing, precise sound and better speech intelligibility. |
| Fine-tuning channels |
Fine-tuning channels | 15 | 10 | 6 |
More options for personalised sound to cater for user preferences and hearing needs. |
| U platform |
U platform | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Smooth and personalised sound in all environments – quiet, loud, challenging and enjoyable. |
| WidexLink wireless connectivity |
WidexLink wireless connectivity | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Fast, echo-free transmission of sound between hearing aids as well as DEX devices. |
| High-Frequency Boost |
High-Frequency Boost | ✔ | | |
Clear and crisp sound in high frequencies (in music for example) |
| Preference Control |
Preference Control | U | U | U |
User can control hearing aids to meet specific needs; either more audibility or more comfort. |
| Wind Noise Attenuation |
Wind Noise Attenuation | U | | |
Speech and other sounds audible in wind. |
| Focus mode |
Focus mode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Hearing aids can focus front and back for specific situations. |
| Digital Pinna |
Digital Pinna | ✔ | ✔ | |
Natural front/back localization. |
| Soft Level Noise Reduction |
Soft Level Noise Reduction | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Unwanted soft background noises are reduced for greater listening comfort. |
| TruSound Softener |
TruSound Softener | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Sudden sounds at all input levels are more comfortable to hear. |
| Speech Enhancer RT |
Speech Enhancer RT | U/IE | IE | |
Reduces noise and enhances speech in real time in response to individual sound situations and hearing loss. |
| Noise Reduction |
Noise Reduction | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Listening comfort in noise and more speech. |
| Sound Class Technology |
Sound Class Technology | 9/IE | 5/IE | 3 |
Hearing aids adapt automatically to different listening situations for clarity, comfort and audibility. |
| HD Locator |
HD Locator | 15 | 10 | 6 |
Better speech intelligibility in noise. |
| Programs |
Programs | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Wide range of listening programs for specific and challenging situations. |
| Zen |
Zen | IE | IE | IE |
A tinnitus management tool for reducing the effects of tinnitus using soothing tones and/or noise; additional programs with Zen+ |
| Audibility Extender |
Audibility Extender | U | U | U |
Improves perception and production of important high-frequency speech sounds. |
| Variable Speed Compression |
Variable Speed Compression | U/IE | U/IE | U/IE |
Automatic gearing for smooth sound and stable audibility. |
| DEX accessories* |
DEX accessories* | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Convenient, high-quality connection to hearing aids from phones, TVs, audio, etc.* DEX accessories include CALL-DEX, UNI-DEX, COM-DEX incl. COM-DEX Remote Mic, TV-DEX, RC-DEX, FM+DEX and PHONE-DEX.PHONE-DEX available in Europe, US and Canada only. |
| App for iPhone and Android |
App for iPhone and Android | Via COM-DEX | Via COM-DEX | Via COM-DEX |
Easy connection and control from any smartphone. |
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