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Cearvol Wave vs Oticon Zeal

Side-by-side HearAdvisor lab results with SoundGrades, expert pick badges, and the same visualizations we use in product reviews.

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CearvolSoundGrade A

Cearvol Wave

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

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OticonSoundGrade A

Oticon Zeal

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Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
Cearvol Wave3.3
Oticon Zeal4.5
Speech in noise
Cearvol Wave3.2
Oticon Zeal2.9
Own voice
Cearvol Wave1.5
Oticon Zeal2.0
Feedback handling
Cearvol Wave3.8
Oticon Zeal3.3
Music streaming
Cearvol Wave4.5
Oticon Zeal3.3

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Audio scenes

Using MUSHRA scenes (Tuned)

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Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Cearvol WaveOticon Zeal
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingClosed Vented Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Receiver75
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaNAL-NL2
Listening ProgramRestaurant
Listening ProgramGeneral (Automatic)
Volume Setting40% (4/10 Default)
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software Versionv0.2.0.0
Software VersionFirmware v1.0.0
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, 3-Band equalizer adjusted, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Acclimatization at 3/3, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
NotesProduct Evaluation Ongoing.
Notesn/a