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Eargo SE vs Hear.com Horizon Go IX

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

Uses Official HearAdvisor Lab Data
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EargoSoundGrade C

Eargo SE

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Expert Choice
Expert
Choice
Hear.com Horizon Go IX Hero
HearSoundGrade A

Hear.com Horizon Go IX

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

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Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Speech in quiet
Eargo SE2.4
Hear.com Horizon Go IX4.0
Speech in noise
Eargo SE0.2
Hear.com Horizon Go IX2.7
Own voice
Eargo SE2.4
Hear.com Horizon Go IX1.8
Feedback handling
Eargo SE4.6
Hear.com Horizon Go IX4.4
Music streaming
Eargo SE0.0
Hear.com Horizon Go IX2.7
Overall fit score
Eargo SE2.9
Hear.com Horizon Go IX4.3

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Eargo SEHear.com Horizon Go IX
Ear CouplingTrumpet
Ear CouplingSleeve Closed
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Receiver119/16
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaNAL-NL2
Listening ProgramRestaurant
Listening ProgramUniversal (Automatic)
Volume Setting2 clicks above default.
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software Versionv6.6.0
Software VersionSoftware v9.11.15.112, SiFit v9.11.15.948
Tuning AdjustmentsOther settings at manufacturer defaults.
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced", Acclimatization Level set at 100%, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notes
Notesn/a