Oticon Intent vs Oticon More

The Oticon Intent is a premium behind-the-ear prescription hearing aid released in 2024, priced at $4,898. In HearAdvisor's lab testing, it earned an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.7/5, ranking #1 among 36 prescription hearing aids tested—placing it in the top tier of the category. Speech performance is a standout strength. Speech in quiet scores an excellent 4.6/5, running 1.17 points above the category average. Speech in noise reaches a solid 3.7/5, which is 2.15 points above average—a meaningful advantage for challenging listening environments. Music streaming also performs well at 4.0/5, sitting 1.36 points above the category norm. Feedback handling is excellent at 5.0/5, slightly above the already-high category average. The notable weakness is own-voice comfort, which scores a low 1.3/5—falling 1.45 points below the category average. Users who are sensitive to the sound of their own voice may find this less comfortable than competing devices. The Oticon Intent is best suited for listeners who prioritize speech clarity across varied environments and streaming quality, and who can tolerate potential own-voice occlusion effects. At premium pricing, it competes with devices like the Phonak Sphere Infinio (4.65/5) and Signia Active Pro IX (4.61/5). This device earned HearAdvisor's Expert's Choice Award in both 2023 and 2024.

The Oticon More is a premium behind-the-ear prescription hearing aid that earns an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.6/5, placing it in the top 8% of all prescription hearing aids tested. Released in 2021, this device remains competitive among current offerings and has received HearAdvisor's Expert's Choice Award in both 2023 and 2024. In our lab testing, the Oticon More delivers excellent speech clarity in quiet environments, scoring 4.6/5—a full 1.17 points above the category average. Speech in noise performance scores 2.9/5, which is above the category average by 1.35 points, though only mixed in absolute terms. This reflects a common challenge across hearing aids: understanding speech in noisy environments remains difficult even for higher-performing devices. The device offers flexibility with both rechargeable and disposable battery options, along with streaming compatibility for iPhone and Android devices and hands-free calling capability. Own-voice comfort and music streaming quality both score solidly at 3.1/5 and 3.0/5 respectively, each slightly above category averages. Feedback handling scores 3.5/5, which is solid in absolute terms though below the category average of 4.71/5. At $4,598, the Oticon More competes in the premium tier alongside newer devices like the Oticon Intent (4.75/5) and Phonak Sphere Infinio (4.65/5). It's well-suited for those prioritizing speech understanding and wanting battery flexibility, though buyers seeking the latest technology may want to compare against more recent premium releases.