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Oticon Zeal vs RCA In-Ear

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

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Expert Choice
Expert
Choice
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OticonSoundGrade A

Oticon Zeal

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

RCA In-Ear Hero
RCASoundGrade D

RCA In-Ear

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

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Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
Oticon Zeal4.5
RCA In-Ear-0.5
Speech in noise
Oticon Zeal2.9
RCA In-Ear-0.8
Own voice
Oticon Zeal2.0
RCA In-Ear2.6
Feedback handling
Oticon Zeal3.3
RCA In-Ear5.0
Music streaming
Oticon Zeal3.3
RCA In-Ear0.0

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Oticon ZealRCA In-Ear
Ear CouplingClosed Vented Dome
Ear CouplingClosed Vented Dome
Receiver75
Receiver
Fitting FormulaNAL-NL2
Fitting Formula
Listening ProgramGeneral (Automatic)
Listening Program
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Volume Setting
Software VersionFirmware v1.0.0
Software Version
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Acclimatization at 3/3, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuning Adjustments
Notesn/a
Notes