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Oticon Zeal vs Signia Active Mini IX
Side-by-side HearAdvisor lab results with SoundGrades, expert pick badges, and the same visualizations we use in product reviews.
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Performance metrics
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Lab metric by fit
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Speech in quiet
Oticon Zeal4.5
Signia Active Mini IX4.2
Speech in noise
Oticon Zeal2.9
Signia Active Mini IX2.9
Own voice
Oticon Zeal2.0
Signia Active Mini IX3.2
Feedback handling
Oticon Zeal3.3
Signia Active Mini IX2.5
Music streaming
Oticon Zeal3.3
Signia Active Mini IX3.6
Overall fit score
Oticon Zeal4.5
Signia Active Mini IX4.5
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Oticon ZealSignia Active Mini IX
Ear CouplingClosed Vented Dome
Ear CouplingSleeve Vented
Receiver75
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Fitting FormulaNAL-NL2
Fitting FormulaIXFit (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Listening ProgramGeneral (Automatic)
Listening ProgramUniversal (Automatic)
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software VersionFirmware v1.0.0
Software Versionv25.7.1142.3
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Acclimatization at 3/3, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notesn/a
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