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    Self Fitting OTC Hearing Aids (CRE-C20)
    The Sony Self Fitting OTC Hearing Aids (CRE-C20) is a non-prescription, over-the-counter hearing aid with an in-the-ear (ITE) style. It has a self-fitting test available. It has a rechargeable case that uses a USB-C cable, and there is an companion app supported by Apple and Android to help control the hearing aids.
    Description
    The Sony Self Fitting OTC Hearing Aids (CRE-C20) is a non-prescription, over-the-counter hearing aid with an in-the-ear (ITE) style. It has a self-fitting test available. It has a rechargeable case that uses a USB-C cable, and there is an companion app supported by Apple and Android to help control the hearing aids.

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    CR's Expert Take

    How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

    Overall Score

    The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.
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    What goes into the Overall Score?
    Sound quality
     /  5
    Performance
     /  5
    Ease of use
     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    Ease of Use: Overall, we found the Sony Self Fitting OTC Hearing Aids (CRE-C20) to be very easy to use. Setting up the hearing aids is easy and intuitive with good directions. There is a self fitting test available to customize your personal hearing profile, which is part of the setup process. Help is available from online, phone and email or chat. The left and right hearing aids are clearly differentiated. There are no preset programs available to select different hearing situations. Volume can be controlled from the app but not from the device itself. These hearing aids do not support streaming music or phone calls directly to the device. The water resistance offers protection from moisture and water damage.

    Performance: Performance is good for daily use. It has a rechargeable case that uses a USB-C cable. The battery runtime should last 28 hours. Charging the device should take 4 hours. In tests, this model was not able to reduce noise especially well. In practice, some found a lot of improvement in understanding dialog in movie and TV programs compared to when not wearing hearing aids, and a lot of improvement in hearing speech in a noisy environment. We found it generally comfortable to wear. It seemed more discreet than other models.

    Sound quality: This model showed very good sound quality in tests. It exceeded FDA requirements for amplifying lower-pitched sounds. It exceeded FDA requirements for amplifying higher-pitched sounds. There was much more harmonic distortion and noisy interference created in loud environments. Sound delays during hearing aid processing were minimal. Audibility evaluations suggest this model can provide the right amount of amplification at the lowest or highest volumes.

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    The Sony Self Fitting OTC Hearing Aids (CRE-C20) is a non-prescription, over-the-counter hearing aid with an in-the-ear (ITE) style. This design may either fill the bowl-shaped outer ear (full shell), or just only the lower part (half shell). It has a self-fitting test available to customize to a personal hearing profile. It has a rechargeable case that uses a USB-C cable, and there is an companion app for controlling the hearing aids.

    It has a manufacturer warranty period that might cover hardware defects or replacements, lasting 12 months. The trial period to test out the hearing aids without penalty is 45 days.

    It comes with a cleaning kit, for use as needed. It includes 1 pair of a single size of dome/eartip, which can last 3 months based on the manufacturer recommended replacement cycle of 3 months. It comes with 5 pairs of wax guards, which can last 15 months based on the manufacturer recommended replacement cycle of 3 months. The appx cost of annual replacement accessories is $32, however prices may vary. This is based on the manufacturer's recommended replacement cycles, and if not specified for domes/eartips, we use a default cycle of 6 months.

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