Name: Philips HearLink 9050
Brand: Philips
Price: 1599.99 USD
Rating: 3.6 (19 reviews)

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Philips HearLink 9050

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Real user reviews of the Philips HearLink 9050

Philips HearLink 9050 is fairly new at Costco, so there are not many user comments yet.

Johnzonie of Texas writes on the HearingTracker Forum:

"I upgraded from 9030’s to the 9050’s and the difference is huge to me. I had an excellent fitter at Costco who was meticulous on the REM and frequency tuning. She told me I wouldn’t need all the programs I had with the 9030’s (she put them in for me anyway) and would stay with the General program and she was pretty much right. Very pleased with the 9050’'s."

In the same forum post, PeteTab of Manchester in the UK writes (in two separate posts):

“I had my first fitting of the 9050’s today. While it’s only the first day, they seem to be doing a great job. I can confirm that I have hands-free functionality and also have the press button and double tap function to answer working fine (Pixel 8 Pro and Hearlink firmware 1.1.0). So far, so good...

“Considering it’s only my first full day with them, it’s difficult to give an informed view of [performance in noise and the motion sensors]. I did spend some time in a busy supermarket and was in a three-way conversation, and all I can say is that I understood all of the conversation and also with the lady at checkout. Whatever the aids were doing they were doing it well and any transition they may have done was seamless.”

Key technology highlights of Philips HearLink 9050

Here's a look at some of the main product upgrades and highlights of this hearing aid.

SoundMap 3

The Philips HearLink 50's SoundMap 3 sound processing software uses Demant's AI Noise Reduction (AR-NR) and advanced directionality to remove noise and prioritize speech in noisy environments. Along with the motion sensors, this allows the hearing aids to recognize and adjust to different sound environments better, so speech is easier to understand—particularly in noisy environments.

LE Audio and revamped connectivity; Auracast available with firmware update

Connectivity has been completely reconfigured in HearLink 50 so that the hearing aid features the latest Bluetooth^® LE Audio technology—making these devices Auracast-ready with a firmware update.

At HearingTracker, we're excited about the prospects of Auracast broadcast technology, which will revolutionize how people connect with PA systems and access audio from TVs, lecturers, places of worship, etc. Currently, we're hesitant to state that HearLink 9050 meets the exact definition of “Auracast-ready,” but, like Oticon Intent, it uses the latest LE Audio and LC3 codec—two of the major criteria for compatibility with this new technology. A spokesperson told us, “When ready, support for Auracast will be available through a firmware update” which essentially makes it "Auracast-ready."

The downside is almost no venues currently offer Auracast. But we think that should start to change in 2025 when more audio devices become Auracast-ready. For current utility, the hearing aid also has a built-in telecoil.

With the HearLink 50 and its new LE Audio capabilities, music, phone calls, and other audio are facilitated by better streaming links to Apple iOS, compatible Android devices, and Windows PCs. Hands-free calls can be made with both iOS and now Android phones with LE Audio.

Always make sure to check the compatibility of your phone with the hearing aid. Philips offers an easy-to-use compatibility guide.

One small limitation is that HearLink 50 hearing aids only allow for one active connection at a time. That is, while you can pair numerous compatible Bluetooth products, only one active connection is allowed. This isn't a problem for many people, but if you enjoy using multiple electronic devices or have more than one cell phone (work and home for example), this may be a bit frustrating. However, we'll note this isn't unusual for many hearing aids on the market.

Recharging and battery life

With HearLink 9050 (and Intent), Demant has moved in a different direction than its competitors, emphasizing faster recharging over extended (e.g., 24+ hours) use times. Based on average use patterns, you can place these hearing aids in the charger for only an hour, and they should give you a full day of use time. You'll get 4 hours of hearing with 15 minutes of recharging. A full charge of 2 hours gives you 24 hours of usage. This means if you forget to recharge the aids overnight, you can do so while you eat breakfast and get ready for the day.

The "premium" Charger Plus is now included with your purchase of the hearing aids; however, you can opt for the Standard Desktop Charger upon request. The main advantage of the premium portable charger is that it's smaller and allows for 3 hearing aid charging cycles before needing to be plugged in again. This makes it more useful when traveling, camping, or if you live in an area where power may be inconsistent (e.g., remote regions, places prone to hurricanes or violent storms, etc.).