Oticon More Hearing Aids

Oticon More Hearing Aids

How do Oticon More hearing aids compare to Opn S hearing aids?

Comparing the More with the Opn S

What is interesting, is how the More compares to the Opn S.  Oticon More hearing aids are the successor of the popular Opn S range and in a way, More picks up where OpnS left off.  By this, I mean advancing their BrainHearing technology by combining a Deep Neural Network (DNN), which is powered by the new Polaris sound processing platform.   

What does this mean for your hearing loss?  The Deep Neural Network is designed to make it easier for you to follow, partake and engage in conversations.  For example, an increase in speech understanding and reducing listening effort - in fact, Oticon has stated that there is 15% more of an increase in speech understanding compared to Opn S.

Comparing the predecessor audiology platform Velox S with the new Polaris

The highlights and improvements of the new Polaris platform you can now enjoy:

• Around a 15% increase in speech understanding.
• 16x more capacity to perform advanced algorithms.
• 2x the speed.
• 64 channels for sound processing.
• Features Deep Neural Network (DNN) technology.

Oticon has a well-established record for great hearing aids from the launch of Opn.  Oticon has continued to create and deliver a complete soundscape to the brain in the most beneficial way possible.  As if Oticon couldn't better the popular Opn S hearing aid range, it just did. 

What are the main highlights of Oticon More hearing aids?

How can they help your hearing?

Environmental awareness

It is believed to support your awareness of your surrounding sounds.  How could this help you?  You can choose what to focus on.  Well, let's say you were in the kitchen streaming audio on your tablet and your partner was in the living room watching something on TV and the connecting door is open.

You should be able to hear the TV in the living room, but it shouldn't distract you from what you're watching on your tablet.  However, if you individually choose to focus on the TV in the living room you can understand what is being said on TV.

It's clever and this hearing aid seems to build upon such directional strategy we saw way back with Opn - instead of the beamforming strategy of other hearing aids.  Basically, the More is accessing a bigger scope of surrounding sounds, but keeping speech clear and you can definitely tell the difference.  Nuanced sound without being overwhelming.  Below are some other clever technology 'newbies' found in More.

MoreSound Intelligence - Advanced sound scene processing

This captures, optimises and enhances sounds to provide wearers with access to complete sound - offering individual sounds more clarity with other singular sounds.

MoreSounds Amplifier - Balanced amplification

This balances amplification quickly and precisely so that the all-important details and dynamics are audible and accessible to those with hearing loss.

Oticon More MyMusic program

This is an advanced music program for music lovers or even if you aren't, you're sure to appreciate the MyMusic sound.  Offering a rich, reliable and crisp listening experience by capturing the right dynamics of the music you are listening to - however complex. 

What does this mean for you?  Using this feature, you will benefit from crystal clear sound whether it is live music or you are streaming.  You can enjoy music how it was supposed to be heard.

Oticon More Hearing Aids

But, how do Oticon More hearing aids give you a greater soundscape?

Oticon recorded hearing situations around the world using a 360-degree spherical microphone to collect sounds from real-life situations - 12 million to be exact! This makes way for those with hearing loss to access a clear, complete and balanced sound scene.

Why is this so impressive?

Before now, historically sound processing systems have used theoretical models and human guesstimations of how to beneficially enhance speech and decrease background noise. 

Oticon More hearing aids introduce a new technology - Deep Neural Network (DNN), which is designed to mirror the way the brain functions and develops their BrainHearing technology even further.  Making this technology more than your average artificial intelligence hearing aid software.

Breakdown of the Deep Neural Network Process within Oticon More hearing aids:

1. Oticon recorded sounds from real life.
2. The recorded sounds trained the Deep Neural Network to recognise them.
3. The Deep Neural Network (part of the MoreSound Intelligence) offers accurate analysis and balancing of your full soundscape.
4. Quick and high-resolution sound amplification adapts according to your sound scene, using MoreSound Amplifier.

So, what does this all mean for hearing aid wearers?

With Oticon More hearing aids, people with hearing loss can gain from all relevant sounds that are successfully processed, balanced and can gain from a full sound scene. This means that your brain receives an optimised input from all variations of meaningful sounds.

Oticon More Hearing Aid Styles

Plus, Oticon More rechargeable hearing aids

The Oticon More miniRITE hearing aid model

Currently, the Oticon More hearing aid range was originally launched in just a rechargeable RIC design -  now there is more to the portfolio, which I will go through in more detail further down the page.  But, let's focus on the Oticon More miniRITE R.  This model is a discreet rechargeable style with the technology for you to gain from all relevant sounds. 

It assists the brain in making sense of the sound you hear with the simplicity and convenience of a double push-button to control your volume and programmes.  Featuring seamless Bluetooth technology to pair to all your at-home devices.

Oticon More hearing aid charger

With the Oticon More desktop charger, Oticon states that you can get a full day of hearing and streaming in just 3 hours charge.  However, please be aware that they are generalising here - it all depends on the level of your hearing loss, use pattern, active features, sound environment, age of the battery and use of streaming.

Oticon More MiniRITE T hearing aids

The Oticon More miniRITE T hearing aids model has a telecoil and uses disposable batteries.

Oticon More MiniRITE R hearing aids

The Oticon More miniRITE R hearing aids rechargeable model charges overnight or you can use the new SmartCharger for charging on the go.

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Oticon More hearing aids phone compatibility

Oticon More hearing aid compatibility

What about Bluetooth connectivity?  When it comes to connectivity, More ticks all the boxes.  You can connect to the full range of Oticon accessories (with the exception of the CROS) and performs really well with most mobile phones.  Oticon has also stated that the More will work with the new Bluetooth protocol - LE Audio, which will effectively be the new generation of reliable audio streaming.

With Oticon More hearing aids, you can gain from connecting to both Android and Apple mobile phones and other Bluetooth devices. So you can stream music, talk on the phone and control your hearing aids - using the Oticon ON app.

Pairing Oticon More hearing aids to iPhone is easy, there is a quick step-by-step video at the bottom to help you - however, your audiologist will support you with this at your fitting appointment.

Now for Android

Historically Oticon has made really good MFI hearing aids and now More is for both Made for iPhone and introduces one-way streaming to Android devices too (Android 10 and Bluetooth 5.0).  Please remember that Oticon More hearing aid Android devices need to support Audio Streaming from Hearing Aids (ASHA) to allow direct streaming to Oticon More. 

The Android compatibility list is not that long currently, but it will no doubt grow in time*  If you are trying to find out how to connect Oticon More hearing aids to Android, there is a handy short video at the bottom of the page to guide you.

Oticon More hearing aids smartphone compatibility:

• Apple Devices: iOS 13.0 or later
• Android Devices: Android 10.0 or later

Oticon More hearing aid specifications

The technology levels available in the Oticon More range are 1, 2 and 3.  Oticon More 1 being the premium product in the line.  Click on the below links to discover more or view our product listing further down the page.

Oticon More 1 hearing aid price, features and benefits  >>  LEARN MORE

Oticon More 2 hearing aid price, features and benefits  >> LEARN MORE

Oticon More 3 hearing aid price, features and benefits  >>  LEARN MORE

Oticon More fitting range

To view this range's fitting range, download the PDF further down the page.

Oticon More hearing aids colours

What colours are available in the Oticon More hearing aid range?  This hearing aid range is available in Silver, Silver Grey, Chroma Beige, Terracotta, Chestnut Brown, Steel Grey, Diamond Black and the new (at the time of launch) Hear Pink.

Oticon More Hearing Aid Accessories

Assistive devices that make a difference

Which Oticon accessories are compatible with Oticon More hearing aids?

Here is a list of all the useful accessories that are compatible with Oticon More hearing aids and what their uses are.

The Oticon hearing aid ConnectClip is a:

• Wireless stereo headset.
• One-to-one microphone.
• Remote control.

Oticon hearing aid TV Adapter 3.0:

• Easily used with the Oticon ON App for full control of your hearing aids.
• Needs no streamer.
• Has a 15 metres range.

Oticon hearing aid Remote Control 3.0:

• Discreet shape and size.
• Easy to use.
• Great for everyday hearing aid adjustments.

Oticon hearing aid EduMic:

• Easy to use.
• Long-lasting microphone.
• Can be worn in multiple ways.

So, how much are Oticon More hearing aids?

View Oticon More hearing aids cost below

How to connect your hearing aids to your smartphone

How to connect your hearing aids to your iPhone

• Go to settings and switch on Bluetooth, select accessibility and then hearing devices.
• Restart your hearing aids and keep them close to your phone.
• Tap on the name of the hearing aids to confirm pairing. You will need to do this for both hearing aids.