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Oticon Zircon

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4.67 based on 3 reviews

Zircon 1

Zircon 2

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ZIPHEARING IS TRUSTPILOT`S #1 RATED HEARING PROVIDER

Chroma Beige (53.8% popularity)

What we love about Zircon

Deep Neural Network

Oticon used a 360 degree microphone to capture 12 million real-life sound scenes. This data was then used to train More’s on-board deep neural network, so it can learn to recognize each type of sound and their relative importance to you.

Accessible Price Point

Designed for budget-conscious consumers, Zircon is an attractive combination of sound quality, sought-after features, and affordability.

Bluetooth Connectivity

Connects directly to your iOS®, and select Android™ devices so you can stream audio in excellent quality directly to your hearing aids.

Included with your purchase

Local Care

Don’t settle for less- or “remote support.” To get the best performance out of your hearing aids you need local care. It’s why Oticon recommends it, right on their website. Your purchase includes 1 year of unlimited appointments with your local ZipHearing provider. After your first year of ownership, additional appointments with your local ZipHearing provider are (at the most) $65 each.

45 Day Risk-Free Trial

Wear your hearing aids for 45 days. If they don’t change your life, simply bring them back to your local ZipHearing provider and we’ll issue a 100% refund. No restocking fees. No fine print.

Warranty

Your purchase includes a manufacturer’s 3 year warranty covering repairs, and loss and damage. If a hearing aid is lost or damaged beyond repair during the warranty period, your ZipHearing provider can file what is called a “Loss and Damage Claim” for you, and a new device will be issued, subject to a deductible payable to your hearing provider of $350/aid.

Supplies

Cleaning and maintenance supplies like domes and wax filters are included with your order, and your hearing provider will show you how to use them. If your hearing aids take disposable batteries, we’ll include a year's supply. If your hearing aids are rechargeable, we’ll include a charger.

Financing Available

We offer 12 month interest-free financing through CareCredit. We also offer payment plans of up to 60 months, though interest does apply. Setting up your financing takes just minutes, and a ZipHearing team member will help you through the process.

How Zircon fits

Chroma Beige (53.8% popularity)

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Bringing the open sound experience to the essential hearing aid category

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Released by Oticon on Feb 24, 2022, Zircon is Oticon’s newest line of essential hearing aids for mild-to-severe hearing losses.

Zircon is most well-known for being the more affordable alternative to what many consider to be the best hearing aid on the market- Oticon More.

In an attempt to bring their life-changing technology to an even broader group of people, Zircon is Oticon’s most affordable hearing aid with a built-in deep neural network which mimics the way the brain functions.

Zircon at a glance

Sales popularity of Zircon vs.

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Relative sales popularity of Oticon models over time, based on our internal sales data. Updated weekly. Click on a model name to remove/bring back it from the chart comparsion

Sales stats for Zircon

Based on our internal sales data. Updated daily.

BOUGHT BY 0.4%of our customers who've bought Oticon in the last 90 days

RETURNED BY 7.7% of customers during their 45 day trial period for a 100% refund

This hearing aid's return rate is 38% better than our average return rate of 12%

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ZipHearing Return PolicyWe think you'll love your new hearing aids. But if you don't, return them for a 100% refund within 45 days. No restocking fees, no fine print.

Your savings through ZipHearing

Based on retail pricing figures from HearingTracker.com.

Average retail

OUR PRICE IS

29% less

than the national average for this hearing aid

ZipHearing Price

Oticon's product naming convention

Oticon

Brand

Zircon

Model

Tech level

miniRITE

Style

Rechargeable

Source: Ziphearing customer sales data. Data updated each business day

Zircon tech levels our customers buy

Based on internal sales data. Updated daily.

84.6%

Tech level	% of sales
Zircon 1	84.6%
Zircon 2	15.4%

Oticon Zircon models

Sorted by popularity. Based on our internal sales data. Updated daily.

MODEL FEATURED AT TOP OF PAGE

RATING1

miniRITE R

Mini receiver-in-the-ear style with a lithium-ion rechargeable battery and telecoil

of our customers choose this model

of our customers returned this model for a full refund

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RATING2

miniRITE T

Mini receiver-in-the-ear style with a size 312 battery and telecoil

of our customers choose this model

of our customers returned this model for a full refund

RATING3

miniBTE R

Mini behind-the-ear style with a lithium-ion rechargeable battery and telecoil

of our customers choose this model

of our customers returned this model for a full refund

RATING4

miniBTE T

Mini behind-the-ear style with a size 13 battery and telecoil

of our customers choose this model

of our customers returned this model for a full refund

RATING5

CROS miniRITE T

Mini receiver-in-the-ear style CROS transmitter with a size 312 battery

of our customers choose this model

of our customers returned this model for a full refund

RATING6

CROS PX miniRITE R

Mini receiver-in-the-ear style CROS transmitter with a lithium-ion rechargeable battery

of our customers choose this model

of our customers returned this model for a full refund

Oticon Zircon 1 vs 2 & more

This is a heavily abbreviated chart designed to focus only on the key differences between models. Features that exist across all technology are not listed below unless they`re necessary to provide context for other features listed. Swipe right to see more features, tap on a feature to read its description.

Model	2	1
Sales popularity	15.4%	84.6%
Return rate	N/A	9.1%
Tech level	Advanced	Premium
Bands	12	14
Max. noise removal		6 dB
OpenSound Navigator
Speech Guard
Transient Noise Management

*some features may not apply to all models on this page

For a more detailed comparison, see Oticon`s feature matrix

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Oticon Zircon reviews

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Written Reviews

Sound quality is close to using your ears alone

Hearing aids fit well. I have used hearing aids from Beltone and Widex and OTicon Zircon 1 hearing aids. Zircon 1 hearing aids provide best fit and the best amplification. I bypassed at least for now, having to have a Cochelear Hearing System on my head by selecting the Oticon Zircon 1 Hearing Aids.

Color: Diamond black

Life changers

I can’t believe what I was missing! These are great! Comfortable, nearly invisible. And I love being able to stream calls, audiobooks and music from my phone. So glad I got these hearing aids!

Color: Silver Grey

Couldn't be happier

It has only been a month since my purchase of my hearing aids. I couldn’t be happier to this point. The delivery was speedy.

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Common questions about Oticon Zircon hearing aids

Bluetooth / ConnectivityRechargeabilityDisposable BatteriesControls/AppsMiscellaneous

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Is this hearing aid Bluetooth compatible?

Zircon is Made for iPhone, which means it can connect directly with iPhones to stream music, phone calls, and more. Zircon is also compatible with the new Android protocol, Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA), allowing direct streaming from select Android devices with Android 10 and Bluetooth 5.0. If your phone isn't directly compatible with Zircon, you can still get Bluetooth functionality via the ConnectClip accessory.

Does this hearing aid allow for hands-free phone calls?

If you have an iPhone 11 or newer, running on iOS 15.1 or newer, you're able to talk on the phone hands-free. If you have any other phone, you're only able to have hands-free phone calls if you get the ConnectClip accessory. The ConnectClip has a microphone on it that will pick up your voice for the caller, allowing you to keep the phone in your pocket/purse, etc, and talk hands free. If you don't get the ConnectClip, you'll still be able to hear the caller's voice streamed through your hearing aids, but in order for them to hear you, you'd have to hold the phone to your mouth.

Can this hearing aid be paired directly to my Bluetooth TV?

No. To stream audio from the TV you'll need the TV Adapter 3.0

How many hours a day do the batteries last?

If you don't do any streaming, the battery should last 20-22 hours. If you stream a few hours a day, battery life will be around 16-18 hours.

What is the lifespan of the rechargeable batteries?

The lithium-ion battery will last 2.5-3 years. When it needs to be replaced, take it to your hearing provider and they can replace the battery in their office.

How will I know when my battery needs to be charged?

A few hours before the battery dies, you'll hear three steady beeps. This will usually happen a few times. Then, right before the battery dies, you'll hear four descending tones.

What if I'm on-the-go and my battery dies?

With proper planning and charging, this should rarely if ever happen. If it does, the only way to charge your hearing aids would be using the charger that came with your hearing aids- Oticon doesn't offer any kind of mini or travel charger. However, a quick charge of 30 minutes will get you 6 hours of power, and if you don't have access to electricity, you could plug your charger into a mobile power pack (like the kind people use for cell phones). You can also plug your charger into any USB port and charge that way.

How long does it take to get a full charge?

A full charge takes 3 hrs and will get you between 16-24 hrs of power. A 30 minute quick charge will get you 6 hours of power.

Does the charger include a dehumidifier?

It does not. If you live in a humid environment or are concerned about moisture exposure, Oticon recommends buying the Flow Med Dry-Cap or PerfectDry Lux dehumidifers, or the SmartCharger accessory.

How long do the batteries last?

Battery life will vary depending on several factors. In general, the 312 battery models will last 3.5-5.5 days. If you use the BTE 13, expect a few more days.

How will I know when it's time to change the battery?

A few hours before the battery dies, you'll hear three steady beeps. This will usually happen a few times. Then, right before the battery dies, you'll hear four descending tones.

Are the batteries hard to change?

For most people, no. But if you have poor dexterity, we'd recommend considering the rechargeable model, so you don't have to change batteries.

How can I control this hearing aid, and which settings can I control?

You can control the volume and program of this hearing aid using the onboard rockerswitch, Remote Control 3.0, or the app. If you use the app, you can also control background noise reduction and tinnitus relief sounds.

How do I turn this hearing aid on and off?

To turn the hearing aid off, simply place it in the charger. Or, press and hold the rockerswitch's bottom button for three seconds.

Does the app have a “Find My Hearing Aid” feature?

Yes. However, in order to use this feature, you wouldn've had to have setup the app and paired your hearing aids to your phone, prior to losing them. Once the hearing aids have been paired, if you lose them, the app will help you locate them, so long as the hearing aids are powered on. If the hearing aids are powered off, or if their batteries have died, the app will show you the last location of the hearing aids when they were powered on.

Is this hearing aid CROS compatible?

Yes, all Zircon hearing aids are compatble with the CROS devices listed above.

Can I get this hearing aid with a telecoil?

Yes, all Zircon models include a telecoil.

Compatible apps & accessories

Apps (by popularity)

RATING1

On App

Take control of your hearing aids. Use the app to control settings like volume, program, background noise reduction and tinnitus relief sounds. Locate your hearing aids if you've lost them. Track valuable information on your hearing aid use, like wear time, and battery life.

*Double tap on the app to open it in the store

Accessories (by popularity)

RATING1

*Included with rechargeable orders

Charger, $199

*Included with rechargeable orders

This is Oticon's standard charger and is the one that comes with all rechargeable hearing aids. Fully charges your hearing aids in 3 hrs, providing 24 hours of power. A quick charge of 30 minutes will provide 5 hours of power.

RATING2

SmartCharger, $249

This is an optional portable charger that is available for purchase. It's designed for travel, with a protective lid and built-in power bank that stores a minimum of 3 full charges. A 3 hour charge provides a full day of power, and a 30-minute quick charge provides an additional six hours of power. It also features a bult-in drying function that automatically removes moisture from hearing aids.

RATING3

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TV Adapter 3.0, $249

Plug it into the back of your TV or soundbar and the audio will be streamed directly to your hearing aids. Others can keep the TV at their preferred volume level, while you set your own volume via the app or on the hearing aids themselves.

RATING4

ConnectClip, $249

ConnectClip has two features. First, it's most commonly used as a Bluetooth streamer that allows you to stream audio from your phone to your hearing aids. If you have an iPhone, you don't need this, because iPhones stream directly to Oticon hearing aids. If you have an Android or any other phone and you want to stream from your phone, you need this. Even if you have an iPhone, it still may make sense to get this, because it does allow for hands free phone calls. Wear it around your neck and the microphone picks up your voice for the person on the other end of the call to hear, so you don't have to hold you the phone to your mouth when speaking. The second feature of ConnectClip is its ability to work as a remote microphone. If you have a hard time hearing in noise this accessory is a lifesaver. Attach the ConnectClip to a companion's shirt and their voice will stream directly to your hearing aids. Their voice will come through much stronger than all the competing noise in the environment.

RATING5

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Remote Control 3.0, $199

You probably don't need this. Most people use the app to control their hearing aids, and if not the app, then the push button on the hearing aid itself. But if neither of those suit you, this remote is a simple way to control the volume and program.