The Philips HearLink 3010 MNR T in review
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Philips offers the HearLink 3010 MNR T, a small mini hearing aid that is worn behind the ear. It is a hearing aid from a solid mid-range price segment and is suitable for mild, moderate, and even significant hearing needs. The deep placement of the speaker in the ear canal ensures that sound reaches the eardrum without losses.
Hearing comfort
In the Hearing Comfort section, we look at how a hearing aid deals with all the background noises. Comfortable noise management significantly contributes to a user liking and regularly wearing their hearing aids. In this Philips device, we find only the absolute essentials regarding hearing comfort. The regular noise suppression is designed to mitigate uniform, distracting background noises. In the HearLink 3010 MNR T, we find rather below-average noise suppression. Noise-sensitive individuals will have to make some compromises in hearing comfort.
Short, loud sounds can also be recognized by this device. However, the attenuation is very low. Those who frequently encounter such impulsive noises in their environment should consider choosing a different model. We found basic wind detection, but unfortunately, nothing is adjustable. We are quite far from 3D surround sound here. Only the switchable forward focus offers a bit of hearing support in social situations. The number of equalizer bands is very important for adapting to hearing needs. The MNR T provides us with only 10 and does not allow for many long-term fine-tuning options.
An exciting topic in audiology is the use of artificial intelligence, but this is not yet applied in this Philips model.
Rating Hearing comfort: 4,5
Operation & connectivity
“Can I adjust something on my hearing aid myself?” “Is there maybe an app?” These and similar questions are becoming increasingly important when selecting a hearing aid, so let's take a look at the operation and connectivity options. There is a button directly on the hearing aid. With it, you can change the volume or activate additional hearing programs. It can be programmed according to customer preferences. The use is of course optional. A discreet way to adjust the hearing aid is with a remote control. It fits into any pocket. If the person you’re talking to speaks too softly again, just one or two clicks are enough to adjust the volume. Additional hearing programs for listening to music or driving can also be activated with the remote control.
The modern method of operation via voice command is not yet found in the HearLink 3010 MNR T. In addition to buttons or remote controls, some hearing aids also have a tap control. This means you can simply tap your ear briefly, and the device will switch. However, we don’t have that here at Philips, as it would have required specific sensors.
The app is definitely very useful. Anyone with a smartphone should download it. Even if the app isn’t one of our favorites, it is still a valuable addition to the HearLink 3010 MNR T. For our digital everyday life, a streaming option would be nice. The device in question meets our wish and comes with a 2.4 GHz wireless module. With this, you can send phone calls and sounds directly from the smartphone to the hearing aids.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 2,0
Philips HearLink 3010 MNR T:
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Simplicity & security
An important factor for the acceptance of a hearing aid is its practicality for everyday use. This includes automated functions as well as robustness and user-friendliness. The HearLink 3010 MNR T can independently differentiate between quiet and loud environments, but there is not much more to the program automation than that. Manual adjustment options are hardly avoidable here. Very important to us in terms of simplicity is the support during the adjustment period. Especially after having heard poorly for years, it can sometimes be difficult to perceive everything at a natural volume. Our test device has an acclimatization manager that helps us through the adjustment phase with very small volume adjustments. After a few weeks or months, we have then reached the calculated amplification level.
Zinc-air batteries power the HearLink 3010 MNR T. The battery change could become quite cumbersome for people with limited dexterity or vision. If you have concerns about this, it's better to look for a rechargeable model.
With an IP 68 certification, the hearing aid can withstand various adverse influences. Dust cannot penetrate, it can endure prolonged immersion in water, and it is also protected against contact.
Rating Simplicity & security: 2,5
Philips HearLink 3010 MNR T:
Extras
Finally, we want to know if the hearing aid might still offer specials: Manufacturers often implement a tinnitus program in their hearing aids to help mitigate the annoying ringing. However, Philips has opted out of this feature in this model. This is unfortunate, as it would be a significant added benefit for many people.
The option for remote adjustment is really good. It is particularly helpful when you only want to change a small detail in the hearing aid settings, but don't want to drive to the audiologist. Instead, you make contact through the app, and the hearing professional sends back an adjusted data package through the same route.
Many hearing aids today still come with some health functions. However, since the HearLink 3010 MNR T does not have any special sensors for this, we cannot present any particular features here. You should take a closer look at the app for this Philips device. It actually contains some extras that significantly expand the functionality of these hearing aids. We think these additional features are really great!
Rating Extras: 2,5
Conclusion: Philips HearLink 3010 MNR T
This test device ranks towards the bottom of the overall results and lacks some features. We give it a score of 3.79. This is acceptable for less demanding listeners, but for a very active lifestyle, we recommend a hearing aid with more extensive comfort features.
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Our Philips HearLink 3010 MNR T review was created on June 23, 2022 and lastly updated on April 3, 2023. The overall rating of 3,79 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 1.5 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 4 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 3.5 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 3.5 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..
FAQ
How big is the HearLink 3010 MNR T from Philips?
Since a size in millimeters does not explain how large a hearing aid appears, we have classified the sizes into categories. Class "XXS" is practically invisible, while class "M" has the largest appearance. The HearLink 3010 MNR T from Philips falls into the size category XS. It can therefore be considered quite small.
What is the price of the Philips HearLink 3010 MNR T?
The HearLink 3010 MNR T from manufacturer Philips is currently offered by hearing acousticians in Germany within a price range of approximately €1,300.00 to €2,000.00. To assess the value for money, you should also consider the overall test rating of 3.8 (sufficient).
How well can you hear with the Philips HearLink 3010 MNR T?
The Philips HearLink 3010 MNR T receives a comfort rating of 4.5 (poor) from us. The Philips hearing aid receives a 'moderate' rating (only 1 out of 5 stars) for its wind noise suppression. The noise reduction of the device achieves 2 out of 5 stars. 10 frequency bands are individually adjustable in this hearing aid for the processing of sound levels (top values of the current premium models: 24).
Who is the Philips HearLink 3010 MNR T suitable for?
If your hearing impairment is mild, moderate, or severe, the Philips HearLink 3010 MNR T may be suitable for you. This so-called "fitting range" of the hearing aid is determined by the manufacturer and is related, among other things, to the amplification of the hearing aid. Whether the device is truly suitable for you can only be properly assessed by a local hearing acoustician after a detailed hearing test has been conducted.
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