The Philips HearLink 5040 MNB T R in review
We are once again looking at a hearing aid in the classic sense for nearly every hearing need: This model is called HearLink 5040 MNB T R and comes from the company Philips. It is worn behind the ear, and it is a discreet hearing aid. The HearLink 5040 MNB T R is a model from the higher price range. Let's see if the pricing is justified.
Hearing comfort
The hearing comfort determines whether someone enjoys wearing their hearing aids or not. That's why we first looked at how the hearing aid handles background noise. In this model, which Philips presents to us, the manufacturer provides the customer with comprehensive sound management. Of course, noise suppression is integrated, which is supposed to mitigate exhausting background noises. We would classify the noise reduction in the HearLink 5040 MNB T R as average. It is sufficient if you do not live in a very noisy environment. A multi-stage wind noise management system is also included. This ensures that listening outdoors remains pleasant and uninterrupted.
Impulse-like sounds are also detected and tolerably reduced by this device. Spatial hearing needs a little training with these hearing aids. Although the movable microphones help, the positioning on top of the ear shell means that the spatial sound is not like that of a normally hearing person. However, after a short adjustment period, spatial hearing works quite well. The more bands the equalizer in the hearing aid has, the more reliably it separates speech from background noise. The sound can also be shaped better. The HearLink 5040 MNB T R has 18 bands, making it one of the more powerful models.
By the way, you might perceive the sound of this Philips device as clearer and more natural, especially in noisy situations. This is probably due to the implemented artificial intelligence. The hearing aid has already been fed with millions of real sounds, which leads to a significantly improved discrimination between speech and noise.
Rating Hearing comfort: 2,3
Operation & connectivity
Almost everyone of us owns a smartphone, so the question arises whether it can also be connected to the new hearing aid. Let’s take a look at the connectivity and usability of the HearLink 5040 MNB T R. Usually, there is a button on the hearing aid, and we found one on the HearLink 5040 as well. It can be configured as a volume control or program selection button and can be disabled if desired. A remote control for the hearing aid is available upon request. This allows the volume to be adjusted effortlessly. The handling is not only child’s play, but no one will notice that you are adjusting your hearing aids.
In the test, we didn't find a voice control option. This feature is not necessarily needed, but we would have appreciated it nonetheless. There is no control of the hearing aids with a simple tap as this Philips model lacks the necessary sensors in the housing.
For better usability, the manufacturer also provides an app for smartphones. The Philips app for HearLink 5040 MNB T R is impressive: Not only can you change the volume, but you can also have a real impact on the sound and various noise parameters. You no longer need headphones here, as it has a wireless option and can transmit sounds from the smartphone directly to the ears – provided the smartphone is equipped with 2.4 GHz LE technology.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,8
Philips HearLink 5040 MNB T R:
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Simplicity & security
Now let's take a look at how the usage plays out in everyday life. Is the handling easy? Do I get a safe device? Ideally, the hearing aid should operate largely independently. The performance of the HearLink 5040 MNB T R is exceptionally good in this regard. It has a lot of typical hearing situations stored, which the device recognizes autonomously and always generates the appropriate setting. We give it a big plus point for the automatic acclimatization assistant. It gradually increases the starting volume in very small steps until my hearing target is reached. This significantly eases the adjustment to the new sound.
In our opinion, a highly useful development of recent years is the integrated battery. We are used to recharging electronic devices in our daily lives. And the HearLink 5040 MNB T R is rechargeable, allowing us to avoid the annoying battery changes.
The data sheet certifies the Philips device with an IP protection class of 68. This makes it one of the most resilient hearing aids on the market. Dust doesn't stand a chance, and water cannot penetrate the casing unless it is submerged deeper than 1.5 m. However, be cautious. Shampoo, for example, alters the surface tension of the water. You should also avoid saltwater. In everyday life, though, you can behave completely carefree.
Rating Simplicity & security: 1,0
Philips HearLink 5040 MNB T R:
Extras
Sometimes there are additional features in hearing aids that can be quite useful. Let's see how it is with this Philips device: a special tinnitus program can be programmed on request in the HearLink 5040 MNB T R. This allows stimulating, pleasant sounds to be generated that distract from tinnitus when it is particularly strong. We find this very useful and are happy to give extra points.
We really like the remote adjustment feature. It is always very helpful when you want to change just a small detail in the hearing aid settings but don't want to drive to the audiologist. Instead, you can contact them via the app, and the hearing professional sends back a customized data package in the same way.
Tracking health data is a real added value in modern hearing aids. However, this Philips model lacks the sensors for this service. You should take a closer look at the app of this Philips device. There are a few extras in it that significantly expand the functionality of these hearing aids. We think these additional features are really great!
Rating Extras: 1,8
Conclusion: Philips HearLink 5040 MNB T R
In conclusion, it can be said that this device is a true all-rounder, impressing us with its comfort features and achieving a good overall score of 1.88. Those who want to forgo top-notch technology but still desire a comfortable hearing experience are in the right place here.
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Our Philips HearLink 5040 MNB T R review was created on June 14, 2023 . The overall rating of 1,88 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 4 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 5 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 4.5 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..
FAQ
Wie auffällig ist das Philips HearLink 5040 MNB T R für andere?
Es befindet sich in der Größenklasse S, wirkt also . Wir haben dabei in erster Linie die Anmutung für Außenstehende im Auge gehabt.
Was kostet das Philips HearLink 5040 MNB T R?
Der Preisrahmen, in dem das Philips HearLink 5040 MNB T R ungefähr in Deutschland angeboten wird, ist zwischen 2.500,00 € und 3.000,00 €. Dem Preis gegenüber steht die Leistung des Gerätes. Im Test erreichte es eine Gesamtnote von 1.9 (****).
Ist das Philips HearLink 5040 MNB T R für meinen Hörverlust geeignet?
Geeignet ist dieses für einen . Sie können andere Hörgeräte aus diesem Anpassbereich mit dem HearLink 5040 MNB T R von Philips vergleichen: Hörgeräte-Vergleich.
Wie gut ist das Hören mit dem HearLink 5040 MNB T R von Philips?
Dieses hinter dem Ohr bekommt im Testbericht die Leistungsnote 2,3 (****) für den Bereich "Hörkomfort". Wichtig für den Hörkomfort ist unter anderem die Lärmunterdrückung. Hier erreicht das HearLink 5040 MNB T R von Philips . Für die Reduzierung von Windgeräusche bekommt es von uns das Prädikat . Die Signalverarbeitung findet in diesem Hörgerät in 18 unterschiedlichen einstellbaren Kanälen statt (die besten Hörgeräte besitzen derzeit 24 Kanäle).
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