The Philips HearLink 5050 MNR T R in review
Are you curious about this hearing aid from Philips? Let's see what we have found out. The HearLink 5050 MNR T R has been developed for both mild and more severe hearing needs and is worn behind the ear. It is a small hearing aid in a very sleek design from the upper price segment.
Thanks to the speaker position in the ear canal, close to the eardrum, we have good, clear sound.
Hearing comfort
At least as important as speech understanding is listening comfort. After all, our environment should sound as realistic and pleasant as possible. So let's take a look at noise management: In this model, which Philips offers here, the manufacturer provides the customer with comprehensive noise management. Of course, noise suppression is integrated, which is intended to mitigate tiring background noises. In the HearLink 5050 MNR T R, the noise suppression works rather average, but it is slightly adjustable. Some hearing aids reach their limits when the wind sweeps across the microphones outside. That can get quite loud. But Philips has something to counteract this, namely a strongly dampening, adjustable wind noise suppression. It works very well and helps all those who enjoy being outdoors.
Once you've experienced impulse sound suppression in a hearing aid, you don't want to give it up. The HearLink 5050 MNR T R has such a feature and can therefore casually handle all short and intense sound events. This includes, for example, the clattering of dishes in the kitchen or footsteps on a hard floor. Spatial hearing is reliably supported by multifunctional microphones and is definitely practical. The HearLink 5050 MNR T R is one of the good hearing aids, at least in terms of the number of frequency bands. With 18 bands, it is well equipped for precise adjustment to personal sound preferences.
Artificial intelligence has also made its way into hearing aids, such as in the HearLink 5050 MNR T R. This provides much more data to identify speech and noise. In our experience, the sound of hearing aids with AI is perceived as particularly precise and realistic.
Rating Hearing comfort: 1,7
Operation & connectivity
Would you like to be able to adjust something on your hearing aids yourself? We believe it can be quite useful to have a few control options. Let's take a look at how this works with the HearLink 5050 MNR T R. First, we discovered a button directly on the hearing aid. This is very practical, as it is the easiest and fastest way to make adjustments. The volume can be adjusted with it, and different hearing programs can also be activated. If you prefer not to adjust anything directly at the ear, you can of course disable the button. A remote control for the hearing aid is available upon request. This allows you to effortlessly control the volume. The handling is not only child's play, but no one will notice that you are adjusting your hearing aids.
The modern way of operating via voice command is not yet found in the HearLink 5050 MNR T R. More and more functionalities are being incorporated into hearing aids that are already known from other areas. In the HearLink 5050 MNR T R, it is the tap control. It is enough to briefly tap the outer ear with your fingers or palm, and a command is triggered. This could be, for example, the start of a transmission from the TV adapter. Your hearing care professional will help you find the suitable function.
Our favorite tool for hearing aids is the app, and we really like this one. In addition to the obligatory volume controls, there is also an option for sound modification. This significantly expands the potential of the HearLink 5050 MNR T R and provides relief when hearing becomes exhausting again. You no longer need headphones here, as it has a wireless option and can transmit sounds directly from the smartphone to the ears – as long as the smartphone is equipped with 2.4 GHz LE technology.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,1
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Simplicity & security
Next in the test: How is the user-friendliness? Is it easy or complicated to handle the hearing aid? It would be best if the hearing aid operates largely autonomously. The performance of the HearLink 5050 MNR T R is exceptionally good in this regard. It has a lot of typical hearing situations stored, which the device recognizes independently and always generates the appropriate setting. Some people find it difficult to get used to, but this hearing aid makes it easy for us to cope with the new volume. There is a habituation manager that gradually leads us to the required target amplification. The period can last a few weeks or several months, and it can be individually adjusted. The individual steps are so small that you hardly notice that there was a volume increase.
The HearLink 5050 MNR T R is rechargeable and no longer requires batteries. This is not only environmentally friendly, but also very convenient to handle and frees me from the burden of constantly thinking about battery supply.
The data sheet certifies the Philips device with an IP protection class rating of 68. This makes it one of the most robust hearing aids on the market. Dust has no chance, and water does not penetrate the housing as long as it does not submerge deeper than 1.5 m. Nevertheless, be careful. Shampoo, for example, alters the surface tension of water. You should also avoid saltwater. However, in everyday life, you can behave completely carefree.
Rating Simplicity & security: 1,0
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Extras
We all like goodies, so let's take a final look at the extras that may be hidden in the hearing aid. Here, we noticed the tinnitus option. Anyone who wants can have a special tinnitus program set up. This applies a gentle noise to the ears if needed, to distract a little from the annoying tinnitus. The sounds can be tailored to personal hearing preferences.
We find the remote maintenance service exciting, which one can take advantage of. If there is no opportunity to visit the hearing specialist, you can contact them via the app, briefly describe your hearing problem, and then receive a data package with a new hearing aid configuration. If it sounds good, you upload it to your hearing aids.
Many hearing aids still come with some health functions today. However, since the HearLink 5050 MNR T R does not have any special sensors for this, we cannot present any specific features here. Digital algorithms and suitable apps increasingly allow for the integration of lifestyle functions that support your daily life. We are impressed by what hearing aids like this one from Philips can do today. Be sure to give it a try!
Rating Extras: 1,8
Conclusion: Philips HearLink 5050 MNR T R
Our conclusion for this hearing aid is very positive: Here we have a small technical marvel that has impressed us in every respect. Both the hearing comfort and the features for daily use leave nothing to be desired. We are very happy to award an overall grade of 1.42 and are sure that this device provides a great listening experience.
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Our Philips HearLink 5050 MNR T R review was created on June 11, 2024 . The overall rating of 1,42 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 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
How noticeable is the Philips HearLink 5050 MNR T R to others?
It falls into the XS size category, so it appears quite small. We primarily focused on the perception for outsiders.
What is the price of the Philips HearLink 5050 MNR T R?
The price range in which the Philips HearLink 5050 MNR T R is approximately offered in Germany is between €2,500.00 and €3,000.00. The performance of the device justifies the price. In testing, it achieved an overall rating of 1.4 (very good).
Is the Philips HearLink 5050 MNR T R suitable for my hearing loss?
This behind-the-ear hearing aid is suitable for mild, moderate, or severe hearing loss. You can compare other hearing aids in this adaptation range with the Philips HearLink 5050 MNR T R: Hearing Aids Comparison.
How well is hearing with the Philips HearLink 5050 MNR T R?
This behind-the-ear model received a performance rating of 1.7 (good) in the area of "hearing comfort." Important for hearing comfort is, among other things, noise suppression. Here, the Philips HearLink 5050 MNR T R achieved 3 out of 5 stars. For wind noise reduction, it received our rating of 'excellent' (maximum 5 out of 5 stars). The signal processing in this hearing aid occurs in 18 different adjustable channels (the best hearing aids currently have 24 channels).
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