Test report: Philips HearLink 7040 MNR T R

The Philips HearLink 7040 MNR T R in review

Here we take a look at a hearing aid from the premium segment that is worn behind the ear. It is called HearLink 7040 MNR T R and comes from the manufacturer Philips. It can be used by anyone with mild, moderate, and also severe hearing needs who wants a small, barely visible hearing aid. Due to the direct positioning of the speaker in the ear canal, it has very good sound properties.

Hearing comfort

As important as speech understanding is hearing 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 offered by Philips, the manufacturer provides customers with comprehensive noise management. Of course, noise suppression is integrated to alleviate strenuous background noises. The HearLink 7040 MNR T R includes a remarkable, well-functioning noise reduction. The HearLink 7040 MNR T R impresses us with its wind reduction and performs well in that regard.

Short and sharp noises are often annoying, but in this model, there is an adjustable impulse sound control. This makes sounds like cutlery clattering, slamming drawers, or rustling newspapers less unpleasant. Spatial hearing has convinced us in everyday life. While it is not true 3D hearing, you quickly forget that when wearing the hearing aids. With 20 channels, the frequency band count in the HearLink 7040 MNR T R is very high. This allows the hearing aid to be perfectly adjusted to any hearing loss and also offers good long-term tuning options.

Artificial intelligence has also made its way into hearing aids, as seen in the HearLink 7040 MNR T R. This provides access to 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: 1,8

Operation & connectivity

Everyone has their own unique hearing needs. It is advantageous if one can customize their hearing aids beyond the automatic functions. In our test, we discovered the following access options: For those who want to quickly and easily adjust the volume, there is a button on the device. Additional programs for special hearing situations can also be selected through this. A discreet way to change the hearing aid is with the remote control. It fits in any pocket. If the person you're speaking to is too quiet again, just one or two clicks are enough to adjust the volume. Additional hearing programs for listening to music or for driving can also be activated with the remote control.

Some hearing aids can already be controlled by voice, but this one from Philips unfortunately cannot yet. It would be practical when fingers are not as agile, or if one simply likes smart gadgets. Tap Control would also have been an interesting feature. With that, you can change the function with a quick tap on the ear. But this is not yet available in the HearLink 7040 MNR T R.

For better usability, the manufacturer also provides us with an app for smartphones. The Philips app for HearLink 7040 MNR T R is impressive: not only can you change the volume, but you can really influence the sound and various noise parameters. A streaming option would not be bad for our digital everyday life. The device at hand fulfills our wish and comes with a 2.4 GHz radio module. This allows you to send phone calls and sounds directly from the smartphone to the hearing aids.

Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,8

Philips HearLink 7040 MNR T R:

Simplicity & security

Another point on our checklist is handling. Does everything work simply and reliably? What does the hearing aid offer to ensure safe application in everyday life? With an exceptionally well-functioning situational automatic feature, the HearLink 7040 MNR T R excels in everyday performance. The finely tuned recognition of the acoustic environment allows us to move effortlessly through different hearing situations without having to adjust manually. That is exactly what we expect from a hearing aid. Some people find it difficult to adapt, but this hearing aid makes it easy for us to cope with the new volume. There is a familiarization manager that gradually leads us to the required target amplification. The period can range from a few weeks to several months, and it is individually adjustable. The individual steps are so small that one hardly notices when there was an increase in volume.

A significant relief in everyday life is the integrated battery. This means that my HearLink 7040 MNR T R always has enough energy for the entire day, and I no longer have to worry about the batteries suddenly running out in the middle of an event. Even with limited dexterity, a battery system is very helpful because it eliminates the need to insert small button cells.

With an IP 68 certification, the hearing aid can withstand a variety of adverse conditions. Dust cannot penetrate, it can endure prolonged immersion in water, and it is also protected against physical contact.

Rating Simplicity & security: 1,0

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Extras

Finally, let's take a quick look at whether there are any extras available: We noticed the tinnitus option. Anyone who wishes can set up a special tinnitus program. This plays a gentle noise in the ears if needed, to distract from the annoying tinnitus. The sounds can be tailored to personal hearing preferences.

We find the remote maintenance service exciting, which can be used. If someone doesn't have the opportunity to go to the hearing care professional, they can instead contact them through the app, briefly describe their hearing issue, and then receive a data package with a new hearing aid configuration. If it sounds good, they can load it into their hearing aids.

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 for this Philips device. It contains some extras that significantly expand the functionality of these hearing aids. We really think these additional features are great!

Rating Extras: 1,8

Conclusion: Philips HearLink 7040 MNR T R

Abschließend lässt sich sagen, dass es sich bei diesem Gerät um einen echten Allrounder handelt, der uns mit seiner Komfortausstattung überzeugt und mit der Note 1,68 ein gutes Gesamtergebnis erzielt. Wer auf Spitzentechnik verzichten möchte, aber trotzdem einen bequemen Höralltag wünscht, der ist hier an der richtigen Stelle.

 

Our Philips HearLink 7040 MNR T R review was created on August 14, 2023 . The overall rating of 1,68 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »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 groß ist das HearLink 7040 MNR T R von Philips?

Da eine Größe in Millimetern nicht erklärt, wie groß ein Hörgerät wirkt, haben wir die Größenanmutung in Klassen unterteilt. Klasse "XXS" ist praktisch unsichtbar, Klasse "M" hat die größte Anmutung. Das HearLink 7040 MNR T R von Philips befindet sich in der Größenklasse XS. Man könnte es also als bezeichnen.

Wie ist der Preis des Philips HearLink 7040 MNR T R?

HearLink 7040 MNR T R von Hersteller Philips wird von Hörakustikern in Deutschland momentan in einem Preisrahmen von ca. ab 3.000,00 € angeboten. Um die Preis-Leistung zu beurteilen, sollten Sie die Gesamt-Testnote von 1.7 (****) mit ins Auge fassen.

Wie gut hört man mit dem Philips HearLink 7040 MNR T R?

Philips HearLink 7040 MNR T R bekommt von uns eine Note für den Hörkomfort von 1,8 (****). Das Philips-Hörgerät bekommt für seine Unterdrückung von Windgeräuschen das Prädikat . Die Lärmunterdrückung des Gerätes erreicht . 20 Frequenzbänder sind in diesem Hörgerät separat für die Verarbeitung von Tonlagen einstellbar (Top-Werte der aktuellen Spitzenmodelle: 24).

Für wen ist das Philips HearLink 7040 MNR T R geeignet?

Wenn Ihr Hördefizit ist, könnte das Philips HearLink 7040 MNR T R für Sie geeignet sein. Dieser sogenannte "Anpassbereich" des Hörgerätes wird vom Hersteller festgelegt und hat unter anderem mit der Verstärkung des Hörgerätes zu tun. Ob das Gerät tatsächlich für Sie geeignet ist, kann nur ein Hörakustiker/in vor Ort bei Ihnen sinnvoll beurteilen, nachdem ein ausführlicher Hörtest durchgeführt wurde.

 

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