The Philips HearLink 9040 MNB T in review
What exactly can the HearLink 9040 MNB T from the manufacturer Philips do? First of all, it is a conventional hearing aid that sits behind the ear. It covers almost every hearing need. This model is a discreet hearing aid from the premium segment. What can it achieve in everyday hearing? What comfort features does it come with? We took a closer look at it.
Hearing comfort
First, we assess the hearing comfort features. What types of noises does the hearing aid recognize? How does it handle them? Is the hearing aid suitable for a varied daily life? We were impressed by the excellent sound management of this test device. As with all hearing aids, we also find the typical background noise suppression here. It is supposed to reduce monotonous, noisy background sounds to the point where they no longer dominate. The HearLink 9040 MNB T has one of the most intense noise cancellation systems on the market. When set to maximum, you have a real advantage over normally hearing individuals.
The hearing comfort package also includes wind noise suppression. It works very reliably, and we wouldn’t want to do without it anymore. Impulse sound suppression is a very important element in the comfort features of a hearing aid. It dampens banging and clattering noises. With the HearLink 9040 MNB T, this dampening occurs in several stages. This definitely earns a few extra points. A brilliant listening experience is, among other things, based on the number of frequency bands. The more bands there are, and the narrower the individual frequency channels are, the better the hearing aid can be adjusted to individual preferences. Here we have as many as 24 bands. This not only allows for a great sound impression, but the speech and noise suppression can also work very carefully. The hearing aid receives high marks for its excellent 3D hearing. Flexible, highly adaptive directional microphones allow for different directional characteristics and automatically adjust to the requirements of the respective situation.
Even in hearing aids, the use of artificial intelligence has made its way in, as seen here in the HearLink 9040 MNB T. This provides a lot more data available 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: 1,2
Operation & connectivity
Every person has their own unique hearing needs. It is beneficial if one can personalize their hearing aids beyond the automatic functions. In the 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. You can also select additional programs for special hearing situations. Very practical is the small remote control, which is optionally available. For us, it is one of the most convenient ways to adjust the hearing aid volume or switch to a different hearing program. No one notices, and there is no need to touch the ear.
We are always excited when a hearing aid surprises us with a great additional feature. For example, we would have liked to see voice control at this point. But it is currently not available in the HearLink 9040 MNB T. Some hearing aids can also be controlled with a quick tap of the finger, without having to press a button. However, this feature has not yet been implemented here.
An app is the perfect companion for hearing aids. The app for the HearLink 9040 MNB T is absolutely impressive. It is a sensible addition because it can significantly simplify life in critical hearing situations with its various adjustment options. Problems with phone calls on smartphones are a thing of the past with this device. Phone calls, music, and other sounds are completely transmitted wirelessly to the hearing aids. Headphones become unnecessary. We tested the wireless transmission during longer phone calls as well as for listening to music while exercising. Everything worked simply and smoothly. Only a compatible smartphone with 2.4 GHz wireless technology is needed.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,8
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Simplicity & security
Now let's take a look at how the use in everyday life is structured. Is the handling easy? Do I get a safe device? The HearLink 9040 MNB T performs really well in situation recognition. Those who want a comprehensive and powerful full automatic in their hearing aid and want to adjust as little as possible will find it perfectly suited here. The adaptive algorithms untangle the individual sound events in the environment and present the soundscape clearly and precisely. Very important in terms of simplicity is our support during the acclimatization period. Especially after having heard poorly for years, it can sometimes be difficult to perceive everything at a realistic volume. In our test device, there is an acclimatization manager that helps us through the adjustment phase with very small volume adjustments. After a few weeks or months, we then reach the calculated amplification level.
The MNB T from HearLink 9040 is powered by 312 disposable batteries; it is not rechargeable. This has its advantages and disadvantages. For the decision "battery or rechargeable," we have provided help here: Rechargeable Hearing Aids or Batteries: 6 Criteria for Your Decision.
We also take a look at the robustness of the casing and discover in the data sheet the protection class IP 68. This means that dust cannot penetrate at all, and water only becomes dangerous after prolonged submersion. Protection against contact is also included.
Rating Simplicity & security: 1,8
Extras
Zum Schluss schauen wir kurz, ob es noch irgendwelche Extras gibt: Richtig gut gefallen hat uns das optionale Tinnitusprogramm. Es gibt doch relativ viele Menschen, die gelegentlich oder häufig von einem Pfeifen oder Rauschen im Ohr geplagt sind. Das Tinnitusprogramm im HearLink 9040 MNB T ist eigentlich nichts weiter als ein Klanggenerator. Es geht darum, breitbandige Geräusche oder Klänge zu erzeugen, die sanft und angenehm alle Hörbereiche stimulieren. Der Tinnitus geht darin unter und wird nicht mehr als störend wahrgenommen.
Einen echten Mehrwert bietet der Fernwartungsdienst. Für eine Veränderung der Hörgeräteeinstellung muss man nicht mehr zwingend ins Fachgeschäft gehen, sondern kann direkt über die App Kontakt zum Akustiker aufnehmen. Über einen Cloud-Dienst kann man dann das neue Datenpaket in die Hörgeräte laden. Genau so etwas erwarten wir von einem zeitgemäßen Hörgerät.
Das Tracken von Gesundheitsdaten ist ein echter Mehrwert in modernen Hörgeräten. Für diesen Dienst fehlen diesem Philips-Modell allerdings die Sensoren. Holen Sie noch mehr aus dem HearLink 9040 MNB T, indem Sie die smarten Lifestyle-Funktionen nutzen. Sie erweitern den Aktionsradius der Hörgeräte um verschiedene Assistenzprogramme und werten den Funktionsumfang deutlich auf.
Rating Extras: 1,8
Conclusion: Philips HearLink 9040 MNB T
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 1,54 ein gutes Gesamtergebnis erzielt. Wer auf Spitzentechnik verzichten möchte, aber trotzdem einen bequemen Höralltag wünscht, der ist hier an der richtigen Stelle.
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Our Philips HearLink 9040 MNB T review was created on June 2, 2023 . The overall rating of 1,54 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 5 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »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 9040 MNB T 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 9040 MNB T von Philips befindet sich in der Größenklasse S. Man könnte es also als bezeichnen.
Wie ist der Preis des Philips HearLink 9040 MNB T?
HearLink 9040 MNB T 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 1.5 (****) mit ins Auge fassen.
Wie gut hört man mit dem Philips HearLink 9040 MNB T?
Philips HearLink 9040 MNB T bekommt von uns eine Note für den Hörkomfort von 1,2 (*****). Das Philips-Hörgerät bekommt für seine Unterdrückung von Windgeräuschen das Prädikat . Die Lärmunterdrückung des Gerätes erreicht . 24 Frequenzbänder sind in diesem Hörgerät separat für die Verarbeitung von Tonlagen einstellbar (Top-Werte der aktuellen Spitzenmodelle: 24).
Für wen ist das Philips HearLink 9040 MNB T geeignet?
Wenn Ihr Hördefizit ist, könnte das Philips HearLink 9040 MNB T 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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