Unitron Moxi Jump-R Rechargeable Hearing Aid Review | Unitron Discover Platform Moxi Jump & Moxi Fit
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- Unitron Moxi Jump-R Rechargeable Hearing Aid Review | Unitron Discover Platform Moxi Jump & Moxi Fit. Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, reviews the Unitron Moxi Jump R rechargeable hearing aid.
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Unitron will be shipping their new Discover Platform Moxi Jump-R and Moxi Fit hearing aids on May 17th. The new Moxi Jump and Moxi Fit are part of their new line of devices that can connect to any Bluetooth device. Since Sonova owns both Phonak and Unitron, it was just a matter of time before Unitron started using the SWORD 3.0 chip that allows for Bluetooth connection to Apple & Android devices.
The similarities between the Unitron Moxi and Phonak Audeo Marvel don't end there. If you take a closer look at the Moxi Jump R's you can see that they use an identical charger and receiver wire as the Audeo Marvels. However, there are a few things that make the Jump R and Fit unique.
Let's take a look at the PROs:
1. Connectivity - With the majority of smartphone users using Android devices, it only makes sense that they would develop a hearing aid that could connect to Apple and Android devices. This is what the SWORD 3.0 chip allows Unitron to do. With 4 wireless protocols at their disposal, it can wirelessly connect to almost any bluetooth device, and stream audio directly into your hearing aids without using an intermediary device like a neckloop. This means Music, Podcasts, Audiobooks, and Phone calls directly into your hearing aids.
2. SoundNav 3.0 - This is Unitron's automatic program classifier that can automatically change between different program settings depending on the environment you are in. If you are in a quiet environment, the hearing aids know this and will put you into the correct program settings. If you transition into a noisy environment, the hearing aids will know this as well, and put you into ideal program settings for those environments. Basically, the Unitron Moxi Jump R does everything for you so you don't have to worry about it.
3. Lithium Rechargeability - Up until now, Unitron has only used Silver-Zinc rechargeable hearing aids. However, the new Moxi Jump R Hearing Aids now use a lithium battery. Lithium has proven to be the most reliable form of rechargeable battery technology. The devices also automatically turn on when you remove them from the charger and off when you place them inside the charger.
4. FLEX: UPGRADE - This is a very unique feature to Unitron that allows their hearing aids to be upgraded from a lower level of technology to a higher level of technology without having to buy new hearing aids or exchanging your current hearing aid hardware. This means you can start with a lower level of technology and upgrade down the road if you need a higher level of hearing aid performance.
As awesome as the new Discover Moxi Jump R hearing aids are, there are still a few cons.
#1. Limited Battery Life - At only 16 hours, some hearing aid users may not get a full days worth of use out of a single charge. Especially if you require a lot of amplification using a power receiver, and if you stream a lot of audio and phone calls which create more battery drain.
#2. The Thickness - Rechargeable hearing aids are naturally larger than most disposable models, but the Moxi Jump-R is pretty thick. If you wear glasses, expect them to push your ears off to the side.
#3. The Gradual Roll-out of additional models and form factors - This seems to be a trend in the hearing aid industry at the moment, but we still don't know when a Telecoil version will become available or what other form factors are going to become available in the future. So if you are looking for some specific features not offered in the Moxi Fit and Moxi Jump R hearing aids, you might just have to play the waiting game.
Cons aside, the Unitron Moxi Jump R and Moxi Fit build upon an already solid offering from Unitron. They have leapfrogged in front of some other manufacturers in connectivity and would be a great option for your next set of hearing aids.
Just remember, it does not matter how great your hearing aids are if they have not been programmed using Real Ear Measurement. REMs are the only way to ensure your hearing aids have been programmed correctly to your hearing loss prescription. If you don’t know what REMs are, I highly recommend watching this video: • The Most Important HEA...
Thanks Cliff, another great video, very informative! Coincidentally my wife just made an appointment for me for 12/18 with a local hearing professional and they offer the Unitron as part of what's now accepted on our Medicare supplemental United Healthcare policy. I'm currently using Resounds (from COSTCO bite my tongue), and prior to this I was using STARKEY's Halo, so I'm a long time user of Bluetooth enabled hearing aids. Just not sure if the rechargeables will suffice due to the short battery life, so i might just go with the 312 batteries. Hey, it's the same size I'm using now! Thanks as always for your GREAT Content! Hoping one day to add some CZcams hearing videos to my channel!
Hi. Not sure if I am soon enough here but I just got a pair of these. They must have fixed the battery issue since this video because I have mine in over 12 hours and there is still 60% charge left. I am happy with them.
I'm in the trial mode. Have trialed two models of Phonak Marvel (top and one level below - both very good - can hear voices quite well but both had issues with Iphone - I could hear but the person on the other end could not hear me. I've been told today that this has now been corrected and needs to be fixed by the audiologist. However today I received my trial Unitron Discover. They are good also. Have only had them one day and haven't had any problems yet. I would really like to see a comparison of these TWO as they are definitely not cheap so it would be nice to see what each has compared to the other. I have searched the internet but these two models are not yet compared to each other. (I also had trialed another brand which were horrible, all voices were distorted and I couldn't hear them properly anyhow and everyone I spoke to had to repeat themselves and were as frustrated as I was). I have to make a decision within the next two weeks probably so would really appreciate knowing if there is a comparison between the Phonak Marvel and the Unitron Discover available anywhere (behind the ear but using batteries - not rechargeable).
Super cool 😎
Dr. Cliff...I am currently wearing a set of Unitron T-Moxi Fits on a 1 month trial basis...after watching many of your videos you convinced this 63 yr old retired south Louisiana firefighter to go to a audiologist before any purchase...Thanks and I did!!! my audiologist diagnosed my hearing loss has atypical moderate to severe mid range hearing loss...I have to admit my wife and family were right...i have been missing alot with my hearing loss...
my question to you...this is my first time to wear hearing aids and Im looking for your recommendations and comments as to the devices I'm wearing now...battery operated 312...not looking for devices with all the bugs and whistles...just a solid pair for a very active senior citizen...my wife and I love to hunt fish and play lots of pickleball...and travel as much as possible...
sorry its so long ...but i really do like your videos and look forward to hearing from you soon...
HW
If you are in Moxi's you've got some solid hearing aids.
Doctor Cliff, AuD Thks Doc...I do like them jus have to get use to them in my ears...🙄
Could you do a video on Frequency Therapeutics and the new drug they are coming out with (hopefully it pasts tests) it’s supposed to stimulate dead hair cells
It’s called FX-322. It’s a valid article, but I don’t know if I should keep my hopes up
Sorry forgot to what does the original cable and wall plug look like? As I can't seem to find an image of them anywhere?
What is the prices for moxie Donovan rechargable hearing aides level28
I bought it from 富聆. This is the most trash hearing aid I ever had. I am not sure if this the problem from my new audiologist or it is about the hearing aid itself. The sound is loud but I totally cannot understand the conversation.
Same happening with me too. Not being able to decipher the conversation. I'm getting suicidal thoughts now
Hi Dr Cliff, and thanks for the informative videos! You do a great job. I have the Moxi Jump R hearing aids, this morning after charging them all night, when I opened the charger 1 of my aids was flashing green, and the other didn't have any lights on? Recently I took the aids on holiday with me and now I'm not sure now if I mixed up the original usb wall plug and usb cable for the charger, is this important to have the original usb cable and wall plug for the charger to operate correctly?
My hearing aid wires broke off from both of my hearing aid
Had an idea, your should do a video on what you can or can not wear whilst wearing BTE devices... eg hats and beanies :)
I was so unhappy with the very limited battery life on my ReSounds that I took then back to Costco and had them removed! They we’re not lasting 12 hours between charges! Much happier changing #312 batteries every 3 -4 days!
Thanks for sharing Ron. I didn't realize that the Costco Version of ReSounds didn't last 12 hours.
They told me that it should last at least 18 plus hours, but depended upon how much streaming I'd be doing. I'm on my I phone and other streaming all the time. They only gave me one set of rechargeable batteries, so I was always running out of power. @@DrCliffAuD
Love them
I like that you can upgrade the teir later down the line. Am I right in thinking that even though the marvel r is the same chip upgrading later isn't an option.
I love my Unitron aids, but the charging station sucks , . some times it makes contact and more times I have to remove it and reinsert and watch it for 15 min. to make sure it is charging. My aid suplyer said I needed to clean it with a dry cotton swab , no help at all,any suggestions?
Dear Dr Clifford,
Great in depth reviews and you are very knowledgeable. Keep it up! Question: How long is the warranty on the device and what if the rechargeable battery stops working? Any likelihood of having remote assist or tinnitus suppression? Is R9 significantly better than the R7? Mahendra Mehta, MD.
Thanks Mahendra, the warranty usually depends on the level of technology. The higher the tech level, the longer the warranty. Usually 3 years for the highest level devices. Not sure about the future of remote assist or tinnitus. R9 vs R7 depends on if you are okay with your hearing care provider being limited on how they can custom program your devices.
Thank you for a timely response! I guess R9 moxi jump has the highest technology. And adds clarity when in a crowd that discover 7- that has lower technology!
Thank you!!
I wear resound linx 3D hearing aid and want to know if I should use any audio wipes to clean them or just use the brush that came with them ?
Is Unitron also good for an Orchestra musician like Widex?
How much are the moxi jump hearing aides? What is the newestimproved level of the moxi brand hearing aide?
Will you recommend them or is there some better options for hearing aids in that price
Can these be connected to two bluetooth devices at the same time, like a phone and a laptop? Or must the user disconnect from the phone to connect to a laptop? Thanks.
Hi, rechargeble lithium ion technology in hearing aid is the new trend, So is it possible to recharge this hearing aid Safely with "Power Banks" that we normaly use to recharge Mobiles.
Phonak do a battery that clips onto the larger style charging case. Not sure if using a 3rd party power bank would void any warranty if something was to go wrong.
Curious, does it stream phone calls into both ears?
Yes, Both Ears!
Hi
Does it have a telecoil
let me see if I have this right. If I have resound quattro 5 and I want it upgraded to a 9, I dont have to buy new hearing aids, just get new software? And if so who would do that? Thank you
Nope, only Unitron has upgrade possibility. For Resound, you have to buy new hearing aids.
@@DrCliffAuD Thank you.I dont know what to buy my hearing aids are Unitron and have worked well for years people I bought them from have the quattro and thats ok but there are others I know. I use a battery but recharge would be ok.
@@DrCliffAuD uh yeah diddo on that one
Is it possible to have these Unitron Jump hearing aids with regular batteries rather than rechargeable? Will that make them thinner?
Yes. Moxi fit I believe.
@@DrCliffAuD Thank you.
Moci -R price ...???
Moxi -R price..?
I have the marvel r30. I'm finding the battery is just about right it lasts me all day though if I have done allot of streaming I have them die in the evening so couldn't imagine having something with a smaller battery. The Bluetooth is hit and miss, streaming music works most the time though keep cutting out is in my right pocket( I only wear one in my left ear.) Also I'm finding with only wearing in one ear is some parts of songs go unheard as they are on the right stream which I don't have!. Bluetooth calls unless I'm in a silent room people complain of a bad line and can't hear me over background noise. I had a checkup today an had some reprogramming done(which I hope improves my hearing of speech) and my audiologist tried to suggest the reason the person on the other end can't hear me well is I need to hold my phone directly Infront of my face this can't be right.
bluetideuk I have marvel but I have two. It is hard with streaming on one side only.
@@crochetbylance I assumed it would have played both stereo channels as mono when only one device is worn. Makes me regret my purchase even more.
bluetideuk the one thing I learned is to make it so audio only plays off on side in your phone system settings. That seems to fix the dual channel to mono problem
bluetideuk the phone is what has to contour the streaming to a single side not the hearing aid
Why does the case look like the Phonak marvel case with a different color insert and outside paint?
Never mind I see that Sonova owns unitron in addition to to Phonak.
My marvel came with the mini charger
bluetideuk all marvel comes with the charger pictured, that being said the marvel charger is champagne and green and it appears the charger for the unitron is the same charger just gray.
@@crochetbylance mines champagne and green but it's smaller.
bluetideuk wow i didn’t know that you could get the mini charger in place of the standard. I will have both as of 8pm tonight. I could not dream of not having the standard charger since it has the dryer tab
Two long beeps 2:11
Can u tell me how good is unitron moxie all 500 ric?
I'm tired of videos on BTE, why is this form factor being pushed by hearing aid companies and providers? Isn't there other options? I guess we'll have to wait for them to tell us IIC or other form factors are the future again... Not everyone wants to wear hearing aids over and behind the ear. It is like having eyeglasses vs contacts.
becouse bte have long batter live or IIC, they are cheaper than ITC IIC, they are so small RITE,RIC) and have more functions or IIC. IIC don’t have connection with phone, and other accessories... i sell 98% hearing bte,ric. Greetings! but you have choice!
The hearing aids work, the software is crap. They will not connect Bluetooth on my Samsung S21 phone. Installed and re-installed several times. Comments on play store show I am not the only one with this issue. Upgrade your video to show software and connectivity issues. Bad user experience can't use for calls or streaming.
Once a video is posted it's posted.
@@DrCliffAuD exactly you'd think they'd know that by now 🤣
Is it German company?
Canadian.
@@billbaker1826 fun fact the only Canadian one out there in the game right now and forever