Lizn's innovative approach to hearing technology has yielded a product that blurs the lines between traditional hearing aids and earbuds. The company's Hearpieces, now available in the US market, are designed with a unique bulbous shape that's both aesthetically pleasing and self-contained within the ear.
However, this design comes with a significant trade-off: comfort. Weighing 4.58 grams per bud, these hearing aids are notably heavy, which can make them difficult to insert into the ear canal without causing discomfort. The twist-and-fit mechanism required to secure the device also proved challenging for some users, including the author of this review.
While the app that accompanies the Hearpieces is user-friendly and provides a natural interface for adjusting settings, the audio quality itself is mixed. In hearing aid mode, ambient sounds are boosted, but there's no frequency-tuning capability, resulting in a blunt boost to external sounds. The impact can be muddy at times, especially at lower volumes.
In contrast, streaming media through the Hearpieces was surprisingly solid, with better performance than most hearing aid products. However, the lack of true active noise cancellation and limited battery life (5-7 hours per charge) are notable drawbacks.
Ultimately, while Lizn's Hearpieces offer a unique concept and respectable audio quality, their comfort issues may deter some users. The company's persistence in pushing the boundaries of hearing technology has yielded an innovative product that's worth considering for those willing to adapt to its unique design.
However, this design comes with a significant trade-off: comfort. Weighing 4.58 grams per bud, these hearing aids are notably heavy, which can make them difficult to insert into the ear canal without causing discomfort. The twist-and-fit mechanism required to secure the device also proved challenging for some users, including the author of this review.
While the app that accompanies the Hearpieces is user-friendly and provides a natural interface for adjusting settings, the audio quality itself is mixed. In hearing aid mode, ambient sounds are boosted, but there's no frequency-tuning capability, resulting in a blunt boost to external sounds. The impact can be muddy at times, especially at lower volumes.
In contrast, streaming media through the Hearpieces was surprisingly solid, with better performance than most hearing aid products. However, the lack of true active noise cancellation and limited battery life (5-7 hours per charge) are notable drawbacks.
Ultimately, while Lizn's Hearpieces offer a unique concept and respectable audio quality, their comfort issues may deter some users. The company's persistence in pushing the boundaries of hearing technology has yielded an innovative product that's worth considering for those willing to adapt to its unique design.