MDHearing
MDHearing NEO XS
$247Cheaper
Released 2023-11
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MDHearing NEO XS vs Sony CRE-C20
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. MDHearing NEO XS is cheaper at $247. Every spec and price links to its source.
Sony
Sony CRE-C20
$999.99
Which is better: the MDHearing NEO XS or Sony CRE-C20?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The MDHearing NEO XS is the cheaper at $247.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec |  MDHearing NEO XS |  Sony CRE-C20 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $247 | $999.99 |
| Brand | MDHearing | Sony |
| Released | 2023-11 | — |
| Style type | CIC | CIC |
| Max gain (dB) | — | — |
| Bluetooth streaming | none | none |
| Self fitting | No | Yes |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (hr) | 18 | 28 |
| Water resistance IP | — | IP68 |
| Sound channels | — | 48 |
| Listening programs | 4 | — |
| Warranty years | 1 | 1 |
| Trial period days | 60 | — |
| Weight per aid grams | — | — |
Sources — MDHearing NEO XS: mdhearingaid.com (verified 2026-10-07). Sony CRE-C20: amazon.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the MDHearing NEO XS and Sony CRE-C20?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Self fitting: MDHearing NEO XS false vs Sony CRE-C20 true
- Battery life (hr): MDHearing NEO XS 18 vs Sony CRE-C20 28