Danavox Astro SP Super Power BTE line-up
DANAVOX Astro Core

XH398-DWHC

Super Power BTE (Danavox Astro SP)

The XH398-DWHC is a Super Power BTE (Danavox Astro SP) hearing aid in the Danavox Astro Core family, at the Essential technology level, processing sound in 12 channels, powered by a Rechargeable battery.

Its official datasheet lists 21 features, including Autoscope Adaptive Directionality (w/Adjustable Directional Mix), Synchronised Soft Switching, Fixed Directionality, with an IP68 rating and direct audio streaming. The full list is in the specifications below.

Enjoy great hearing all around and future-ready connectivity, in small designs with all-day battery life.

  • Super Power BTE
  • Rechargeable
  • Essential
  • Metal hook (default) & plastic hook (optional)
  • Rechargeable with all-day battery
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio, Auracast & Telecoil
Part number: 23774073

Discover the Astro Core family

About the Astro Core family as a whole - features and options differ by model; this model's own data is in its specifications.

  • 01

    Hear clearly throughout the day

  • 02

    Perfect for all-day wear

  • 03

    Extraordinary connectivity options

Clear as the night sky

Danavox Astro™ Core delivers outstanding hearing clarity, being among the best of its category of hearing aids with proven features such as:

Woman holding a mobile phone outside at night

Binaural Directionality III (Tech Level 4)

Improves audibility of high-frequency sounds by compressing them to a lower frequency zone.

Sound Shaper (Tech Levels 2-4)

Listen effortlessly and clearly in all situations, wherever speech or sounds are coming from.

Autoscope (Tech Levels 3 & 4)

Hear clear, focused sound from the front, automatically optimised for the listening environment.

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Effortless wear

Danavox Astro Core is perfect for all-day wear. The hearing aids are IP68-rated with protective all-weatherproof nanocoating on every part and have exchangeable mic filters for easy service. Keeping the microphones clear of dirt and dust is easier than ever.

Hand holding a hearing aid by a bonfire

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Stellar styles

For the first time ever, we’re introducing a smaller miniRIE to the Essentials category. Choose between rechargeable and battery-style devices.

Specifications

Brand
DANAVOX
Model
XH398-DWHC
Family
Astro Core
Part number
23774073
Technology
Essential
Hearing aid type
Super Power BTE
Channels
12
Level
Premium
Battery type
Rechargeable

Official specifications

Every feature and specification the manufacturer lists for this model - from its datasheet where one exists, and from the official Danavox portfolio.

Datasheet (PDF)

Device Configurations

Battery size 98-DWHC
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Control Options
TapControl, Push button, Multi-Function button, Telecoil
IP Classification
IP68

Audiological Features

Channels
12
Binaural Directionality III
Not on this model
Spatial Sense
Not on this model
Autoscope Adaptive Directionality (w/Adjustable Directional Mix)
Included
Synchronised Soft Switching
Included
Streaming Bass Boost
1 Setting
Fixed Directionality
Included
Environmental Optimizer I
Not on this model
Noise Tracker II
1 Setting
Wind Guard
1 Setting
Impulse Noise Reduction
1 Setting
Expansion
1 Setting
Sound Shaper
Included
DFS Ultra III (w/Music Mode)
Included
Synchronised Acceptance Manager
Included
Low frequency Boost
Included
Amplification Strategy (WDRC/Semi-Linear/Linear)
Included
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Included

Functional Features

Ear-to-Ear Communication
Included
MultiConnect
Included
Bluetooth® Auracast™
Included
Direct audio streaming (compatible iOS*** and Android™ devices)
Included
TV-Streamer+, Multi-Mic+ and Remote Control
Included
BeMore app
Included

Online Services

Remote Fine Tuning
Included
Live Assist
Included
Remote Firmware Updates
Included

Fitting Features

Fitting Software XE BeMore 2.2 or higher
Included
Fully Flexible Programs
4
Datalogging
Included
Wireless fitting with Noahlink Wireless
Included

Technical specifications

Plastic hook · 2cc couplerMetal hook · 2cc coupler
Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input)HFA5454dB
Full-on gain (50 dB SPL input)Max.7984dB
Full-on gain (50 dB SPL input)HFA6769dB
Maximum output (90 dB SPL input)Max.140140dB SPL
Maximum output (90 dB SPL input)HFA131131dB SPL
Total harmonic distortion500 Hz4.86.8%
Total harmonic distortion800 Hz0.71.0%
Total harmonic distortion1600 Hz0.40.4%
Full-on SPLIV @ 10 mA/mMax.127132dB SPL
HFA-SPLIV @ 31.6 mA/mHFA113114dB SPL
Full-on HFA-SPLIV @ 10 mA/mHFA116118dB SPL
Equivalent input noise, w/o noise reduction2426dB SPL
1/3 octave equivalent input noise, w/o noise reduction1600 Hz77dB SPL
Frequency range<200 - 5330<200 - 5250Hz
Battery lifetime, rechargeable (maximum)28 (max)28 (max)Hours
Battery lifetime, rechargeable (typical)24 (typical)24 (typical)Hours
  • * Expected operating time of the rechargeable battery depends on active features, the use of wireless accessories, hearing loss, battery age and sound environment.
  • ** Optional: Plastic hook version of XH98-DWHC models are configurated in fitting software with the plastic hook accessory.

Source: Danavox Astro CORE SP XH datasheet 403151000GB-25.06-Rev.A (client asset package)

Accessories

  • Danavox TV-Streamer+

    TV-Streamer+

    Speech clarity at preferred volume. Sleek lightweight design. Made for Auracast.

  • Danavox Multi-Mic+ remote microphone

    Multi-Mic+

    World's first remote mic with Auracast. Exceptional speech understanding in noise, extends hearing range by up to 80 feet.

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*Hands-free calls with Danavox Astro Core are compatible with iPhone 11 or later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Air (4th generation), iPad mini (6th generation), iPad (10th generation) or later, with software updates iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 or later. Bluetooth LE Audio works with Danavox Astro Core and compatible mobile devices with Bluetooth 5.3 or later.

References: Groth (2016) · Groth & Cui (2023) · Haastrup (2012) · Sjolander et al. (2019) · GN Proprietary data on file (2024) · GN Proprietary data on file (2024)

Manufacturer information: GN Hearing / Danavox