Which has the longer battery life?

The Plus Panthos, at 10 hours of continuous use versus 8 hours for the Square 56. Both use a rechargeable battery.

Which fits a wider face?

The Square 56. Its 56-18 frame is wider than the Plus Panthos at 48-22, which is listed as medium face width.

Do either come with prescription lenses?

The Plus Panthos includes prescription grey lenses. The Square 56 is frame-only, so you add your own lenses, though transition and anti-reflective options are listed.

Are the hearing features the same?

Yes. Both have 6 microphones, 2 open-ear speakers, Bluetooth Low Energy and the Nuance Audio app for amplification and noise reduction. The Square 56 adds touch controls.

Is the Square 56 worth choosing over the Plus Panthos?

Only if the wider square fit and touch controls matter more to you than two extra hours of battery and included lenses. Otherwise the Plus Panthos is the simpler buy.

Do both work with iPhone and Android?

Yes. Both list iOS 16.6.1+ and Android 12+ compatibility over Bluetooth Low Energy.

Nuance Audio Plus Panthos Hearing Aid Glasses vs Nuance Audio Square 56 Open-Ear Hearing Aid Glasses

Both are Nuance Audio hearing aid glasses with the same 6 microphones, 2 open-ear speakers and Bluetooth LE, so the choice comes down to fit, battery and lens setup. The Plus Panthos gives 10 hours of use and comes with prescription grey lenses in a medium-width round acetate frame. The Square 56 gives 8 hours, a wider 56-18 square frame in nylon, and is sold frame-only so you add your own lenses. No current prices were provided for either, so compare store prices before deciding.

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