One of the features that I was really looking forward to on the Nucleus 5 processors, was the size! It is so much smaller than my Freedom processors. For example, the Freedom carries 3 disposable batteries whereas the Nucleus 5 carries 2 disposable batteries. Mind you, but gosh it's so tiring to wear such heavy pieces of ear equipment! I have been waiting so long for this day to switch over and give my ears a break. I was even more graceful when I asked my audiologist if my left side's processor can be upgraded, too since it would be nice if both ears were the same. The Nucleus 5 is a lot lighter that I have my moments when I am not sure if the processor is even on my ear. Here's a picture of the two:
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| Left: Freedom, Right: Nucleus 5, They may look similar size but the weight makes a HUGE difference |
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| The Freedom on the left is a lot rounder and thick than the Nucleus 5 on the right |
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Now I don't have to feel like taking my ears off when I get home after a long day. It is so comfortable to wear the new ears all day long! :)
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