GN Hearing announced as prestigious CES 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree

GN News

Nov 08, 2018

GN Hearing today announced that it has been named a CES® 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree for ReSound LiNX Quattro™, the world’s first Premium-Plus hearing aid. The announcement was made during CES Unveiled New York, an invite-only tech event bringing together top media, exhibitors and industry leaders for a sneak peek of the products and trends expected at CES 2019, which will run January 8-11, 2019 in Las Vegas, United States.

An annual program that celebrates outstanding design, the CES Innovation Awards recognizes honorees across 28 product ctegories. A panel of judges, including designers, engineers and members of the tech media, review submissions based on design, functionality, consumer appeal, engineering and how the products compare with competition.

Powered by new technology, ReSound LiNX Quattro is the world’s most advanced rechargeable hearing solution, offering a brilliant sound experience with unprecedented Layers of Sound™. The innovative technology is recognized in the Accessibility Awards category.

 People look for hearing aids that will not only help them hear better and more naturally, but will also integrate seamlessly into other areas of life. Allowing users to connect better than ever with the world around them, ReSound LiNX Quattro provides a new level of accessibility for those with hearing loss. For example, in a direct comparison, where hearing aid users were asked to listen to music and rate the sound, the ultimate test of sound quality, 95% of respondents preferred ReSound LiNX Quattro compared to other premium hearing aids.[1] 

“We are honored to receive an honoree status with the prestigious CES Innovation Awards. Innovation is part of our DNA at GN Hearing. We strive to support people living with hearing loss access the latest technology that helps them hear more, do more and be more than they ever thought possible. With the launch of ReSound LiNX Quattro, as well as other major technology launches and innovation partnerships, GN Hearing is continuing to shape the future of hearing care,” says Helen Ljungdahl Round, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, GN Hearing.

The CES Innovation Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™, owner and producer of CES, the world’s largest and most influential technology event. CTA has been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering since 1976. The complete list of CES 2019 Innovation Honorees, including product descriptions and photos, can be found at CES.tech/Innovation.

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About GN Group
The GN Group is a global leader in intelligent audio solutions that let you hear more, do more and be more than you ever thought possible. With our unique competencies within medical, professional and consumer audio solutions, we transform lives through the power of sound: Hearing aids that enhance the lives of people with hearing loss; integrated headset and communications solutions that assist professionals in all types of businesses to be more productive; wireless headsets and earbuds designed to support calls, music and media consumption.

With world leading expertise in the human ear, sound, wireless technology and miniaturization, GN’s innovative and intelligent audio solutions are marketed by the brands ReSound, Beltone, Interton, Jabra and BlueParrott in 100 countries across the world. Founded in 1869, the GN Group today has more than 5,500 employees and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (GN.CO).

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About CES
CES® is the world's gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for 50 years-the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. As the largest hands-on event of its kind, CES features all aspects of the industry. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM, it attracts the world's business leaders and pioneering thinkers. Check out CES video highlights. Follow CES online at CES.tech and on social.

About Consumer Technology Association
Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™ is the trade association representing the $377 billion U.S. consumer technology industry, which supports more than 15 million U.S. jobs. More than 2,200 companies – 80 percent are small businesses and startups; others are among the world’s best-known brands – enjoy the benefits of CTA membership including policy advocacy, market research, technical education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CTA also owns and produces CES^® – the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. Profits from CES are reinvested into CTA’s industry services.

ReSound is a trademark of GN Hearing A/S. Beltone is a trademark of GN Hearing Care Corporation. Interton is a trademark of GN Hearing GmbH.