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ReSound Vivia is a tiny flagship microRIE with crisp sound in quiet, excellent battery life, and LE Audio/Auracast streaming, though its new AI noise reduction is less dramatic than expected in very challenging noise.
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Oticon Intent is a top-tier flagship with excellent lab-verified speech performance, strong streaming and connectivity, and smart features like 4D sensors and fast charging, though its slightly bulkier fit, simpler button controls, and the still early LE Audio and Auracast rollout may be drawbacks for some users.