Name: Orka Two
Brand: Orka

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The speech in noise score measured for the Orka Two was 0.08 points above the average of other prescription hearing aids tested. To see more granular sound performance scores, please visit HearAdvisor.com.

Update: Orka Two is currently "out of stock" on Orka's website, and Ben Sun, Orka's CEO & Cofounder, has not posted anything about the Orka Two on LinkedIn since November, 2023. We are currently asking around to find out what is happening with the Orka project. If you have any details, please use our contact form to let us know, or leave a comment on this page.

Orka claims its latest AI-powered hearing aids are "an ultimate hearing solution at an affordable price." But coming in at $1899, Orka Two is on the higher end for direct-to-consumer hearing aids. While we like Orka's approach to hearing care, the Orka Two underperforms in noisy environments—despite the company's claims that its “AI DeNoise” technology offers industry-leading noise reduction.

Why I loved Orka Two

Personalized to Your Ears
Orka Two can be personalized based on a hearing test or screening performed through their app. While this does not replace real-ear measurements, it should work better than presets for most people.
Automatic Sound Adjustments
Orka uses an environmental classifier and AI-based noise reduction to automatically adjust to your environments. Continue reading to find out how well this worked in the HearAdvisor lab.
Multi-function Qi-Enabled Charging Case
Both program and volume adjustment buttons are found on the charging case, offering you greater control over your devices.
Sleek Modern Design
While Orka Two is a traditional receiver-in-canal style hearing aid, it has a sleek minimalist design reminiscent of Apple Airpods.
Latest Wireless Features
Enjoy the latest Bluetooth™ features such as streaming, hands-free calling, and multi-device connections with iOS and Android devices.

Drawbacks

Virtual-Only Professional Care
Virtual appointments can be convenient. However, they are not for everyone and some may miss the care associated with in-person visits.
No Physical Buttons
Part of Orka’s sleek design is a no-button approach. Adjustments have to be made through either the app or by using the physical buttons located on their charging case (tap controls are available during hands-free calls).
Not Evaluated by FDA
Orka Two is registered as a 510(K) exempt prescription hearing aid with the FDA, meaning it hasn't gone through the more rigorous approval process required of self-fitting OTC hearing aids.

Frequently Asked Questions

Both Orka Hearing and their products are relatively new, meaning there is limited information from consumers on how they hold up to daily use. What we do know is that traditional hearing aids typically last between 3 to 5 years. It is fair to assume that Orka Two hearing aids may approach this lifespan due to their IP rating of X6. Regular care and maintenance will help them last longer and sound better throughout their life.

Orka hearing products can be purchased directly from their website. They are not currently available for purchase at local retailers or in-office by hearing providers.

Hearing providers program Orka Two based on either a traditional hearing evaluation or a screening performed through the Orka Health app. You also have access to unlimited free remote consultations and support with their hearing providers.

HearAdvisor’s testing shows that Orka Two can improve speech clarity. The default settings from Orka’s hearing care providers offered some benefit. However, greater improvements were observed when real-ear measurements were performed, which would require collaboration between a local provider and one from Orka.

When objectively tested, Orka Two performed similarly to many of the over-the-counter hearing aids we've tested. In quiet it was slightly below average in its initial state and slightly above average once professionally tuned. The Initial Fit settings offered less amplification than standards would suggest for the hearing loss used. This is common among all devices when relying solely on default recommendations. Both Initial and Tuned fitting scores fell below average in louder noisy environments.

Importantly, Orka's performance in noise was found to be most effective when using the dedicated Noise program. However, selecting the Noise program also reduced performance for speech in quiet environments. All changes were marginal. Following HearAdvisor's evaluation paradigm, we set Orka into the automatic program for testing. If purchasing Orka, we recommend manually accessing the Noise program when in difficult environments, and switching back manually when in quieter environments.

No feedback, or squealing, was present when testing Orka Two in the Initial Fit setting, while some was present once they were professionally adjusted. This suggests you may experience feedback in more extreme cases when the volume (gain) is optimized for speech clarity. Your experiences may be different based on factors such as hearing loss, amplification settings, ear tips used, and more.

This metric is similar to others in that it is affected by your ear tip and how well your hearing aid plugs your ear (i.e., occlusion). Based on the ear tip used, Orka Two had minor occlusion, causing it to score above average compared to other devices in this category. You should not therefore experience an exaggerated “boomy” voice quality if your fitting is similar to HearAdvisor’s test setup.

Orka Two streamed audio sound quality is similar, albeit slightly better, than average scores for over-the-counter and prescription devices. This is largely influenced by the ear tip used and how well it plugs your ear. Testing revealed that you will still find better sound quality with reputable hearables designed around music reproduction (such as Apple Airpods Pro). However, HearAdvisor testing reflects streamed quality when the devices are optimized for speech clarity—not music. Your hearing care provider should be able to improve upon this if it is of special interest to you.

Not Appropriate for Everyone: Orka Two is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) product and therefore should not be used by those with severe hearing loss or other complex needs.

Expensive: Orka Two hearing aids can be purchased for around $1899 putting them at the higher end of DTC products. You may therefore wish to find a clinic that offers prescription hearing aids with in-person care, for a similar or possibly lower price.

No Accessories: Currently, Orka does not offer any wireless accessories, such as remote microphones. This may be a reason to find similarly priced prescription hearing aids from an audiologist.

Shorter Battery Life: Orka’s rechargeable batteries last roughly 12 hours per charge compared to other traditional hearing aids offering well over 30 hours.

No telecoil: You won’t be able to pick up audio broadcasted by hearing loops in public auditoriums or other places where hearing loops are in use.

No Live Listen Support: When connected to an iPhone, Orka Two does not seem to support Live Listen which would normally turn your iPhone into a remote microphone for supported devices.

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Klangperformance Laborergebnisse

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Zubehör

Orka Two Benutzerbewertungen

Orka Two

Why I loved Orka Two

Drawbacks

Who is Orka?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orka Two

How much does Orka Two cost?

Product design and comfort

Mixed feelings about audio quality

Excellent wireless connectivity

Rechargeability and somewhat limited battery life

Controlling Orka Two

The Orka Health App

In-App Hearing Screening

Professional adjustments at home

Lab testing with HearAdvisor™

You may need more volume to benefit with hearing aids

Should you buy the Orka Two?

What other hearing aids should I consider?

About HearAdvisor

References

Wichtige Merkmale

Dr Steve Taddei

Ideal für

Wichtige Merkmale

Expertenbewertung

Orka Two

Health App

Charging case

Klangperformance Laborergebnisse

Orka Two Spezifikationen

Zubehör

Orka Two Benutzerbewertungen

Orka Two

Why I loved Orka Two

Drawbacks

Who is Orka?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will Orka Two last?

Where can I purchase Orka Two?

How do I personalize Orka Two?

What is Orka Two

How much does Orka Two cost?

Product design and comfort

Mixed feelings about audio quality

Excellent wireless connectivity

Rechargeability and somewhat limited battery life

Controlling Orka Two

The Orka Health App

In-App Hearing Screening

Professional adjustments at home

Lab testing with HearAdvisor™

Overall performance

Speech performance

Feedback handling

Own-voice performance

Streamed music performance

You may need more volume to benefit with hearing aids

Should you buy the Orka Two?

What other hearing aids should I consider?

About HearAdvisor

References

Wichtige Merkmale

Dr Steve Taddei

Ideal für

Wichtige Merkmale

Expertenbewertung

Orka Two

Health App

Charging case