Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs. Phonak Bolero M
Check out our comparison of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Phonak Bolero M. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are wireless earbuds that offer hearing aid functionality. They are suitable for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss and come with features such as Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Transparency, and Conversation Boost, all aimed to improve hearing in various environments.
Product Description
The Phonak Bolero Marvel is a versatile Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aid designed for individuals with mild to severe hearing loss, offering excellent sound quality, robust connectivity, and ease of use. It features advanced sound processing, noise reduction, and universal Bluetooth connectivity, with options for rechargeable batteries and customization through the myPhonak app.
Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
BTE-F
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
4.0Below average
Build Quality
—
Battery
3.0Below average
Battery
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
—
App Features
4.0Above average
App Features
—
Comfort
4.0Below average
Comfort
—
Design
5.0Above average
Design
—
Value
4.7Above average
Value
—
Handling
3.9Below average
Handling
—
SoundScore
3.5Above average
SoundScore
—
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Pro Support
—
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
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—
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
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—
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
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HearingTracker partners with HearAdvisor to provide recordings and performance data from an acoustic laboratory that follows standard scientific procedures. All hearing aids are fitted and performance-tested for mild sloping to moderate hearing loss. All audio samples cutoff above 10kHz.
Accessories
3.5mm Line to Streaming
—
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Roger EasyPen
Accessory Connectivity
—
Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Landline to Streaming
—
Landline to Streaming
- Roger Select™
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Mic Neckloop
—
Remote Mic Neckloop
- Roger MyLink
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone
- Roger EasyPen
- Roger Pen
- Roger Select™
- Roger Table Mic II
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
—
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
- Roger EasyPen
- Roger Table Mic II
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone Streamer
—
Smartphone Streamer
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Roger Select™
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- Roger Select™
- Roger On
- TV Connector
Software
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
—
Active occlusion cancellation (AOC)
Yes
Active occlusion cancellation (AOC)
—
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Automatic Phone Program
—
Automatic Phone Program
EasyPhone
Directionality
Conversation Boost
Directionality
UltraZoom: Premium
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
EchoBlock
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 3.0
Feedback Suppression
—
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
3
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
—
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Phone in Stereo
—
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
—
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Resonance Normalization
Adaptive EQ
Resonance Normalization
—
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on hearing test through device
- Tuned based on audio preference selections
- Tuned by user directly
Self-fitting
—
Spatial Audio
Yes
Spatial Audio
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
SNR-Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Unique Amplification Strategy
Adaptive Transparency
Headphone Accommodations
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Hardware
Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
—
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- LC3
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Gyroscope
Yes
Gyroscope
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating (Liquid)
4
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
—
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Play/Pause
- Audio passthrough on/off
- Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
—
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
- Siri
Voice Assistant
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
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