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Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs. Phonak Virto Paradise

Check out our comparison of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Phonak Virto Paradise. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

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From$199a pair
From$3,198a pair

Summary

Product Description

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are wireless earbuds that offer hearing aid-like 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.

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Product Description

The Phonak Virto Paradise is a custom in-the-ear hearing aid offering advanced features such as universal connectivity for hands-free calling and streaming on both iPhone and Android devices. Available in various models and technology levels, it includes options like the durable titanium shell and a range of power levels to accommodate different degrees of hearing loss.

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Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
ITC
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Audio Files

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Quiet Office
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Tuned Fitting
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Streaming Music
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Streaming Music
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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.

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)
IP Rating (Solid)
IP Rating (Solid)
Push Button
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume 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
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
  • Siri
Voice Assistant
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes

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
Directionality
Conversation Boost
Directionality
UltraZoom: Premium
Echo Reduction
Echo Reduction
EchoBlock
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 4.0
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Listening Programs
Listening Programs
4
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
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
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
Speech Enhancer
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock

Accessories

Accessory Connectivity
Accessory Connectivity
  • RogerDirect™
Remote Adjustments
Remote Adjustments
  • myPhonak App
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • myPhonak App
  • RemoteControl
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone
  • PartnerMic™
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • myPhonak App
TV Streamer
TV Streamer
  • TV Connector