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Audicus Omni 2 vs. Starkey Genesis AI
Check out our comparison of the Audicus Omni 2 vs Starkey Genesis AI. 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 Audicus Omni 2 is a high-quality over-the-counter hearing aid designed for individuals with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. It boasts modern features such as rechargeability, hands-free calling, graphic EQ control, and remote hearing aid adjustments, offering superior sound performance at a higher price point.
Product Description
The Starkey Genesis AI Hearing Aid, launched in February 2023, is a flagship device featuring industry-leading rechargeable battery life, advanced AI-driven sound processing, and a redesigned ergonomic shape. It offers extensive features such as health and fitness tracking, fall detection, and compatibility with both iOS and Android devices for audio streaming and hands-free calling.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
3.5
11 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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
—
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Gyroscope
—
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
—
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
15.3
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Audio Stream Mix
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Accessory volume
- Tinnitus volume
- Edge Mode+
- Manual Alert
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Voice assistant
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Play/Pause
- Voice assistant
- Edge Mode+
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Software
AI Noise Removal
—
AI Noise Removal
- Personalization
- User Control
- App Control
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
DuoLink
Adjustment Synchronization
Ear-to-Ear Technology
Automatic Phone Program
—
Automatic Phone Program
Autocoil and Autophone
Directionality
Auto Target
AutoFocus
Directionality
- Adaptive
- Dynamic
- Directional
Ear Simulation
Pinna Effect
Ear Simulation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Manager
Expansion
—
Expansion
4 levels
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Fall Detection
—
Fall Detection
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
Feedback manager
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
Frequency compression 2
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
4
Machine Learning
—
Machine Learning
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
—
Machine Noise Reduction
E2E Machine Noise Adaptation: Up to 22 dB
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
Yes
Noise Reduction
Dynamic Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
Speech in Loud Noise Reduction
Speech in Noise Reduction: Up to 22 dB
Phone in Stereo
Binaural Phone
Phone in Stereo
E2E Phone Streaming
Power On Delay
—
Power On Delay
Yes
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
64
Soft Speech Boost
Soft speech lift
Soft Speech Boost
—
Spatial Awareness
Yes
Spatial Awareness
—
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Pulse Protect
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Reduction: Up to 15 dB
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus masker
Tinnitus Relief
Multiflex Tinnitus Pro
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Intensifier
Unique Amplification Strategy
- Consonant Enhancement
- Voice AI
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind control
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Reduction: Up to 35 dB
Accessories
3.5mm Line to Streaming
—
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
- StarLink TV Streamer
Battery Charger
- Battery Charger
Battery Charger
- StarLink Charger
- StarLink Premium Mini Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
CROS System
—
CROS System
- CROS
FM to Digital Streaming
—
FM to Digital Streaming
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
Remote Adjustments
- Hearing Remote App
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- Hearing Remote App
Remote Control
- Remote
Remote Microphone
- Partner Mic
Remote Microphone
- StarLink Mini Remote Microphone
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
- StarLink Table Microphone
Smartphone App
- Hearing Remote App
Smartphone App
- My Starkey
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
TV Streamer
- TV Connector
TV Streamer
- StarLink TV Streamer
Telecoil Streamer
—
Telecoil Streamer
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
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