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Audien Hearing Atom vs. Phonak Virto Paradise

Check out our comparison of the Audien Hearing Atom 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.

Summary

Product Description

The Audien Atom is an over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid designed for individuals with mild hearing loss, featuring manual volume adjustment and rechargeability with up to 20 hours of battery life. Priced at $99 per pair, it lacks advanced features such as moisture resistance, wireless connectivity, and noise reduction, making it a basic, low-cost option for minimal hearing enhancement in quiet 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
Instant-Fit Canal
Form Factor
ITC
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Scoring

Build Quality
3.2Below average
Build Quality
Battery
2.8Below average
Battery
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
App Features
App Features
Comfort
3.0Below average
Comfort
Design
2.5Below average
Design
Value
4.2Above average
Value
Handling
2.5Below average
Handling
SoundScore
2.6Below 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
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
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

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

Software

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
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
Yes
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Phone in Stereo
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on audio preference selections
Self-fitting
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
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Enhancer
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Hands-Free Calling
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Solid)
IP Rating (Solid)
Power Switch
Yes
Power Switch
Push Button
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Telecoil
Telecoil
Volume Rocker
Volume Rocker
Yes