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BeHear Smarto vs. Phonak Bolero M

Check out our comparison of the BeHear Smarto vs Phonak Bolero M. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.

From$189a pair
From$2,999a pair

Summary

Product Description

The BeHear SMARTO Personal Hearing Amplifier is a rechargeable, handheld or body-worn device designed to enhance audibility in live conversations, phone calls, and streamed audio. Priced at $190, it features advanced technologies like noise reduction, directional microphones, and tinnitus sound therapies, and can be paired with smartphones via Bluetooth for additional functionality.

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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.

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Form Factor
Handheld
Form Factor
BTE-F
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • aptX
  • aptX-LL
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating (Liquid)
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
Telecoil
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes

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
EasyPhone
Directionality
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
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on audio preference selections
Self-fitting
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Noise Cancellation
SNR-Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock

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™
  • TV Connector
  • Roger On