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BeHear Smarto vs. Phonak Virto Paradise

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

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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 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
Handheld
Form Factor
ITC
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)
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
Telecoil
Telecoil
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
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
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

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