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Elehear Beyond vs. Phonak Bolero M
Check out our comparison of the Elehear Beyond vs Phonak Bolero M. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
Offering good background noise handling, competitive wireless audio, and a solid app, Elehear Beyond is the best value hearing aid I've ever tested.
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.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
BTE-F
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
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
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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
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—
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
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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
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
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)
5
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Volume Control
- Power on/off
- Streaming start/stop
- Call accept/reject
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Software
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Cancellation
AI Noise Removal
—
Adjustment Bands
16
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Automatic Phone Program
—
Automatic Phone Program
EasyPhone
Directionality
Dual mic
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
Deep Neural Network Hybrid Feedback Cancellation
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Listening Programs
5
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
Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
—
Preference Adaptation
—
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
SNR-Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Yes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Accessories
3.5mm Line to Streaming
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3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Roger EasyPen
Accessory Connectivity
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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
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Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Roger Select™
TV Streamer
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TV Streamer
- Roger Select™
- Roger On
- TV Connector