Elehear Beyond vs. ReSound Vivia
Check out our comparison of the Elehear Beyond vs ReSound Vivia. 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 ReSound Vivia is a cutting-edge, AI-driven hearing aid featuring a Deep Neural Network (DNN) trained on 25 years' worth of conversations to enhance speech clarity in noise. Designed as the world’s smallest microRIE hearing aid, it offers up to 30 hours of battery life, Bluetooth LE Audio with Auracast, and the Intelligent Focus feature, which prioritizes speech based on the user's line of sight for a more natural listening experience.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
4.5
2 reviews
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
4.3Above average
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Battery
4.2Above average
Battery
4.6Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
4.5Above average
App Features
4.5Above average
Comfort
4.0Below average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
3.8Below average
Design
5.0Above average
Value
4.7Above average
Value
3.1Below average
Handling
4.5Above average
Handling
4.5Above average
SoundScore
4.3Above average
SoundScore
3.9Above average
Pro Support
3.0Above average
Pro Support
5.0Above average
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.
Accessories
3.5mm Line to Streaming
—
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Multi Mic
Battery Charger
—
Battery Charger
- Premium Charger
- Standard Charger
- Desktop Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- Unite Phone Clip+
FM to Digital Streaming
—
FM to Digital Streaming
- Multi Mic
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- Unite Phone Clip+
- Unite Remote Control 2
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone
- Micro Mic
- Multi Mic
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Unite Phone Clip+
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- Unite TV Streamer 2
- ReSound TV Streamer+
Telecoil Streamer
—
Telecoil Streamer
- Multi Mic
Software
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Cancellation
AI Noise Removal
—
Adjustment Bands
16
Adjustment Bands
14
Directionality
Dual mic
Directionality
All Access Directionality
Binaural beamforming
Front Focus
Synchronized SoftSwitching™
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Optimizer
Expansion
—
Expansion
3 settings
Feedback Suppression
Deep Neural Network Hybrid Feedback Cancellation
Feedback Suppression
DFS Ultra III
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
Sound Shaper
Listening Programs
5
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: 4 settings
Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
—
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Impulse Noise Reduction: 3 settings
Tinnitus Relief
Yes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: 3 settings
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Accessory required (Android)
IP Rating (Liquid)
5
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Mic + Speaker In Ear
—
Mic + Speaker In Ear
Yes
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
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
—
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
—
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