hear.com Horizon AX vs. Starkey Genesis AI
Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon AX vs Starkey Genesis AI. 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 Hear.com Horizon AX hearing aids feature advanced Signia Augmented Xperience (AX) technology, offering dual processors for improved speech and noise separation, and unique features like Speech Focus, Panorama Effect, and Relax Mode. Available in two rechargeable behind-the-ear styles, these hearing aids support audio streaming from both iOS and Android devices, and provide up to 28 hours of wear time on a single charge.
Product Description
The Starkey Genesis AI Hearing Aid, launched in February 2023, is a flagship device featuring industry-leading rechargeable battery life, advanced AI-driven sound processing, and a redesigned ergonomic shape. It offers extensive features such as health and fitness tracking, fall detection, and compatibility with both iOS and Android devices for audio streaming and hands-free calling.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
4.2
13 reviews
User Rating
3.5
11 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
—
Build Quality
4.8Above average
Battery
—
Battery
4.6Above average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
—
App Features
4.6Above average
Comfort
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
—
Design
5.0Above average
Value
—
Value
3.0Below average
Handling
—
Handling
4.7Above average
SoundScore
—
SoundScore
3.5Above average
Pro Support
—
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
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Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
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
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
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—
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
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
3.5mm Line to Streaming
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3.5mm Line to Streaming
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
- StarLink TV Streamer
Battery Charger
- Charger with Qi-Charger Pad
Battery Charger
- StarLink Charger
- StarLink Premium Mini Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- StreamLine Mic
Bluetooth Streamer
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
CROS System
—
CROS System
- CROS
FM to Digital Streaming
—
FM to Digital Streaming
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
—
Remote Adjustments
- Horizon App
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- Horizon App
- miniPocket
Remote Control
- Remote
Remote Microphone
- StreamLine Mic
Remote Microphone
- StarLink Mini Remote Microphone
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
- StarLink Table Microphone
Smartphone App
- Horizon App
Smartphone App
- My Starkey
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StreamLine Mic
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
TV Streamer
- StreamLine TV
TV Streamer
- StarLink TV Streamer
Telecoil Streamer
—
Telecoil Streamer
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
Software
AI Noise Removal
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AI Noise Removal
- Personalization
- User Control
- App Control
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
Ear-to-Ear Technology
Automatic Phone Program
TwinPhone
Automatic Phone Program
Autocoil and Autophone
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Yes
Spatial SpeechFocus
Directionality
- Adaptive
- Dynamic
- Directional
Echo Reduction
EchoShield
Echo Reduction
—
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Manager
Expansion
—
Expansion
4 levels
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Fall Detection
—
Fall Detection
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Compression
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
4
Machine Learning
—
Machine Learning
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
—
Machine Noise Reduction
E2E Machine Noise Adaptation: Up to 22 dB
New User Adaptation
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New User Adaptation
Yes
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Speech and noise management: 7
Noise Reduction
Speech in Loud Noise Reduction
Speech in Noise Reduction: Up to 22 dB
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™
Own Voice Comfort
—
Phone in Stereo
—
Phone in Stereo
E2E Phone Streaming
Power On Delay
—
Power On Delay
Yes
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
64
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Reduction: Up to 15 dB
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Multiflex Tinnitus Pro
Unique Amplification Strategy
Augmented Focus™
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 2.0
Sound Clarity: 5/5
Speech Quality: 5/5
Unique Amplification Strategy
- Consonant Enhancement
- Voice AI
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Reduction: Up to 35 dB
Hardware
Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Gyroscope
—
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
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Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Accessory volume
- Tinnitus volume
- Edge Mode+
- Manual Alert
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Play/Pause
- Voice assistant
- Edge Mode+
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
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