Lucid Hearing Tala vs. Phonak Audéo Infinio
Check out our comparison of the Lucid Hearing Tala vs Phonak Audéo Infinio. 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 Lucid Tala is a new over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid priced at $1,299.99 per pair, designed to enhance speech clarity and offer wireless streaming for both iOS and Android devices. While it features customizable sound settings through the Lucid Hearing app and boasts a 16-hour battery life, it lacks ear-level controls and has subpar Bluetooth audio quality, making it a mixed bag for users.
Product Description
Phonak’s Infinio Sphere, launched in August 2024, introduces the AI-driven DEEPSONIC chip, designed to enhance speech clarity in noisy environments. My hands-on testing left me impressed with the Sphere's performance, especially in background noise.
Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
3.8
4 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
3.5Below average
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Battery
3.1Below average
Battery
4.6Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
3.8Below average
App Features
5.0Above average
Comfort
4.0Below average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
3.9Below average
Design
4.1Below average
Value
3.7Above average
Value
3.4Below average
Handling
5.0Above average
Handling
4.8Above average
SoundScore
4.6Above average
SoundScore
4.6Above average
Pro Support
2.0Below 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
Accessory Connectivity
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Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Battery Charger
—
Battery Charger
- ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio
CROS System
—
CROS System
—
Landline to Streaming
—
Landline to Streaming
- Roger Select™
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Microphone
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Remote Microphone
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
- Roger Select™
- Roger Table Mic II
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
—
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
- 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
- TV Connector
- Roger On
- Roger Select™
Software
AI Noise Removal
—
AI Noise Removal
Spheric Speech Clarity
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Directionality
Precision Directional Listening System (PDL™)
Directionality
SpeechSensor
StereoZoom 2.0
UltraZoom: Premium
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 6.0
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
- Tuned by user directly
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
Motion Sensor Hearing
Speech Enhancer
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Hardware
Accelerometer
—
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Auracast™ Ready
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
2
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
2
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
—
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Audio Stream Mix
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Voice assistant
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
- Tinnitus program
Voice Assistant
—
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
- Siri
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
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