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Lucid Hearing Tala vs. Phonak Bolero M

Check out our comparison of the Lucid Hearing Tala 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.

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From$1,299a pair
From$2,999a pair

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.

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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.

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Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
BTE-F
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Audio Files

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Streaming Music
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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
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating (Liquid)
2
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
2
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
12.0
Made For iPhone
Push Button
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

Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Audio Stream Mixer
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Automatic Phone Program
Automatic Phone Program
EasyPhone
Directionality
Precision Directional Listening System (PDL™)
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
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Listening Programs
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
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
SNR-Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock

Accessories

3.5mm Line to Streaming
3.5mm Line to Streaming
  • Roger EasyPen
Accessory Connectivity
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
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • Roger Select™
TV Streamer
TV Streamer
  • Roger Select™
  • Roger On
  • TV Connector