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Lucid Hearing Tala vs. Phonak Virto Infinio

Check out our comparison of the Lucid Hearing Tala vs Phonak Virto Infinio. 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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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 Virto Infinio is a custom in-ear hearing aid line featuring advanced sound processing technology powered by Phonak's ERA chip, designed to enhance sound quality, connectivity, and personalization. Available in multiple form factors, these hearing aids offer a discreet and customizable solution for individuals with mild to severe hearing loss.

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Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
CIC
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Scoring

Build Quality
3.5Below average
Build Quality
Battery
3.1Below average
Battery
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
App Features
3.8Below average
App Features
Comfort
4.0Below average
Comfort
Design
3.9Below average
Design
Value
3.8Above average
Value
Handling
5.0Above average
Handling
SoundScore
4.6Above average
SoundScore
Pro Support
2.0Below average
Pro Support

Audio Files

Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
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Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
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
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-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

Accessory Connectivity
Accessory Connectivity
Remote Adjustments
Remote Adjustments
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • MiniControl
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone
Smartphone App
Smartphone App

Software

Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
Adjustment Synchronization
Audio Stream Mixer
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Automatic Phone Program
Automatic Phone Program
EasyPhone
Directionality
Precision Directional Listening System (PDL™)
Directionality
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
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
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Unique Amplification Strategy
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Enhancer
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
10
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
IP Rating (Liquid)
2
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Solid)
2
IP Rating (Solid)
Push Button
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Tap Controls
Tap Controls
Telecoil
Telecoil
Yes
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant