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Lucid Hearing Tala vs. Starkey Evolv AI

Check out our comparison of the Lucid Hearing Tala vs Starkey Evolv AI. 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 Starkey Evolv AI is a sophisticated hearing aid that combines advanced hearing technology with wellness tracking features. Available in various styles and technology levels, it offers automatic adjustments, motion sensors for fall detection, and seamless connectivity with both iOS and Android devices, making it ideal for tech-savvy users looking for comprehensive hearing and health support.

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Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Scoring

Build Quality
3.5Below average
Build Quality
4.6Above average
Battery
3.1Below average
Battery
4.4Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
3.8Below average
App Features
4.5Above average
Comfort
4.0Below average
Comfort
4.7Above average
Design
3.9Below average
Design
4.7Above average
Value
3.8Above average
Value
3.1Below average
Handling
5.0Above average
Handling
4.5Above average
SoundScore
4.6Above average
SoundScore
4.1Above average
Pro Support
2.0Below average
Pro Support
5.0Above average

Audio Files

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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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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.

Accessories

3.5mm Line to Streaming
3.5mm Line to Streaming
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +
  • StarLink TV Streamer
Battery Charger
Battery Charger
  • Charger
  • Mini Turbo Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
Bluetooth Streamer
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +
FM to Digital Streaming
FM to Digital Streaming
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +
Heart Rate Monitoring
Heart Rate Monitoring
  • Thrive App
Remote Adjustments
Remote Adjustments
  • Thrive App
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • Remote
  • Thrive App
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +
  • StarLink Mini Remote Microphone
  • StarLink Table Microphone
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • Thrive App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +
TV Streamer
TV Streamer
  • StarLink TV Streamer
Telecoil Streamer
Telecoil Streamer
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +

Software

Directionality
Precision Directional Listening System (PDL™)
Directionality
  • 24
E2E Directionality
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Adaptation
Environment Manager
Fall Detection
Fall Detection
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Control
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
Machine Learning
Machine Learning
Machine Learning
Machine Noise Reduction
Machine Noise Reduction
E2E Machine Noise Adaptation: 4 options
Phone in Stereo
Phone in Stereo
E2E Phone Streaming
Processing Channels
Processing Channels
Sound Imaging: 24
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on audio preference selections
  • Tuned by user directly
Self-fitting
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Noise Control: 4 levels
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Multiflex Tinnitus Pro
Unique Amplification Strategy
Unique Amplification Strategy
Edge Mode: Maximum
  • 24
Voice AI
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
E2E Wind Noise Management: 4 options

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
2
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
2
IP Rating (Solid)
5
Push Button
Push Button
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Play/Pause
  • Voice assistant
Telecoil
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Volume Rocker
Yes