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MDHearingAid Neo XS vs. Starkey Genesis AI

Check out our comparison of the MDHearingAid Neo XS 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.

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Summary

Product Description

Neo XS is an instant-fit in-ear OTC hearing aid that offers improvements in MDHearing's product line in terms of rechargeable battery life, audio processing, and size. However, our lab testing found its performance underwhelming.

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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.

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Form Factor
CIC
Form Factor
RITE
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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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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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

Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
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)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
15.3
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
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

Software

AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Removal
  • Personalization
  • User Control
  • App Control
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
Adjustment Synchronization
Ear-to-Ear Technology
Automatic Phone Program
Automatic Phone Program
Autocoil and Autophone
Directionality
Directionality
  • Adaptive
  • Dynamic
  • Directional
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Manager
Expansion
Expansion
4 levels
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Fall Detection
Fall Detection
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Listening Programs
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
New User Adaptation
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
Speech in Loud Noise Reduction
Speech in Noise Reduction: Up to 22 dB
Phone in Stereo
Phone in Stereo
E2E Phone Streaming
Power On Delay
Power On Delay
Yes
Processing Channels
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
Multiflex Tinnitus Pro
Unique Amplification Strategy
Unique Amplification Strategy
  • Consonant Enhancement
  • Voice AI
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Reduction: Up to 35 dB

Accessories

3.5mm Line to Streaming
3.5mm Line to Streaming
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +
  • StarLink TV Streamer
Battery Charger
Battery Charger
  • StarLink Charger
  • StarLink Premium Mini Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
Bluetooth Streamer
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +
CROS System
CROS System
  • CROS
FM to Digital Streaming
FM to Digital Streaming
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • Remote
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone
  • StarLink Mini Remote Microphone
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +
  • StarLink Table Microphone
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • My Starkey
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 +