Oticon Intent vs. Phonak Audéo Infinio
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Intent 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 Oticon Intent is a state-of-the-art hearing aid launched in February 2024, featuring advanced Deep Neural Network (DNN 2.0) technology for enhanced speech clarity in noisy environments and 4D sensor technology for adaptive sound settings. It offers improved connectivity with Bluetooth LE and Auracast-ready technology, faster rechargeability, and a compact design, making it suitable for a wide range of hearing loss levels.
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
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Battery
4.2Above average
Battery
4.6Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
4.4Above average
App Features
5.0Above average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
5.0Above average
Design
4.1Below average
Value
3.4Below average
Value
3.5Average
Handling
5.0Above average
Handling
4.8Above average
SoundScore
4.7Above average
SoundScore
4.6Above average
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Busy Café
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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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
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Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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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
Accessory Connectivity
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Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Battery Charger
- Desktop Charger
- Intent SmartCharger
Battery Charger
- ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
—
CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
CROS System
—
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
- Roger Select™
Power Pack
- Intent SmartCharger
Power Pack
- ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Control
- Companion App
- ConnectClip
- Remote Control 3.0
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
- Roger Select™
- Roger Table Mic II
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
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Remote Microphone (Mesh)
- Roger Table Mic II
Smartphone App
- Companion App
Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone Streamer
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Smartphone Streamer
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Roger Select™
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
- TV Connector
- Roger On
- Roger Select™
Software
AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 12 dB / 6 dB
AI Noise Removal
Spheric Speech Clarity
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Better Ear Focus
—
Directionality
—
Directionality
SpeechSensor
StereoZoom 2.0
UltraZoom: Premium
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 6.0
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Extended bandwidth
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Handling noise reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Handling noise reduction
—
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
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
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
—
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster
Soft Speech Boost
—
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sound™: 4 estimators
Spatial Awareness
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Balancer: 100%
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
Streaming Bass Boost
Power bass
Streaming Bass Boost
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Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SuddenSound Stabilizer: 6 Configurations
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Unique Amplification Strategy
Environment classifier: 5 configurations
MoreSound Amplifier 3.0
MoreSound Intelligence 3.0: Level 1
Sound Enhancer: 3 configurations
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor Hearing
Speech Enhancer
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Hardware
Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Auracast™ Ready
Gyroscope
Yes
Gyroscope
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Call accept/reject
- Tinnitus volume
- Airplane Mode
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 Options
- Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Voice assistant
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
- Tinnitus program
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
—
Voice Assistant
—
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
- Siri
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
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