The Phonak Audéo Infinio Ultra measured 4.4/5 for speech in noise in tuned lab testing versus 3.7/5 for the Oticon Intent, a meaningful margin for anyone who struggles most in restaurants or group conversations.
Oticon Intent vs. Phonak Audéo Infinio Ultra
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Intent vs Phonak Audéo Infinio Ultra. 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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Quick Verdict
AI summarizedSummarized with AI assistance from our human-researched product information, in-lab testing, objective sound measurements, and expert ratings.
The real choice here is speech clarity in noise versus music streaming quality: Infinio Ultra pulls ahead in noisy conversation (4.4/5 vs 3.7/5) and costs about $300 less, while Intent sounds notably better for streamed music (4.0/5 vs 3.3/5) and adds a telecoil.
Intent
Choose the Oticon Intent if you want the stronger music-streaming performance (4.0/5 lab score vs 3.3/5), a telecoil for use with venue induction loops, and a few more adjustment bands (24 vs 20) for your audiologist to fine-tune.
Audéo Infinio Ultra
Choose the Phonak Audéo Infinio Ultra if speech-in-noise performance is your top priority — its 4.4/5 lab score beats Intent's 3.7/5 by a wide margin — and you want to pay roughly $300 less per pair.
What actually separates them
AI summarizedSpeech in noise performance
Lab measuredInfinio Ultra scored 4.4/5 in tuned lab testing versus 3.7/5 for Intent, a real-world-relevant gap for anyone who struggles most in restaurants or group settings.
Music streaming quality
Lab measuredIntent measured 4.0/5 for music streaming against Infinio Ultra's 3.3/5, making it the better pick for wearers who stream music often.
Price
PriceInfinio Ultra runs about $300 less per pair than Intent, a modest but real gap at this price tier.
Adjustment flexibility for fitting
SpecIntent offers 24 adjustment bands versus 20 on Infinio Ultra, giving a fitting audiologist slightly finer control when tuning gain across frequencies.
Product Overview
Intent
Audéo Infinio Ultra
Form Factor
Expert Rating
Score
4.5
Score
4.5
User Rating
3.711 reviews
3.47 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
MildModerateSevere
MildModerateSevere
Product Features
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidTelecoilIP68
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68
Expert Ratings
Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.
Intent
Audéo Infinio Ultra
HearingTracker Score
Intent
4.5EXCELLENT
Oticon Intent is a top-tier flagship with excellent lab-verified speech performance, strong streaming and connectivity, and smart features like 4D sensors and fast charging, though its slightly bulkier fit, simpler button controls, and the still early LE Audio and Auracast rollout may be drawbacks for some users.
Read full reviewAudéo Infinio Ultra
4.5EXCELLENT
Phonak’s Infinio Sphere delivers genuinely standout speech clarity in loud, noisy places thanks to its DEEPSONIC “Sphere mode,” but you’ll trade some discretion and may wrestle with fit or Bluetooth pairing to get that top-tier performance.
Read full reviewHearAdvisor SoundScore
Intent
4.8EXCELLENT
Oticon Intent achieved a SoundScore of 4.8/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #4 of 39 Prescription Hearing Aid devices tested. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 4.19/5.
Audéo Infinio Ultra
4.9EXCELLENT
Phonak Sphere Infinio Ultra achieved a SoundScore of 4.9/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #3 of 39 Prescription Hearing Aid devices tested. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 4.19/5.
Build Quality
Intent
5.0EXCELLENT
Intent offer excellent moisture and dust protection with an ingress rating of IP68. Both the hearing aids and case are well build and ready for daily use.
Audéo Infinio Ultra
5.0EXCELLENT
Phonak Audéo Sphere Ultra have an excellent build quality with a robust, portable charging case and a high ingress rating of IP68.
Battery
Intent
4.2ABOVE AVERAGE
With a battery life of up to 20 hours, longer without streaming, Intent should last you all day. This is an improvement over their previous generation Real which offered up to 16 hours.
Audéo Infinio Ultra
4.6EXCELLENT
Ultra is designed to deliver all-day use, with battery-life figures of up to 56 hours under ideal conditions (i.e., in quiet with no streaming) and about 10-11 hours when Sphere mode is continuously engaged. They take 3 to 4 hours to recharge, and a 30-minute quick charge can provide an additional 6 hours of use.
Bluetooth
Intent
5.0EXCELLENT
I found Intent to offer easy and stable wireless connection. Their audio quality while streaming music, and during hands-free calling, was good and comparable to other prescription hearing aids.
Audéo Infinio Ultra
5.0EXCELLENT
Phonak Infinio Ultra are compatible with both iOS and Android, offering wireless audio streaming and hands-free calls. Pairing is now easier directly from your phone's Bluetooth menu.
App Features
Intent
4.4AVERAGE
I found the Companion app easy to navigate and use. Other prescription hearing aid companies offer more in-depth apps, but there is still plenty of opportunity to customize settings from your mobile device. The HearingFitness component is also a nice feature for those who like to actively track their progress.
Audéo Infinio Ultra
5.0EXCELLENT
I found the MyPhonak Hearing Aid app easy to use with many useful features, including health and fitness tracking.
Comfort
Intent
5.0EXCELLENT
Oticon Intent were extremely comfortable and lightweight in my ears. In general, hearing care providers can make numerous physical changes to prescription hearing aids like Real to improve comfort.
Audéo Infinio Ultra
5.0EXCELLENT
Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio Ultra were extremely comfortable and lightweight in my ears. In general, hearing care providers can make numerous physical changes to prescription hearing aids to improve comfort.
Design
Intent
5.0EXCELLENT
Intent are sleek modern looking prescription hearing aids offering a smaller overall size than their previous generation Real. They also allow you to customize the look of your hearing aids with an array of color options.
Audéo Infinio Ultra
4.1AVERAGE
Phonak's new Audéo Sphere Infinio Ultra model shares the same notably larger size as the original Phonak Infinio Sphere. This is needed for its increased AI processing. While the larger size may be more noticeable, Sphere Ultra remains comfortable, and your provider should have no trouble adjusting the fit to your preference.
Value
Intent
3.4BELOW AVERAGE
Oticon Intent has a value score of 3.4/5 based on lab performance and public display price.
Audéo Infinio Ultra
3.6BELOW AVERAGE
Phonak Sphere Infinio Ultra has a value score of 3.5/5 based on lab performance and public display price.
Handling
Intent
5.0EXCELLENT
Intent are easy to use and adjust either with the multi-function button or Oticon Companion app. I had no issues making adjustments with either.
Audéo Infinio Ultra
4.8EXCELLENT
Infinio Ultra are easy to use and adjust using either the large multi-function button or MyPhonak app. I had no issues making adjustments with either.
Pro Support
Intent
5.0EXCELLENT
Prescription hearing aids like Real are fit by hearing care providers so you should receive quality care. The Oticon Companion app also opens the possibility for remote programming and virtual follow-up appointments.
Audéo Infinio Ultra
5.0EXCELLENT
Prescription hearing aids like Infinio Sphere Ultra are fit by hearing care providers so you should receive quality care. The MyPhonak app also opens the possibility for remote programming and virtual follow-up appointments.
Lab Recordings
Listen to direct output recordings from our acoustic test lab.
Intent
Audéo Infinio Ultra
Busy Cafe
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Intent
Audéo Infinio Ultra
Quiet Office
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Intent
Audéo Infinio Ultra
Streaming Music
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Intent
Audéo Infinio Ultra
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
Compatible accessories for each hearing aid
Intent
Audéo Infinio Ultra
Accessory Connectivity
None
RogerDirect™
As a break-through in hearing technology, Marvel hearing aids feature RogerDirect™ which allows the Roger technology to stream directly to Marvel hearing aids without having to attach an external receiver. This major innovation makes Roger technology easier to use and more attractive for a broader group ranging from mild to profound hearing loss. Roger technology makes use of intelligent and adaptive algorithms that continuously measure and precisely analyze noise levels to keep the Roger signal clearly audible above the background noise.
Battery Charger
Desktop Charger
Direct contact charger with magnets for secure device fitting.
ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio+1
Charger with integrated battery
CROS System
CROS
Oticon CROS sends a wireless signal via Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) from the poorer ear to a receiver on the better ear.
CROS PX
The new Oticon CROS PX is rechargeable and offers TwinLink™ dual streaming technology, which provides access to more sounds in challenging listening environments and handles wireless streaming at the same time.
None
Landline to Streaming
Phone Adapter 2.0
The Oticon Phone Adapter 2.0 enables hearing aid users to connect to their landline phones via the ConnectClip accessory. Wireless, hands-free phone conversations are enabled when the ConnectClip is worn on the body.
None
Power Pack
Intent SmartCharger+1
A hearing aid charger for Oticon Intent hearing aids. Includes a power bank for charging on the go.
None
Remote Adjustments
None
myPhonak App+2
The myPhonak app allows you to access remote support, information about their hearing aids, and a hearing diary. The app also allows you to adjust the volume and pitch of your hearing aids, and change program settings.
Remote Control
Remote Control 3.0
ConnectClip+3
Transmits audio to your hearing aids from a distance, lets you make hands-free phone calls, and adjusts your hearing aid volume and program settings.
Companion App+2
App that lets you adjust the volume, mute your hearing aids, and change listening programs. Includes streaming EQ and remote care.
RemoteControl
The Phonak RemoteControl provides a discreet way to control your Phonak hearing aids.
Remote Microphone
None
Roger Table Mic II+1
Phonak Roger Table Mic II is a microphone dedicated for working adults who participate in various meetings. It selects the person who’s talking and switches automatically between the meeting participants.
PartnerMic™
Discreet remote microphone that helps to boost your partners voice in one-to-one conversations in noise.
TV Streamer
TV Adapter 3.0
Streams TV audio directly to your hearing aids at the volume you choose with an effective range of up to 45 feet.
Roger Select™+4
Phonak Roger Select is a microphone specifically designed to help boost your hearing performance and keep you at the heart of the conversation.
TV Connector
The Phonak TV Connector is a wireless accessory that streams audio directly from your TV or stereo system to your Phonak hearing aids, transforming them into wireless stereo headsets. Enjoy high-quality sound, independent volume control, and a long transmission range of up to 15 meters.
Roger On+1
Phonak Roger On is an advanced remote mic accessory developed by Phonak. It is designed to improve speech understanding in noisy environments, over distance, and when many people are speaking simultaneously. Equipped with MultiBeam 2.0 Technology, it provides a boost in understanding by capturing voices from all directions. The Roger On can connect to a variety of multimedia devices and is fully compatible with almost all hearing aids and cochlear implants that have a T-coil or a Roger receiver.
Hardware
Intent
Audéo Infinio Ultra
Accelerometer
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Auracast™ Ready
Gyroscope
Yes
No
Hands-Free Calling
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating
IP68
IP68
Push Button
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Call accept/reject
- Tinnitus volume
- Airplane Mode
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Audio Stream Mix
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
- Accept/end calls
- Voice assistant
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
- Tinnitus program
Telecoil
Yes
No
Voice Assistant
No
- Siri
Volume Rocker
No
Yes
Software Features
Intent
Audéo Infinio Ultra
Adjustment Bands
24
20
Adjustment Synchronization
No
QuickSync
AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 12 dB / 6 dB
No
Audio Stream Mixer
No
Environmental Balance
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
No
Directionality
No
StereoZoom 2.0UltraZoomPremium
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Real Ear Sound
Environmental Adaptation
No
AutoSense OS: 6.0
Extended bandwidth
Yes
No
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
No
Feedback Suppression
Feedback ShieldMoreSound Optimizer™
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
SoundRecover2
Handling noise reduction
Wind & Handling StabilizerAlso covers Wind Noise Reduction
No
Listening Programs
4
4
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
No
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
No
AOV
Phone in Stereo
No
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
No
User Preference Tuning
Processing Channels
64
No
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster
No
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sound™: 4 estimators
No
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Balancer: 100%
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
Streaming Bass Boost
Power bass
No
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SuddenSound Stabilizer: 6 Configurations
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Balance
Unique Amplification Strategy
Environment classifier5 configurationsMoreSound Amplifier 3.0MoreSound Intelligence 3.0Level 1Sound Enhancer3 configurations
Motion Sensor HearingSpeech Enhancer
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind & Handling StabilizerAlso covers Handling noise reduction
WindBlock
Bottom Line
AI summarizedThe Verdict
If your hardest listening situations are restaurants, meetings, or parties, the Infinio Ultra's lab-measured edge in speech-in-noise (4.4/5 vs 3.7/5) combined with its roughly $300 lower price makes it the more defensible buy for most people chasing clarity in noise.
The Intent counters with better music streaming and a telecoil, so it's the stronger pick if you stream music often or rely on induction loop systems in public venues.
Which is right for you?
Both are current flagship-tier devices with strong professional support and comfort scores well above the site-wide average, so you're not choosing between a good option and a bad one — you're choosing which listening priority matters more to your daily life.
What to ask at your fitting
AI summarizedAsk about real-ear measurement tuning
Both devices improved substantially after professional tuning in lab testing (Intent to 4.9/5, Infinio Ultra to 5.2/5), so confirm your provider performs REM rather than relying on first-fit defaults.
Demo speech-in-noise vs. music streaming
Bring a real conversation-in-noise scenario and a favorite playlist to your fitting appointment, since Infinio Ultra leads on the former and Intent on the latter.
Discuss telecoil needs if you use loop systems
Intent includes a telecoil that Infinio Ultra's feature list does not list, which matters if you regularly rely on venue induction loops.