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Oticon Ruby vs Starkey Halo iQ

Check out our comparison of the Oticon Ruby vs Starkey Halo iQ. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.

Oticon Ruby
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Model
  • Oticon Ruby BTE
  • Oticon Ruby BTE PP
  • Oticon Ruby miniRITE
  • Oticon Ruby miniRITE-R
  • Oticon Ruby miniRITE-T
Level
  • Oticon Ruby 1
  • Oticon Ruby 2
Oticon Ruby
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Starkey Halo iQ
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Model
  • Starkey Halo iQ RIC 13
  • Starkey Halo iQ RIC 312
Level
  • Starkey Halo iQ i2400
  • Starkey Halo iQ i2000
  • Starkey Halo iQ i1600
Starkey Halo iQ
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Product Overview

Form Factor
RITE
RITE
User Rating
4.0
7 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
  • Profound
Product Family
5 models
2 models
Retail Price
$3,882
$7,499

Hardware Features

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
13
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Accessory required
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Lowest iOS Version
9
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Push Button Options
  • Program control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
Yes
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Water Resistant Coating
Yes
Yes

Software Features

Adjustment Bands
10
24
Adjustment Synchronization
Yes
Directionality
Multiband Adaptive Directionality LX
Multiple Directionality Options
Acuity E2E Directionality: 24
Acuity Immersion Directionality
Feedback Suppression
Feedback shield LX
SuperShield
WhistleFree Feedback Cancellation
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™ LX
Speech Shift
Machine Noise Reduction
E2E Machine Noise Adaptation: 4 options
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction LX
  • 4 options
Acuity Voice: 4 options
Processing Channels
48
24
Streaming Bass Boost
Bass Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: On/Off
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Multiflex Tinnitus Technology
Unique Amplification Strategy
Single Compression LX
Acuity Speech Optimization: Maximum
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
E2E Wind Noise Management: 4 options

Accessories

Battery Charger
  • Oticon charger
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
CROS System
  • CROS
  • CROS PX
Landline to Streaming
  • Phone Adapter 2.0
Remote Adjustments
  • Companion App
Remote Control
  • Remote Control 3.0
  • ConnectClip
  • Companion App
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
Smartphone App
  • On App
  • Companion App
  • TruLink Hearing Control App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • ConnectClip
Smartwatch App
  • TruLink® Hearing Control App
TV Streamer
  • TV Adapter 3.0