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Oticon Xceed vs. Starkey Evolv AI
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Xceed 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.
Summary
Product Description
The Oticon Xceed is a powerful behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid designed for individuals with severe-to-profound hearing loss, offering up to 146 dB SPL and 87 dB full-on gain. Powered by the Velox S platform with BrainHearing technology, it features OpenSound Navigator for improved speech clarity, iPhone streaming capabilities, and is available in two styles and three technology levels, starting at around $5,000 per pair.
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.
Form Factor
BTE-SP
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
4.0
10 reviews
User Rating
4.2
13 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Moderate
- Severe
- Profound
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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Busy Café
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
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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
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Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Accessory required
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
13
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Accessory required
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
5
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
11
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Push Button
—
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Play/Pause
- Voice assistant
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Software
Adaptive Adjustments
Yes
Adaptive Adjustments
—
Adjustment Bands
14
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Coordination
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Automatic Phone Program
—
Better Ear Focus
Binaural Noise Management
Better Ear Focus
—
Directionality
Multiple Directionality Options
Directionality
- 24
E2E Directionality
Ear Simulation
Pinna Omni
Ear Simulation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Environment Manager
Expansion
Yes
Expansion
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Fall Detection
—
Fall Detection
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
Feedback shield LX
OpenSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Control
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™ LX
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
—
Machine Learning
—
Machine Learning
Machine Learning
Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
E2E Machine Noise Adaptation: 4 options
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
—
Noise Reduction
Maximum noise removal: 9 dB
Noise Reduction
—
Occlusion Reduction
Yes
Occlusion Reduction
—
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
—
Phone in Stereo
—
Phone in Stereo
E2E Phone Streaming
Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
—
Preference Adaptation
YouMatic™ LX: 3 configurations
Preference Adaptation
—
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
Sound Imaging: 24
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster LX
Soft Speech Boost
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Balancing power effect: 100%
OpenSound Navigator™: Level 1
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Noise Control: 4 levels
Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo streaming (2.4 GHz)
Stereo Audio Streaming
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Bass Boost
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: 4 configurations
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
Multiflex Tinnitus Pro
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™ LX: Level 1
Unique Amplification Strategy
Edge Mode: Maximum
- 24
Voice AI
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
E2E Wind Noise Management: 4 options
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
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
CROS System
—
FM to Digital Streaming
—
FM to Digital Streaming
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
Heart Rate Monitoring
—
Heart Rate Monitoring
- Thrive App
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
—
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Adjustments
- Thrive App
Remote Control
- Remote Control 3.0
- ConnectClip
- Companion App
Remote Control
- Remote
- Thrive App
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
- StarLink Mini Remote Microphone
- StarLink Table Microphone
Smartphone App
- On App
- Companion App
Smartphone App
- Thrive App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
- StarLink TV Streamer
Telecoil Streamer
—
Telecoil Streamer
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
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