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Oticon Zircon vs. Starkey Edge AI

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

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Summary

Product Description

The Oticon Zircon is a cost-effective hearing aid that integrates Oticon's advanced Polaris™ chip platform, designed to provide quality sound processing and essential features such as hands-free calling, audio streaming, and tinnitus support. Available in two technology levels and multiple styles, the Zircon offers flexibility for various hearing needs and comes with both rechargeable and standard battery options, making it a versatile choice for users seeking modern hearing aid technology at a lower price point.

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Product Description

Edge AI is equipped with Starkey's all-new G2 Neuro Processor with an integrated neural processing unit that classifies complex soundscapes, enhances speech, and reduces noise in real-time using advanced AI.

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Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Hardware

Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Gyroscope
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8+
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Made For iPhone
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute 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
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes

Software

AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Removal
  • Personalization
  • User Control
  • App Control
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands: 14
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
Feedback Shield
SuperShield
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
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
Noise Reduction
Up to 22 dB
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: 48
Processing Channels
64
Spatial Noise Cancellation
OpenSound Navigator™: On
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: On/Off
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Reduction: Up to 15 dB
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
Multiflex Tinnitus Pro
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™
Unique Amplification Strategy
  • Consonant Enhancement
  • Voice AI
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
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
  • Oticon charger
  • SmartCharger
Battery Charger
  • StarLink Charger 2.0
  • StarLink Premium Charger 2.0
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +
CROS System
  • CROS PX
CROS System
FM to Digital Streaming
FM to Digital Streaming
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +
Landline to Streaming
  • Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
Power Pack
Power Pack
  • StarLink Premium Charger 2.0
Remote Adjustments
  • Companion App
Remote Adjustments
Remote Control
  • Remote Control 3.0
  • ConnectClip
  • Companion App
Remote Control
  • StarLink Remote Control 2.0
Remote Microphone
  • ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
  • StarLink Mini Remote Microphone
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +
  • StarLink Table Microphone
Smartphone App
  • On App
  • Companion App
Smartphone 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 +