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Oticon Zircon vs. Starkey Genesis AI
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Zircon vs Starkey Genesis 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 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.
Product Description
The Starkey Genesis AI Hearing Aid, launched in February 2023, is a flagship device featuring industry-leading rechargeable battery life, advanced AI-driven sound processing, and a redesigned ergonomic shape. It offers extensive features such as health and fitness tracking, fall detection, and compatibility with both iOS and Android devices for audio streaming and hands-free calling.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
2.7
7 reviews
User Rating
3.5
11 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
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
Accelerometer
—
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Gyroscope
—
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Accessory required (Android)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
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
Lowest iOS Version
15.3
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
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
- Remote Microphone +
- TV
Battery Charger
- Oticon charger
- SmartCharger
Battery Charger
- StarLink Charger
- StarLink Premium Mini Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
- Remote Microphone +
CROS System
- CROS PX
CROS System
- CROS
FM to Digital Streaming
—
FM to Digital Streaming
- Remote Microphone +
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
—
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- Remote Control 3.0
- ConnectClip
- Companion App
Remote Control
- Remote
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
- Mini Remote Microphone
- Remote Microphone +
- Table Microphone
Smartphone App
- On App
- Companion App
Smartphone App
- My Starkey
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Remote Microphone +
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
- TV
Telecoil Streamer
—
Telecoil Streamer
- Remote Microphone +
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