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Philips HearLink vs. Phonak Virto Infinio
Check out our comparison of the Philips HearLink vs Phonak Virto Infinio. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
The Philips HearLink 9040 hearing aids, available exclusively at Costco for $1,499.99 per pair, feature advanced AI speech enhancement technology from Demant. These hearing aids offer hands-free calling, Bluetooth streaming for iPhone and Android, and come in rechargeable and battery-powered variants, making them suitable for a range of hearing losses from mild to severe-to-profound.
Product Description
Read real consumer reviews for the Phonak Virto Infinio and compare models like the Phonak Virto Infinio R, Phonak Virto Infinio 10 NW O, and Phonak Virto Infinio Titanium.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
ITC
User Rating
2.8
19 reviews
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
- Profound
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Auracast™ Ready
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
- 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
14.0
Made For iPhone
—
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Voice assistant
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
—
Voice Assistant
—
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
- Siri
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Software
AI Noise Removal
Noise Reduction Mode: 4 options
Speech Clarifier: 3 options
AI Noise Removal
—
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Automatic Phone Program
—
Automatic Phone Program
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Directionality
SpeechSensor
StereoZoom 2.0
UltraZoom: Premium
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Ear Simulation
—
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 6.0
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Extended bandwidth
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
—
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Phone in Stereo
—
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
—
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Binaural Noise Management
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor Hearing
Speech Enhancer
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Accessories
Accessory Connectivity
—
Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Battery Charger
- Standard Charger
- Charger Plus
Battery Charger
—
CROS System
- CROS MNR T R
CROS System
—
Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- HearLink 2 app
- Remote Control
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
Remote Microphone
- PartnerMic™
Smartphone App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- AudioClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter
TV Streamer
- TV Connector
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