Philips HearLink vs. Starkey Edge AI
Check out our comparison of the Philips HearLink vs Starkey Edge AI. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Philips HearLink
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Summary
Product Description
The new Philips HearLink hearing aids from Costco are available at multiple price points and in a few different models. Should you buy them?
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.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
2.8
19 reviews
User Rating
5.0
4 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
—
Build Quality
4.8Above average
Battery
—
Battery
4.6Above average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
—
App Features
4.6Above average
Comfort
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
—
Design
5.0Above average
Value
—
Value
3.2Below average
Handling
—
Handling
4.7Above average
SoundScore
—
SoundScore
4.0Above average
Pro Support
—
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
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Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
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—
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
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—
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
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.
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Standard Charger
- Charger Plus
Battery Charger
- StarLink Charger 2.0
- StarLink Premium Charger 2.0
Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
Bluetooth Streamer
—
CROS System
- CROS MNR T R
CROS System
—
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- StarLink Premium Charger 2.0
Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- HearLink 2 app
- Remote Control
Remote Control
- StarLink Remote Control 2.0
Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
Remote Microphone
—
Smartphone App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone App
- My Starkey
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- AudioClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter
TV Streamer
- StarLink Edge TV Streamer
Software
AI Noise Removal
Noise Reduction Mode: 4 options
Speech Clarifier: 3 options
AI Noise Removal
- Personalization
- User Control
- App Control
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Volume and Program Change
Adjustment Synchronization
Ear-to-Ear Technology
Automatic Phone Program
—
Automatic Phone Program
Autocoil and Autophone
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality
Dynamic Directionality: 3 options
Fixed Directional
Directionality
- Adaptive
- Dynamic
- Directional
Ear Simulation
Pinna Mode: 2 options
Ear Simulation
—
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Manager
Expansion
—
Expansion
4 levels
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Fall Detection
—
Fall Detection
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Listening Programs
4
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
Comfort Control: 4 options
Soft Noise Management
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
64
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Binaural Noise Management
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Reduction: Up to 15 dB
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Tinnitus Relief
Multiflex Tinnitus Pro
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
- Consonant Enhancement
- Voice AI
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Reduction: Up to 35 dB
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)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8+
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume 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
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