Philips HearLink 9050 vs. Starkey Omega AI+

Check out our comparison of the Philips HearLink 9050 vs Starkey Omega AI+. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

Philips HearLink 9050 miniRITE
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Starkey Omega AI+ 24 mRIC R
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Product Overview

HearLink 9050
Omega AI+
Form Factor
Expert Rating
N/A
N/A
User Rating
3.619 reviews
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Hearing Loss Level
MildModerateSevere
MildModerateSevereProfound
Product Features
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidTelecoilIP68
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroid

Accessories

Compatible accessories for each hearing aid

HearLink 9050
Omega AI+
Battery Charger

Charger Plus miniRITE+1

A fast, portable charger for traveling light and charging on the go. Charge for a full day's power in 1 hour or get 4 hours of use from a quick 15-minute charge.

HearLink desk charger

A faster contact charger for a full day’s power in one hour, or up to four hours of hearing in only 15 minutes.

StarLink Charger 3.0

Charging station and carrying case for Omega AI+ mRIC R and RIC RT. Includes Turbo Charge.

StarLink Premium Charger 3.0+1

Charging station and carrying case with onboard battery for Omega AI+ mRIC R and RIC RT. Includes Turbo Charge.

Bluetooth Streamer
None

StarLink Edge LE Adapter

Wireless accessory listed for Omega AI+; part P00018678. The supplied guide does not explain its operation.

Remote Control

AudioClip+3

The Philips AudioClip is a hearing aid accessory that serves as a remote microphone to help you better hear one-to-one conversations in noisy environments or when listening to someone speak from a distance.

Remote Control

To turn the volume up and down on your hearing aids you can use the Philips HearLink app. In case you prefer using the Philips Remote Control we have this option as well.

HearLink 2 app+2

App allows you to change programs, adjust the volume, mute your hearing aids, activate streaming options and personalize your sound. You can also use the app to connect with your hearing care specialist if you need to have your hearing aid settings adjusted remotely.

StarLink Remote Control 2.0

The Starkey StarLink Remote Control 2.0 is designed to control compatible 2.4 GHz hearing aids. Users can adjust volume, switch programs, and activate features like Edge Mode or Comfort Boost.

Remote Microphone
None

StarLink Edge Remote Microphone

Remote microphone compatible with Omega AI hearing aids using Bluetooth LE Audio.

StarLink Edge Table Microphone

Table microphone compatible with Omega AI hearing aids for group conversations.

Smartphone App
None

My Starkey

Designed with the input of hearing aid wearers, My Starkey pairs with select Starkey hearing aids to help you enjoy greater listening moments, improved well-being, and easier everyday living — all from the palm of your hand.

Hear Share

Works with My Starkey to share hearing aid usage, activity progress, and safety information with people chosen by the wearer.

TV Streamer

TV Adapter

Connect the Philips TV Adapter to your TV so you hear the sound from the TV directly in your hearing aids. This allows you to watch TV at your preferred volume.

StarLink Edge TV Streamer

Future-proof and Auracast ready, our Edge TV Streamer is 60% smaller than previous Starkey streamers and uses Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio protocol to stream audio straight from a TV to paired Edge AI hearing aids.

Hardware

HearLink 9050
Omega AI+
Accelerometer
Yes
No
Bluetooth® Audio
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
CROS/BiCROS Compatibility
No
CROS Compatibility: CROS
Fast Pair
No
Google Fast Pair
Gyroscope
Yes
No
Hands-Free Calling
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hearing Aid Processor
No
G4 Gen AI Neuro Processor
IP Rating
IP68
No
Push Button
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
  • Power on/off
  • Call accept/reject
  • Tinnitus volume
  • Airplane Mode
No
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
Yes
Status Indicator Light
No
Yes
Tap Controls
  • Accept/end calls
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
No
Voice Assistant
No
Smart Assistant
Water Resistance
No
Waterproof up to 1 m (manufacturer rated)

Software Features

HearLink 9050
Omega AI+
Adjustment Bands
Yes
24
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Reduction
  • Always-on
  • Automatic
  • User Control
  • Personalization
  • App Control
Auracast Assistant
No
Yes
Balance Assessment
No
Yes
Better Ear Focus
Yes
No
Demo Stream
No
Yes
Device Self Check
No
Self Check
Directionality
No
DNN Directionality
Ear Simulation
3 options
No
Expansion
No
Quiet Expansion: Maximum expansion
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
No
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
No
Fall Detection
No
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
Yes
No
Frequency Lowering
Yes
No
Handling noise reduction
Yes
No
Hearing Aids Left Behind
No
Hearing aids left behind
Hearing Health and Activity Tracking
No
Hearing Health & Activity Tracking
Language Translation
No
Translate
Listening Programs
4
No
Machine Learning
No
Gen AI Smart Assistant & TeleHear AI
Machine Noise Reduction
No
Up to 22 dB
New User Adaptation
Yes
No
Noise Reduction
No
Speech in Noise Reduction: Up to 22 dB
Processing Channels
64
24
Push-to-Talk
No
Push-to-talk
Real-Ear Target Match
No
REM Target Match
Reminders
No
Yes
Remote Fitting
No
TeleHear full remote fit
Soft Speech Boost
Yes
No
Spatial Awareness
4 options
No
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Yes
DNN Spatial Awareness
Speech Transcription
No
Transcribe
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
No
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Transient Noise Reduction: Up to 15 dB
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Multiflex Tinnitus Pro
Unique Amplification Strategy
SoundGuideSoundMap 3Speech Clarifier5 options
DNN Dual Compressor: Maximum
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Wind Reduction: Up to 35 dB