Phonak Audéo Infinio vs. Phonak Bolero M
Check out our comparison of the Phonak Audéo Infinio vs Phonak Bolero M. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
Phonak’s Infinio Sphere, launched in August 2024, introduces the AI-driven DEEPSONIC chip, designed to enhance speech clarity in noisy environments. My hands-on testing left me impressed with the Sphere's performance, especially in background noise.
Product Description
The Phonak Bolero Marvel is a versatile Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aid designed for individuals with mild to severe hearing loss, offering excellent sound quality, robust connectivity, and ease of use. It features advanced sound processing, noise reduction, and universal Bluetooth connectivity, with options for rechargeable batteries and customization through the myPhonak app.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
BTE-F
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Build Quality
—
Battery
4.6Above average
Battery
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
—
App Features
5.0Above average
App Features
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Comfort
—
Design
4.1Below average
Design
—
Value
3.5Average
Value
—
Handling
4.8Above average
Handling
—
SoundScore
4.6Above average
SoundScore
—
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Pro Support
—
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
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
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
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
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
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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
3.5mm Line to Streaming
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3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Roger EasyPen
Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Battery Charger
- ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio
Battery Charger
—
CROS System
—
CROS System
—
Landline to Streaming
- Roger Select™
Landline to Streaming
- Roger Select™
Power Pack
- ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio
Power Pack
—
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Mic Neckloop
—
Remote Mic Neckloop
- Roger MyLink
Remote Microphone
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
- Roger Select™
- Roger Table Mic II
Remote Microphone
- Roger EasyPen
- Roger Pen
- Roger Select™
- Roger Table Mic II
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
- Roger Table Mic II
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
- Roger EasyPen
- Roger Table Mic II
Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone Streamer
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Roger Select™
TV Streamer
- TV Connector
- Roger On
- Roger Select™
TV Streamer
- Roger Select™
- Roger On
- TV Connector
Software
AI Noise Removal
Spheric Speech Clarity
AI Noise Removal
—
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Automatic Phone Program
—
Automatic Phone Program
EasyPhone
Directionality
SpeechSensor
StereoZoom 2.0
UltraZoom: Premium
Directionality
UltraZoom: Premium
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
EchoBlock
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 6.0
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 3.0
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
3
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
Spatial Noise Cancellation
SNR-Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor Hearing
Speech Enhancer
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Hardware
Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
—
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Auracast™ Ready
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
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
- Audio Stream Mix
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Voice assistant
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
- Tinnitus program
Tap Controls
—
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
- Siri
Voice Assistant
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
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