Phonak Audéo Infinio Ultra vs. Rexton Reach R Plus

Check out our comparison of the Phonak Audéo Infinio Ultra vs Rexton Reach R Plus. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

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4.5
Phonak Audéo Infinio Sphere I90
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Product Overview

Audéo Infinio Ultra
Reach R Plus
Form Factor
Expert Rating
Score
4.5
N/A
User Rating
3.47 reviews
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Hearing Loss Level
MildModerateSevere
MildModerateSevereProfound
Product Features
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidTelecoilIP68

Expert Ratings

Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.

Audéo Infinio Ultra
Reach R Plus

HearingTracker Score

Audéo Infinio Ultra
4.5EXCELLENT

Phonak’s Infinio Sphere delivers genuinely standout speech clarity in loud, noisy places thanks to its DEEPSONIC “Sphere mode,” but you’ll trade some discretion and may wrestle with fit or Bluetooth pairing to get that top-tier performance.

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Reach R Plus

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HearAdvisor SoundScore

Audéo Infinio Ultra
4.9EXCELLENT

Phonak Sphere Infinio Ultra achieved a SoundScore of 4.9/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #3 of 39 Prescription Hearing Aid devices tested. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 4.19/5.

Reach R Plus

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Build Quality

Audéo Infinio Ultra
5.0EXCELLENT

Phonak Audéo Sphere Ultra have an excellent build quality with a robust, portable charging case and a high ingress rating of IP68.

Reach R Plus

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Battery

Audéo Infinio Ultra
4.6EXCELLENT

Ultra is designed to deliver all-day use, with battery-life figures of up to 56 hours under ideal conditions (i.e., in quiet with no streaming) and about 10-11 hours when Sphere mode is continuously engaged. They take 3 to 4 hours to recharge, and a 30-minute quick charge can provide an additional 6 hours of use.

Reach R Plus

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Bluetooth

Audéo Infinio Ultra
5.0EXCELLENT

Phonak Infinio Ultra are compatible with both iOS and Android, offering wireless audio streaming and hands-free calls. Pairing is now easier directly from your phone's Bluetooth menu.

Reach R Plus

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App Features

Audéo Infinio Ultra
5.0EXCELLENT

I found the MyPhonak Hearing Aid app easy to use with many useful features, including health and fitness tracking.

Reach R Plus

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Comfort

Audéo Infinio Ultra
5.0EXCELLENT

Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio Ultra were extremely comfortable and lightweight in my ears. In general, hearing care providers can make numerous physical changes to prescription hearing aids to improve comfort.

Reach R Plus

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Design

Audéo Infinio Ultra
4.1AVERAGE

Phonak's new Audéo Sphere Infinio Ultra model shares the same notably larger size as the original Phonak Infinio Sphere. This is needed for its increased AI processing. While the larger size may be more noticeable, Sphere Ultra remains comfortable, and your provider should have no trouble adjusting the fit to your preference.

Reach R Plus

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Value

Audéo Infinio Ultra
3.6BELOW AVERAGE

Phonak Sphere Infinio Ultra has a value score of 3.5/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

Reach R Plus

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Handling

Audéo Infinio Ultra
4.8EXCELLENT

Infinio Ultra are easy to use and adjust using either the large multi-function button or MyPhonak app. I had no issues making adjustments with either.

Reach R Plus

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Pro Support

Audéo Infinio Ultra
5.0EXCELLENT

Prescription hearing aids like Infinio Sphere Ultra are fit by hearing care providers so you should receive quality care. The MyPhonak app also opens the possibility for remote programming and virtual follow-up appointments.

Reach R Plus

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Lab Recordings

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Audéo Infinio Ultra
Reach R Plus
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Reach R Plus

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Reach R Plus

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Reach R Plus

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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

Compatible accessories for each hearing aid

Audéo Infinio Ultra
Reach R Plus
Accessory Connectivity

RogerDirect™

As a break-through in hearing technology, Marvel hearing aids feature RogerDirect™ which allows the Roger technology to stream directly to Marvel hearing aids without having to attach an external receiver. This major innovation makes Roger technology easier to use and more attractive for a broader group ranging from mild to profound hearing loss. Roger technology makes use of intelligent and adaptive algorithms that continuously measure and precisely analyze noise levels to keep the Roger signal clearly audible above the background noise.

None
Battery Charger

ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio+1

Charger with integrated battery

Charging Station

A plug-in charger for everyday use at home, with magnetic slots that hold your Reach R Plus hearing aids in place. It provides a full charge in around four hours and supports 30-minute top-ups. The hearing aids switch off when inserted and on when removed; the charging cable is fixed.

Travel Charger+1

A portable charging case with a built-in battery that provides up to three hearing aid charges away from a power outlet. It charges Reach R Plus in around four hours, supports 30-minute top-ups, and automatically switches the hearing aids off and on as you insert and remove them. The case recharges via USB-C.

Charging+ Station

A charger with built-in drying and UV cleaning to help care for your Reach R Plus hearing aids between uses. It supports 30-minute top-ups and automatically switches the hearing aids off when you insert them and back on when you remove them.

Universal Cable Charger

A compact, lightweight charger that connects directly to the charging contacts on your hearing aids. Removable sleeves make it easier to clean the contacts, and an optional stand helps keep the charger steady. Compatible with Reach R Plus and several other rechargeable Rexton models.

CROS System
None

Reach CROS R-Li T BC

A rechargeable CROS transmitter designed to pair with Reach R Plus for people whose hearing in one ear cannot benefit from a conventional hearing aid. Worn on that side, it picks up sound and sends it wirelessly to the hearing aid on the better-hearing ear. In a BiCROS fitting, that hearing aid also amplifies sound to address hearing loss in the better ear.

Remote Adjustments

myPhonak App+2

The myPhonak app allows you to access remote support, information about their hearing aids, and a hearing diary. The app also allows you to adjust the volume and pitch of your hearing aids, and change program settings.

None
Remote Control

RemoteControl

The Phonak RemoteControl provides a discreet way to control your Phonak hearing aids.

Smart Key

Smart Key is a pocket-sized remote with dedicated buttons for changing volume and listening programs without using a smartphone. A keyring keeps it handy, and a lock switch prevents accidental button presses in a pocket or bag. Rexton advises against pairing Smart Key and the Rexton App to the same hearing aids, because the app can erase the remote pairing.

Remote Microphone

Roger Table Mic II+1

Phonak Roger Table Mic II is a microphone dedicated for working adults who participate in various meetings. It selects the person who’s talking and switches automatically between the meeting participants.

PartnerMic™

Discreet remote microphone that helps to boost your partners voice in one-to-one conversations in noise.

None
Smartphone App
None

Rexton App+1

The free Rexton App for iPhone and Android lets you adjust volume, switch listening programs, fine-tune sound balance, and check hearing aid battery levels from your phone. Rexton Assist offers personalized sound adjustments based on your feedback, while TeleCare enables remote support and adjustments from participating hearing care providers. Available controls depend on your hearing aid settings; Rexton Assist does not support CROS fittings.

TV Streamer

Roger Select™+4

Phonak Roger Select is a microphone specifically designed to help boost your hearing performance and keep you at the heart of the conversation.

TV Connector

The Phonak TV Connector is a wireless accessory that streams audio directly from your TV or stereo system to your Phonak hearing aids, transforming them into wireless stereo headsets. Enjoy high-quality sound, independent volume control, and a long transmission range of up to 15 meters.

Roger On+1

Phonak Roger On is an advanced remote mic accessory developed by Phonak. It is designed to improve speech understanding in noisy environments, over distance, and when many people are speaking simultaneously. Equipped with MultiBeam 2.0 Technology, it provides a boost in understanding by capturing voices from all directions. The Roger On can connect to a variety of multimedia devices and is fully compatible with almost all hearing aids and cochlear implants that have a T-coil or a Roger receiver.

TV Sound

TV Sound sends stereo audio from a television or sound system directly to your Reach R Plus hearing aids. It connects to the audio source through an optical or analog output and supports several hearing aid users listening at once. LED indicators show pairing and streaming status, and the Rexton App lets you adjust streaming volume.

Hardware

Audéo Infinio Ultra
Reach R Plus
Accelerometer
Yes
No
Battery Life
No
Up to 54 hours without streaming; 36 hours including 5 hours of streaming (manufacturer rated)
Bluetooth® Audio
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Auracast™ Ready
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Hands-Free Calling
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
IP Rating
IP68
IP68
Push Button
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Audio Stream Mix
No
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
  • Voice assistant
  • Accept/end calls
  • Pause/Resume
  • Tinnitus program
No
Telecoil
No
Yes
Voice Assistant
  • Siri
  • Google
No
Volume Rocker
Yes
Yes

Software Features

Audéo Infinio Ultra
Reach R Plus
Adjustment Bands
20
20
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Wireless Sync
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
No
Directionality
StereoZoom 2.0UltraZoomPremium
Auto iFocus 360Auto Stereo iLockAutomatic AdaptiveiFocus 360Multi-Voice Focus4 focus beamsSpeech Preservation Technology
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
iOmni Sound Locator
Echo Reduction
No
Auto Echo ReducerReverb Reducer
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 6.0
No
Extended bandwidth
No
Yes
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Yes
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Bandwidth Compression
Listening Programs
4
6
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
Smart Automatic Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Noise Management
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
No
Own Voice Comfort
No
My Voice 2.0
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
No
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
No
Processing Channels
No
48
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
No
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Sound Smoothing
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Sound therapy and notch
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor HearingSpeech Enhancer
Motion SensorMusic Enhancer3 presetsVoice Stabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Yes