Phonak Audéo Infinio Ultra vs. Sennheiser Sonite Rise

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

Score
4.5
Phonak Audéo Infinio Sphere I90
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Review

Product Overview

Audéo Infinio Ultra
Sonite Rise
Form Factor
Expert Rating
Score
4.5
N/A
User Rating
3.47 reviews
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Hearing Loss Level
MildModerateSevere
MildModerateSevere
Product Features
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68

Expert Ratings

Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.

Audéo Infinio Ultra
Sonite Rise

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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Sonite Rise

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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.

Sonite Rise

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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.

Sonite Rise

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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.

Sonite Rise

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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.

Sonite Rise

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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.

Sonite Rise

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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.

Sonite Rise

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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.

Sonite Rise

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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.

Sonite Rise

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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.

Sonite Rise

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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.

Sonite Rise

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Lab Recordings

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Audéo Infinio Ultra
Sonite Rise
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Streaming Music
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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
Sonite Rise
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

None
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.

Easy Line Remote Control

The Remote Control is a handheld accessory for compatible hearing aids that lets the user adjust volume and switch between hearing aid programs without using the hearing aids themselves or an app. It has separate volume up and down buttons, a program-change button, an on/off slider, an indicator light, and a battery door. It must be paired with the hearing aids before use, but pairing is only needed once; after that, it reconnects automatically. The remote uses a replaceable CR2032 lithium button-cell battery rather than a rechargeable battery. Each press of the program button moves the hearing aids to the next available program, while the plus and minus buttons raise or lower volume. Changes are applied to both hearing aids at the same time, and the hearing aids may play a confirmation beep depending on how they are configured. The guide also notes that its Bluetooth range is about 1 m, so it is meant for close-range control rather than long-distance operation.

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.

Easy Line PartnerMic

The PartnerMic is a small clip-on microphone designed to be worn by a conversation partner so their voice can be streamed directly to compatible hearing aids. It is intended for situations where the listener wants clearer access to one person’s speech, especially when distance or background noise makes conversation harder. The microphone can be clipped to clothing or worn on a lanyard, with the guide recommending placement about 20 cm / 8 inches below the speaker’s mouth and no more than 50 cm / 20 inches away. The device has a built-in rechargeable battery, charges by USB-C, and typically takes about 2 hours to charge. It pairs once with the hearing aids and then reconnects after being turned off and on. Its streaming range is up to 25 m / 80 ft, though walls, furniture, and even the human body can reduce stability or cause dropouts. Volume is adjusted through the hearing aids or the companion app rather than directly on the microphone.

Smartphone App
None

Easy Line Remote app

The Easy Line Remote app is a smartphone app for compatible hearing aids that lets users adjust their hearing settings and view basic hearing-related health data. It can be used to change volume, switch listening programs, adjust features such as noise reduction and microphone directionality, and fine-tune sound using equalizer presets or manual bass, middle, and treble sliders. The app also supports remote appointments with a hearing care professional, allowing hearing aid adjustments to be made during a live video call. Depending on the hearing aid model, it may track health-related information such as step count, wearing time, goals, and activity levels. It can also show battery level and device status, configure touch controls, set cleaning reminders, and provide information about connected hearing aids and accessories.

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.

Easy Line TV Connector+1

The TV Connector is a small accessory that sends audio from a TV or other audio source directly to compatible hearing aids. It connects to the audio source using either an optical TOSLINK cable or a 3.5 mm analog cable, and it is powered through micro-USB. Once set up, it can stream audio wirelessly to paired hearing aids from up to about 15 m / 50 ft away, although walls, furniture, or other obstacles may reduce the range. In everyday use, the device is meant to work mostly in the background: when the TV or audio source is on, it transmits sound to the hearing aids; when no audio is detected, it goes into standby. Users can adjust the streamed audio volume using buttons on the device, and compatible hearing aids may also allow balancing TV sound against surrounding environmental sound. It supports Dolby Audio, stereo, and mono signals, but not DTS, so some TVs may require an audio-setting change or use of the analog cable instead.

Hardware

Audéo Infinio Ultra
Sonite Rise
Accelerometer
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Auracast™ Ready
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Auracast™ Ready
Hands-Free Calling
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating
IP68
IP68
Push Button
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Audio Stream Mix
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Audio Stream Mix
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
  • Voice assistant
  • Accept/end calls
  • Pause/Resume
  • Tinnitus program
  • Voice assistant
  • Accept/end calls
  • Pause/Resume
  • Tinnitus program
Voice Assistant
  • Siri
  • Google
  • Siri
  • Google
Volume Rocker
Yes
Yes

Software Features

Audéo Infinio Ultra
Sonite Rise
Adjustment Bands
20
20
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
QuickSync
AI Noise Removal
No
Spheric Speech Clarity: Full strength
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Environmental Balance
Directionality
StereoZoom 2.0UltraZoomPremium
SpeechSensorStereoZoom 2.0UltraZoomPremium
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Real Ear Sound
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 6.0
AutoSense OS: 6.0
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
SoundRecover2
Listening Programs
4
4
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
AOV
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
User Preference Tuning
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Tinnitus Balance
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor HearingSpeech Enhancer
Motion Sensor HearingSpeech Enhancer
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
WindBlock