The Phonak Infinio Ultra scores clearly higher, with a lab speech-in-noise score of 4.4/5 versus 2.9/5 for the Starkey Omega AI. Both beat the site-wide average, but Phonak's margin is larger in absolute terms.
Phonak Audéo Infinio Ultra vs. Starkey Omega AI
Check out our comparison of the Phonak Audéo Infinio Ultra 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.
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Quick Verdict
AI summarizedSummarized with AI assistance from our human-researched product information, in-lab testing, objective sound measurements, and expert ratings.
The real choice here is speech clarity in noise versus price and battery life: the Infinio Ultra posts a notably stronger noise score but costs about $1,200 more, while the Omega AI is cheaper, lasts longer per charge, and still beats the site-wide average in noise, just by a smaller margin.
Audéo Infinio Ultra
Choose the Phonak Audéo Infinio Ultra if you struggle most with speech in noisy places like restaurants and parties — its 4.4/5 speech-in-noise lab score is 2.87 points above the site-wide average and edges out the Omega AI, and you're willing to pay roughly $1,200 more for that edge and a slightly bulkier RIC shell.
Omega AI
Choose the Starkey Omega AI if you want strong all-around performance and wellness features (fall alerts, respiratory tracking) for roughly $1,200 less, and can accept a speech-in-noise score (2.9/5) that, while 1.37 points above the site-wide average, is a clear step behind the Infinio Ultra's absolute result.
What actually separates them
AI summarizedSpeech-in-noise performance
Lab measuredPhonak's lab score of 4.4/5 is well ahead of Starkey's 2.9/5 in absolute terms, even though both beat the site-wide average — for buyers whose main complaint is following conversations in loud rooms, this is the single biggest differentiator.
Price
PriceThe Omega AI runs about $1,200 less per pair than the Infinio Ultra, a meaningful gap for buyers without full insurance coverage.
Adjustment bands for fine-tuning
SpecStarkey's Omega AI offers more adjustment bands (24 vs 20) for a hearing professional to fine-tune during fitting, giving slightly finer control over how gain is shaped across frequencies.
Battery life
Hands-on reviewStarkey's real-world battery rating of 4.6/5 reflects up to 51 hours per charge, well above the site-wide average of 3.9/5, while Phonak's Sphere mode is more power-hungry by design and rated for shorter intensive use.
Product Overview
Audéo Infinio Ultra
Omega AI
Form Factor
Expert Rating
Score
4.5
Score
4.5
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
Omega AI
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.
Read full reviewOmega AI
4.5EXCELLENT
Starkey Omega AI is a top-tier prescription hearing aid with excellent speech-in-noise performance, a best-in-class app and wellness features, and standout durability and battery life—though its high price and feature-heavy setup won’t suit everyone.
Read full reviewHearAdvisor 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.
Omega AI
4.5EXCELLENT
Starkey Omega AI achieved a SoundScore of 4.5/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #13 of 39 Prescription Hearing Aid devices tested. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 4.19/5.
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.
Omega AI
5.0EXCELLENT
Starkey has improved the overall build quality with Omega, as evidenced by the enhanced IP68 ingress rating. The new portable charging case also feels well built.
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.
Omega AI
4.6EXCELLENT
Omega AI offers an impressive 51 hour battery life per charge, just like the previous Edge AI model., with a quick 3.5 recharge time.
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.
Omega AI
5.0EXCELLENT
Omega AI hearing aids are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for audio streaming and hands-free calling.
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.
Omega AI
5.0EXCELLENT
The new My Starkey app features an updated look and adds additional useful features for sound customization, health tracking, balance, and more.
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.
Omega AI
5.0EXCELLENT
Omega AI RIC are capable of excellent comfort which can be personalized by your hearing care provider.
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.
Omega AI
5.0EXCELLENT
Omega hearing aids are nearly identical to Starkeys previous Edge AI model. They are sleek, available in various colors, and can be adjusted to meet your needs.
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.
Omega AI
3.4BELOW AVERAGE
Starkey Omega AI has a value score of 3.4/5 based on lab performance and public display price.
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.
Omega AI
4.8EXCELLENT
Omega AI and the associated app are very easy to use, though the receiver-in-ear style may require some initial practice.
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.
Omega AI
5.0EXCELLENT
You should receive quality hearing care and support from your provider. Starkey also offers technical support and provides a Telehear remote services app, connecting your with your provider for remote care.
Lab Recordings
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Audéo Infinio Ultra
Omega AI
Busy Cafe
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Audéo Infinio Ultra
Omega AI
Quiet Office
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Audéo Infinio Ultra
Omega AI
Streaming Music
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Audéo Infinio Ultra
Omega AI
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
Omega AI
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
StarLink Charger 2.0
The StarLink Charger 2.0 is designed to charge non-custom lithium-ion rechargeable hearing aids, such as RIC RT and mRIC R styles. It requires an external power source, such as a wall outlet, for operation as it lacks an on-board battery. With turbo charging, users can get approximately 3 hours of use time from just 10 minutes of charging when the hearing aids' battery is low. Hearing aids are fully charged in 3.5 hours, and LED indicators show the charging status.
StarLink Premium Charger 2.0+1
The StarLink Premium Charger 2.0 offers the same charging capability for non-custom hearing aids like RIC RT and mRIC R but includes an on-board battery. This feature allows charging without being plugged into an external power source. The Premium charger can fully charge hearing aids up to three times on a single charge and offers turbo charging for quick boosts. It fully charges hearing aids in 3.5 hours, and LED indicators provide information about both the hearing aids' and the charger's battery status.
StarLink Charger 2.0 (mRIC R)
StarLink Premium Charger 2.0 (mRIC R)
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
Audéo Infinio Ultra
Omega AI
Accelerometer
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Auracast™ Ready
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Gyroscope
No
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating
IP68
IP68+
Push Button
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Audio Stream Mix
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Accessory volume
- Tinnitus volume
- Edge Mode+
- Manual Alert
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
- Voice assistant
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
- Tinnitus program
- Play/Pause
- Voice assistant
- Edge Mode+
Voice Assistant
- Siri
No
Volume Rocker
Yes
Yes
Software Features
Audéo Infinio Ultra
Omega AI
Adjustment Bands
20
24
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Ear-to-Ear Technology
AI Noise Removal
No
- Personalization
- User Control
- App Control
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
No
Automatic Phone Program
No
Autocoil and Autophone
Directionality
StereoZoom 2.0UltraZoomPremium
Directional ProcessingAdaptiveDynamicDirectionalDNN 360 Directionality
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
No
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 6.0
Sound Manager
Expansion
No
4 levels
Extended bandwidth
No
Yes
Fall Detection
No
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Yes
Listening Programs
4
4
Machine Learning
No
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
No
E2E Machine Noise Adaptation: Up to 22 dB
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
Yes
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Up to 22 dBSpeech in Loud Noise ReductionSpeech in Noise ReductionUp to 22 dB
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
No
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
E2E Phone Streaming
Power On Delay
No
Yes
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
No
Processing Channels
No
64
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
DNN 360 Spatial Awareness
Streaming Bass Boost
No
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Transient Noise Reduction: Up to 15 dB
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Multiflex Tinnitus Pro
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor HearingSpeech Enhancer
- Consonant Enhancement
- Voice AI
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Wind Reduction: Up to 35 dB
Bottom Line
AI summarizedThe Verdict
If your hardest listening situations are crowded restaurants or parties and you're willing to pay a premium for it, the Infinio Ultra's speech-in-noise lab score of 4.4/5 is the strongest reason to spend the extra roughly $1,200 — just make sure your provider does a real-ear-measurement fitting, since Phonak's own data shows that step is what unlocks the device's full performance.
Which is right for you?
The Omega AI is the more sensible pick for buyers who want strong, broadly above-average performance, excellent battery life (51 hours), and a feature-rich wellness app, without paying flagship-noise-mode pricing. Its speech-in-noise result, while respectable relative to the site-wide average, isn't in the same league as the Infinio Ultra's, so buyers who prioritize noisy-environment clarity above all else should lean Phonak instead.
What to ask at your fitting
AI summarizedInsist on real-ear measurement fitting
Phonak's own lab data shows the Infinio Ultra's tuned score jumped from 3.27 to 4.13 after professional tuning, so ask your provider to verify they're using real-ear measurements rather than default settings.
Test Omega AI's wellness features hands-on
If fall alerts, respiratory tracking, or the Gen AI Assistant matter to you, ask to try the My Starkey app during your fitting since these are a bigger part of Omega AI's value than raw speech-in-noise scores.
Compare the two in a real noisy setting
Given the sizable gap in measured speech-in-noise scores (4.4 vs 2.9), request a trial or extended demo in a restaurant-like environment rather than deciding from the quiet fitting room.