Phonak Audéo Infinio vs. ReSound Nexia
Check out our comparison of the Phonak Audéo Infinio vs ReSound Nexia. 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 ReSound Nexia Hearing Aids with Auracast are advanced hearing devices that feature the latest Bluetooth LE standard and Auracast broadcast audio technology, enhancing wireless connectivity and streaming capabilities. Launched in September 2023, these hearing aids offer a range of models suitable for mild to profound hearing loss, with options for hands-free calling, rechargeable batteries, and sophisticated noise reduction features.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Battery
4.6Above average
Battery
4.6Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
5.0Above average
App Features
4.5Above average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
4.1Below average
Design
5.0Above average
Value
3.4Below average
Value
3.1Below average
Handling
4.8Above average
Handling
4.5Above average
SoundScore
4.6Above average
SoundScore
3.9Above average
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Busy Café
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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
—
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Multi Mic
Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Accessory Connectivity
—
Battery Charger
- ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio
Battery Charger
- Premium Charger
- Standard Charger
- Desktop Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- Unite Phone Clip+
CROS System
—
CROS System
- Nexia RIE CROS
FM to Digital Streaming
—
FM to Digital Streaming
- Multi Mic
Landline to Streaming
- Roger Select™
Landline to Streaming
—
Power Pack
- ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio
Power Pack
—
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Adjustments
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Control
- Unite Phone Clip+
- Unite Remote Control 2
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Microphone
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
- Roger Select™
- Roger Table Mic II
Remote Microphone
- Micro Mic
- Multi Mic
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
- Roger Table Mic II
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
—
Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone App
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Smartphone Streamer
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Unite Phone Clip+
TV Streamer
- TV Connector
- Roger On
- Roger Select™
TV Streamer
- Unite TV Streamer 2
- ReSound TV Streamer+
Telecoil Streamer
—
Telecoil Streamer
- Multi Mic
Software
AI Noise Removal
Spheric Speech Clarity
AI Noise Removal
—
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
17
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Directionality
SpeechSensor
StereoZoom 2.0
UltraZoom: Premium
Directionality
Front Focus
Synchronized SoftSwitching™
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Ear Simulation
—
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 6.0
Environmental Adaptation
360 All Around
Environmental Optimizer II
Expansion
—
Expansion
3 settings
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Feedback Suppression
DFS Ultra III
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Frequency Lowering
—
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: 5 settings
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Occlusion Reduction
—
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Phone in Stereo
—
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Preference Adaptation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Impulse Noise Reduction: 3 settings
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor Hearing
Speech Enhancer
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: 3 settings
Hardware
Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
—
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Auracast™ Ready
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Accessory required (Android)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
—
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
12.0
Mic + Speaker In Ear
—
Mic + Speaker In Ear
Yes
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Audio Stream Mix
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Voice assistant
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
- Tinnitus program
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
—
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
- Siri
Voice Assistant
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
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