Phonak Bolero M vs. Starkey Edge AI
Check out our comparison of the Phonak Bolero M vs Starkey Edge AI. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
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.
Product Description
Edge AI is equipped with Starkey's all-new G2 Neuro Processor with an integrated neural processing unit that classifies complex soundscapes, enhances speech, and reduces noise in real-time using advanced AI.
Form Factor
BTE-F
Form Factor
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
—
Build Quality
4.8Above average
Battery
—
Battery
4.6Above average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
—
App Features
4.6Above average
Comfort
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
—
Design
5.0Above average
Value
—
Value
3.2Below average
Handling
—
Handling
4.7Above average
SoundScore
—
SoundScore
4.0Above average
Pro Support
—
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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—
Busy Café
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
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—
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
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—
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
- Roger EasyPen
3.5mm Line to Streaming
—
Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Accessory Connectivity
—
Battery Charger
—
Battery Charger
- StarLink Charger 2.0
- StarLink Premium Charger 2.0
Landline to Streaming
- Roger Select™
Landline to Streaming
—
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- StarLink Premium Charger 2.0
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Control
- StarLink Remote Control 2.0
Remote Mic Neckloop
- Roger MyLink
Remote Mic Neckloop
—
Remote Microphone
- Roger EasyPen
- Roger Pen
- Roger Select™
- Roger Table Mic II
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
- Roger EasyPen
- Roger Table Mic II
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
—
Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone App
- My Starkey
Smartphone Streamer
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
TV Streamer
- Roger Select™
- Roger On
- TV Connector
TV Streamer
- StarLink Edge TV Streamer
Software
AI Noise Removal
—
AI Noise Removal
- Personalization
- User Control
- App Control
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Adjustment Synchronization
Ear-to-Ear Technology
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Automatic Phone Program
EasyPhone
Automatic Phone Program
Autocoil and Autophone
Directionality
UltraZoom: Premium
Directionality
- Adaptive
- Dynamic
- Directional
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Ear Simulation
—
Echo Reduction
EchoBlock
Echo Reduction
—
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 3.0
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Manager
Expansion
—
Expansion
4 levels
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Fall Detection
—
Fall Detection
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Listening Programs
3
Listening Programs
4
Machine Learning
—
Machine Learning
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
—
Machine Noise Reduction
E2E Machine Noise Adaptation: Up to 22 dB
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
New User Adaptation
Yes
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Noise Reduction
Up to 22 dB
Speech in Loud Noise Reduction
Speech in Noise Reduction: Up to 22 dB
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Occlusion Reduction
—
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Phone in Stereo
E2E Phone Streaming
Power On Delay
—
Power On Delay
Yes
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Preference Adaptation
—
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
64
Spatial Noise Cancellation
SNR-Boost
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Reduction: Up to 15 dB
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Tinnitus Relief
Multiflex Tinnitus Pro
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
- Consonant Enhancement
- Voice AI
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Reduction: Up to 35 dB
Hardware
Accelerometer
—
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Disposable Batteries
—
Gyroscope
—
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
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
- Mute control
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Accessory volume
- Tinnitus volume
- Edge Mode+
- Manual Alert
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Play/Pause
- Voice assistant
- Edge Mode+
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
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