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Phonak Bolero M vs. Starkey Evolv AI
Check out our comparison of the Phonak Bolero M vs Starkey Evolv 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
The Starkey Evolv AI is a sophisticated hearing aid that combines advanced hearing technology with wellness tracking features. Available in various styles and technology levels, it offers automatic adjustments, motion sensors for fall detection, and seamless connectivity with both iOS and Android devices, making it ideal for tech-savvy users looking for comprehensive hearing and health support.
Form Factor
BTE-F
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
4.1
2 reviews
User Rating
4.2
13 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
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.
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
5
Made For iPhone
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Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
11
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Push Button
—
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Play/Pause
- Voice assistant
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Software
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Automatic Phone Program
EasyPhone
Automatic Phone Program
—
Directionality
UltraZoom: Premium
Directionality
- 24
E2E Directionality
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Ear Simulation
—
Echo Reduction
EchoBlock
Echo Reduction
—
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 3.0
Environmental Adaptation
Environment Manager
Fall Detection
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Fall Detection
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Control
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
Listening Programs
3
Listening Programs
—
Machine Learning
—
Machine Learning
Machine Learning
Machine Noise Reduction
—
Machine Noise Reduction
E2E Machine Noise Adaptation: 4 options
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
New User Adaptation
—
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Noise Reduction
—
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Occlusion Reduction
—
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Phone in Stereo
E2E Phone Streaming
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Preference Adaptation
—
Processing Channels
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Processing Channels
Sound Imaging: 24
Spatial Noise Cancellation
SNR-Boost
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Noise Control: 4 levels
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
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Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Tinnitus Relief
Multiflex Tinnitus Pro
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Edge Mode: Maximum
- 24
Voice AI
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Wind Noise Reduction
E2E Wind Noise Management: 4 options
Accessories
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Roger EasyPen
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
- StarLink TV Streamer
Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Accessory Connectivity
—
Battery Charger
—
Battery Charger
- Charger
- Mini Turbo Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
FM to Digital Streaming
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FM to Digital Streaming
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
Heart Rate Monitoring
—
Heart Rate Monitoring
- Thrive App
Landline to Streaming
- Roger Select™
Landline to Streaming
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Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Adjustments
- Thrive App
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Control
- Remote
- Thrive App
Remote Mic Neckloop
- Roger MyLink
Remote Mic Neckloop
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Remote Microphone
- Roger EasyPen
- Roger Pen
- Roger Select™
- Roger Table Mic II
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
Remote Microphone
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
- StarLink Mini Remote Microphone
- StarLink Table Microphone
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
- Roger EasyPen
- Roger Table Mic II
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
—
Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone App
- Thrive App
Smartphone Streamer
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
TV Streamer
- Roger Select™
- Roger On
- TV Connector
TV Streamer
- StarLink TV Streamer
Telecoil Streamer
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Telecoil Streamer
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
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