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Phonak Lyric 4 vs. ReSound Vivia

Check out our comparison of the Phonak Lyric 4 vs ReSound Vivia. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.

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Summary

Product Description

The Phonak Lyric 4 is a unique, 100% invisible hearing aid that is deeply inserted into the ear canal by a specialist and can be worn continuously for months without removal. It offers natural sound quality, comfort improvements over previous models, and is particularly effective for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, but lacks modern connectivity features like Bluetooth streaming.

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Product Description

The ReSound Vivia is a cutting-edge, AI-driven hearing aid featuring a Deep Neural Network (DNN) trained on 25 years' worth of conversations to enhance speech clarity in noise. Designed as the world’s smallest microRIE hearing aid, it offers up to 30 hours of battery life, Bluetooth LE Audio with Auracast, and the Intelligent Focus feature, which prioritizes speech based on the user's line of sight for a more natural listening experience.

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Form Factor
Disposable
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Hands-Free Calling
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
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
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Accept/end calls
Telecoil
Telecoil
Volume Rocker
Volume Rocker

Software

AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Removal
Intelligent Focus
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands
17
Directionality
Directionality
Binaural beamforming
Clear Focus
Synchronized SoftSwitching™
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Adaptation
360 All Around
Environmental Optimizer II
Expansion
Expansion
3 settings
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Suppression
DFS Ultra III
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
Sound Shaper
Listening Programs
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
New User Adaptation
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Impulse Noise Reduction: 3 settings
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: 3 settings

Accessories

3.5mm Line to Streaming
3.5mm Line to Streaming
  • Multi Mic
Battery Charger
Battery Charger
  • Premium Charger
  • Standard Charger
  • Desktop Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
Bluetooth Streamer
  • Unite Phone Clip+
FM to Digital Streaming
FM to Digital Streaming
  • Multi Mic
IIC Adjustment Tool
  • SoundLync
IIC Adjustment Tool
Remote Adjustments
Remote Adjustments
  • ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • Unite Phone Clip+
  • Unite Remote Control 2
  • ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone
  • Micro Mic
  • Multi Mic
Smartphone App
Smartphone App
  • ReSound Smart 3D app
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • Unite Phone Clip+
TV Streamer
TV Streamer
  • Unite TV Streamer 2
  • ReSound TV Streamer+
Telecoil Streamer
Telecoil Streamer
  • Multi Mic