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Phonak Lyric 4 vs. Starkey Edge AI

Check out our comparison of the Phonak Lyric 4 vs Starkey Edge AI. 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

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.

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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

Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Gyroscope
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8+
IP Rating (Solid)
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
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
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Volume Rocker
Yes

Software

AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Removal
  • Personalization
  • User Control
  • App Control
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
Adjustment Synchronization
Ear-to-Ear Technology
Automatic Phone Program
Automatic Phone Program
Autocoil and Autophone
Directionality
Directionality
  • Adaptive
  • Dynamic
  • Directional
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Manager
Expansion
Expansion
4 levels
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Fall Detection
Fall Detection
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Listening Programs
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
New User Adaptation
Yes
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction
Up to 22 dB
Speech in Loud Noise Reduction
Speech in Noise Reduction: Up to 22 dB
Phone in Stereo
Phone in Stereo
E2E Phone Streaming
Power On Delay
Power On Delay
Yes
Processing Channels
Processing Channels
64
Streaming Bass Boost
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Reduction: Up to 15 dB
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Multiflex Tinnitus Pro
Unique Amplification Strategy
Unique Amplification Strategy
  • Consonant Enhancement
  • Voice AI
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Reduction: Up to 35 dB

Accessories

3.5mm Line to Streaming
3.5mm Line to Streaming
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +
  • StarLink TV Streamer
Battery Charger
Battery Charger
  • StarLink Charger 2.0
  • StarLink Premium Charger 2.0
Bluetooth Streamer
Bluetooth Streamer
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +
FM to Digital Streaming
FM to Digital Streaming
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +
IIC Adjustment Tool
  • SoundLync
IIC Adjustment Tool
Power Pack
Power Pack
  • StarLink Premium Charger 2.0
Remote Control
Remote Control
  • StarLink Remote Control 2.0
Remote Microphone
Remote Microphone
  • StarLink Mini Remote Microphone
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +
  • StarLink Table Microphone
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +
TV Streamer
TV Streamer
  • StarLink TV Streamer
Telecoil Streamer
Telecoil Streamer
  • StarLink Remote Microphone +