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Phonak Lyric 4 vs. Starkey Omega AI+

Check out our comparison of the Phonak Lyric 4 vs Starkey Omega AI+. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

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Product Overview

Lyric 4
Omega AI+
Form Factor
Expert Rating
N/A
N/A
User Rating
3.818 reviews
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Hearing Loss Level
MildModerate
MildModerateSevereProfound
Product Features
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Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroid

Accessories

Compatible accessories for each hearing aid

Lyric 4
Omega AI+
Battery Charger
None

StarLink Charger 3.0

Charging station and carrying case for Omega AI+ mRIC R and RIC RT. Includes Turbo Charge.

StarLink Premium Charger 3.0+1

Charging station and carrying case with onboard battery for Omega AI+ mRIC R and RIC RT. Includes Turbo Charge.

Bluetooth Streamer
None

StarLink Edge LE Adapter

Wireless accessory listed for Omega AI+; part P00018678. The supplied guide does not explain its operation.

IIC Adjustment Tool

SoundLync

None
Remote Control
None

StarLink Remote Control 2.0

The Starkey StarLink Remote Control 2.0 is designed to control compatible 2.4 GHz hearing aids. Users can adjust volume, switch programs, and activate features like Edge Mode or Comfort Boost.

Remote Microphone
None

StarLink Edge Remote Microphone

Remote microphone compatible with Omega AI hearing aids using Bluetooth LE Audio.

StarLink Edge Table Microphone

Table microphone compatible with Omega AI hearing aids for group conversations.

Smartphone App
None

My Starkey

Designed with the input of hearing aid wearers, My Starkey pairs with select Starkey hearing aids to help you enjoy greater listening moments, improved well-being, and easier everyday living — all from the palm of your hand.

Hear Share

Works with My Starkey to share hearing aid usage, activity progress, and safety information with people chosen by the wearer.

TV Streamer
None

StarLink Edge TV Streamer

Future-proof and Auracast ready, our Edge TV Streamer is 60% smaller than previous Starkey streamers and uses Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio protocol to stream audio straight from a TV to paired Edge AI hearing aids.

Hardware

Lyric 4
Omega AI+
Bluetooth® Audio
No
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
CROS/BiCROS Compatibility
No
CROS Compatibility: CROS
Fast Pair
No
Google Fast Pair
Hands-Free Calling
No
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hearing Aid Processor
No
G4 Gen AI Neuro Processor
Rechargeable Batteries
No
Yes
Status Indicator Light
No
Yes
Tap Controls
No
Yes
Voice Assistant
No
Smart Assistant
Water Resistance
No
Waterproof up to 1 m (manufacturer rated)

Software Features

Lyric 4
Omega AI+
Adjustment Bands
No
24
AI Noise Removal
No
  • Always-on
  • Automatic
  • User Control
  • Personalization
  • App Control
Auracast Assistant
No
Yes
Balance Assessment
No
Yes
Demo Stream
No
Yes
Device Self Check
No
Self Check
Directionality
No
DNN Directionality
Expansion
No
Quiet Expansion: Maximum expansion
Fall Detection
No
Fall Alert
Hearing Aids Left Behind
No
Hearing aids left behind
Hearing Health and Activity Tracking
No
Hearing Health & Activity Tracking
Language Translation
No
Translate
Machine Learning
No
Gen AI Smart Assistant & TeleHear AI
Machine Noise Reduction
No
Up to 22 dB
Noise Reduction
No
Speech in Noise Reduction: Up to 22 dB
Processing Channels
No
24
Push-to-Talk
No
Push-to-talk
Real-Ear Target Match
No
REM Target Match
Reminders
No
Yes
Remote Fitting
No
TeleHear full remote fit
Spatial Noise Cancellation
No
DNN Spatial Awareness
Speech Transcription
No
Transcribe
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
No
Transient Noise Reduction: Up to 15 dB
Tinnitus Relief
No
Multiflex Tinnitus Pro
Unique Amplification Strategy
No
DNN Dual Compressor: Maximum
Wind Noise Reduction
No
Wind Reduction: Up to 35 dB