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Phonak Lyric 4 vs. Yeasound RIC800

Check out our comparison of the Phonak Lyric 4 vs Yeasound RIC800. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

Phonak Lyric 4
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Lyric 4

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Score
4.2
Yeasound RIC800
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Product Overview

Lyric 4
RIC800
Form Factor
Form FactorExtended wear hearing aids are placed deep into the canal and kept there for a few months. When the battery expires the aid is disposed of and replaced by a fresh device.
Form FactorThis type of hearing aid sits behind the ear. A wire runs along the top of the ear and down to a speaker sitting inside the ear canal. An custom-fitted mold may be required.
Expert Rating
N/A
Score
4.2
User Rating
3.818 reviews
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Hearing Loss LevelHearing Loss LevelThis represents HearingTracker's best guess on suitability. Please consult a licensed audiologist to confirm your own candidacy for this device.
MildModerate
MildModerate
Product Features
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RechargeableiPhoneAndroid

Expert Ratings

Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.

Lyric 4
RIC800

HearingTracker Score

Lyric 4

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RIC800
4.2ABOVE AVERAGE

It's streams to both both iPhone and Android, and scored in the top 5% of all OTC hearing aids tested by the independent HearAdvisor Lab.

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HearAdvisor SoundScore

Lyric 4

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RIC800
4.5EXCELLENT

Yeasound RIC800 achieved a SoundScore of 4.46/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #1 of 61 OTC Hearing Aid devices tested. The OTC Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.47/5.

Build Quality

Lyric 4

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RIC800
4.1AVERAGE

Yeasound RIC800 have an ingress protection rating of IPX8. They appear well-built and approach the feel of a prescription hearing aid.

Battery

Lyric 4

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RIC800
4.6EXCELLENT

RIC800 last up to 31 hours per charge and take around 3 hours to recharge. You can expect shorter battery life while streaming, although the batteries should still last all day.

Bluetooth

Lyric 4

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RIC800
4.5EXCELLENT

RIC800 offer wireless control and streaming with Bluetooth. While we could not test this on Android, functionality was fairly good on iOS with a few noted drawbacks.

App Features

Lyric 4

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RIC800
3.5BELOW AVERAGE

RIC800 offer fairly good sound customization for a preset-based OTC hearing aid. I liked the addition of a 3-band equalizer and access to controls over noise reduction and microphone settings.

Comfort

Lyric 4

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RIC800
5.0EXCELLENT

I found RIC800 very comfortable thanks to their small design and lightweight.

Design

Lyric 4

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RIC800
5.0EXCELLENT

Yeasound RIC800 look like modern receiver-in-canal hearing aids and could easily be mistaken for prescription devices.

Value

Lyric 4

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RIC800
4.4ABOVE AVERAGE

Yeasound RIC800 has a value score of 4.4/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

Handling

Lyric 4

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RIC800
4.5EXCELLENT

RIC800 were easy to use and get in my ears, though you may need some practice if you have not worn receiver-in-canal devices before.

Pro Support

Lyric 4

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RIC800
1.0BELOW AVERAGE

Yeasound offers remote assistance from their technical support team. To our knowledge, they are not offering audiologic support from licensed providers at this time.

Lab Recordings

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Lyric 4
RIC800
Busy CafeBusy CafeSpeech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
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Lyric 4

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RIC800
Quiet OfficeQuiet OfficeSpeech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
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Lyric 4

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RIC800
Streaming MusicStreaming MusicStreaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
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Lyric 4

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RIC800

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

Compatible accessories for each hearing aid

Lyric 4
RIC800
IIC Adjustment ToolIIC Adjustment ToolAllows users to adjust an IIC hearing aid with a magnetic tool.

SoundLync

None

Hardware

Lyric 4
RIC800
Bluetooth® AudioBluetooth® AudioThis hearing aid is capable of streaming Bluetooth® audio certain phones and/or devices.
No
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
IP Rating
No
IPx8
Rechargeable BatteriesRechargeable BatteriesCharge your batteries overnight in a docking station and get a full day's use (in most cases) of battery life the following day.
No
Lithium-ion
Volume RockerVolume RockerA volume rocker or wheel to allows the adjustment of volume with a finger.
No
Yes

Software Features

Lyric 4
RIC800
AI Noise RemovalAI Noise RemovalArtificial Intelligence is utilized to remove or modify background noise from the sound signal to help isolate speech for better speech understanding.
No
Yes
Environmental AdaptationEnvironmental AdaptationThe hearing aid can detect different acoustical environments, like speech in noise, and adjust the sound of the hearing aid accordingly to drive comfort or speech understanding, etc.
No
Yes
Tinnitus ReliefTinnitus ReliefTinnitus, or ringing in the ears, can be addressed by hearing aids in several different ways, such as introducing a soft therapeutic signal or targeted notched noise.
No
Yes