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Phonak Virto Infinio vs. Starkey Edge AI
Check out our comparison of the Phonak Virto Infinio vs Starkey Edge 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 Virto Infinio is a custom in-ear hearing aid line featuring advanced sound processing technology powered by Phonak's ERA chip, designed to enhance sound quality, connectivity, and personalization. Available in multiple form factors, these hearing aids offer a discreet and customizable solution for individuals with mild to severe hearing loss.
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.
Form Factor
ITC
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
5.0
1 review
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
- Profound
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
—
—
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
Accelerometer
—
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Auracast™ Ready
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Gyroscope
—
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8+
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Accessory volume
- Tinnitus volume
- Edge Mode+
- Manual Alert
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Voice assistant
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Play/Pause
- Voice assistant
- Edge Mode+
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
- Siri
Voice Assistant
—
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Software
AI Noise Removal
—
AI Noise Removal
- Personalization
- User Control
- App Control
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Adjustment Synchronization
Ear-to-Ear Technology
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Automatic Phone Program
Automatic Phone Program
Autocoil and Autophone
Directionality
SpeechSensor
StereoZoom 2.0
UltraZoom: Premium
Directionality
- Adaptive
- Dynamic
- Directional
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 6.0
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Manager
Expansion
—
Expansion
4 levels
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Fall Detection
—
Fall Detection
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Listening Programs
4
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
auto Acclimatization
New User Adaptation
Yes
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Noise Reduction
Up to 22 dB
Speech in Loud Noise Reduction
Speech in Noise Reduction: Up to 22 dB
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Occlusion Reduction
—
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Phone in Stereo
E2E Phone Streaming
Power On Delay
—
Power On Delay
Yes
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Preference Adaptation
—
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
64
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Reduction: Up to 15 dB
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Tinnitus Relief
Multiflex Tinnitus Pro
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor Hearing
Speech Enhancer
Unique Amplification Strategy
- Consonant Enhancement
- Voice AI
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Reduction: Up to 35 dB
Accessories
Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Accessory Connectivity
—
Battery Charger
—
Battery Charger
- StarLink Charger 2.0
- StarLink Premium Charger 2.0
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- StarLink Premium Charger 2.0
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Control
- StarLink Remote Control 2.0
Remote Microphone
- PartnerMic™
Remote Microphone
—
Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone App
- My Starkey
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- StarLink Edge TV Streamer
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