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Phonak Virto M vs Starkey Halo iQ

Check out our comparison of the Phonak Virto M vs Starkey Halo iQ. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.

Phonak Virto M
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Starkey Halo iQ
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Product Overview

Form Factor
ITC
RITE
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
  • Profound
Product Family
Retail Price
$6,289
$7,998

Hardware Features

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Battery Size
13
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating (Liquid)
IP Rating (Solid)
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Push Button Options
  • Program control
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Water Resistant Coating
Yes

Software Features

Adjustment Bands
20
24
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Yes
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Automatic Phone Program
EasyPhone
Directionality
UltraZoom: Premium
Acuity E2E Directionality: 24
Acuity Immersion Directionality
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Echo Reduction
EchoBlock
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 3.0
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
WhistleFree Feedback Cancellation
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Speech Shift
Listening Programs
3
Machine Noise Reduction
E2E Machine Noise Adaptation: 4 options
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
  • 4 options
Acuity Voice: 4 options
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Processing Channels
24
Spatial Noise Cancellation
SNR-Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Multiflex Tinnitus Technology
Unique Amplification Strategy
Acuity Speech Optimization: Maximum
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
E2E Wind Noise Management: 4 options

Accessories

3.5mm Line to Streaming
  • Roger EasyPen
Accessory Connectivity
  • RogerDirect™
Landline to Streaming
  • Roger Select™
Remote Control
  • RemoteControl
Remote Mic Neckloop
  • Roger MyLink
Remote Microphone
  • PartnerMic™
  • Roger Clip-on Mic
  • Roger EasyPen
  • Roger Pen
  • Roger Select™
  • Roger Table Mic II
  • Roger On
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
  • Roger EasyPen
  • Roger Table Mic II
Smartphone App
  • TruLink Hearing Control App
Smartphone Streamer
  • Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • Roger Select™
Smartwatch App
  • TruLink® Hearing Control App
TV Streamer
  • Roger Select™
  • TV Connector with AirStream™
  • Roger On