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Phonak Virto M vs Starkey Livio

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

Phonak Virto M
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Starkey Livio
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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
Product Family
Retail Price
$6,289
$9,112

Hardware Features

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Battery Size
312
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
5
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
11
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Telecoil
Volume Rocker
Yes
Yes
Water Resistant Coating
Yes

Software Features

Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Automatic Phone Program
EasyPhone
Directionality
UltraZoom: Premium
  • 24
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Echo Reduction
EchoBlock
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 3.0
Environment Manager
Fall Detection
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Feedback Control
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Frequency Lowering
Heart Rate Monitoring
Listening Programs
3
Machine Learning
Machine Learning
Machine Noise Reduction
E2E Machine Noise Adaptation: 4 options
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Spatial Noise Cancellation
SNR-Boost
Noise Control: 4 levels
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Yes
Unique Amplification Strategy
  • 24
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
E2E Wind Noise Management: 4 options

Accessories

3.5mm Line to Streaming
  • Roger EasyPen
  • Remote Microphone +
  • TV
Accessory Connectivity
  • RogerDirect™
Battery Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
  • Remote Microphone +
FM to Digital Streaming
  • Remote Microphone +
Heart Rate Monitoring
  • Thrive App
Landline to Streaming
  • Roger Select™
Remote Adjustments
  • Thrive App
Remote Control
  • RemoteControl
  • Remote
  • Thrive App
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 +
  • Table Microphone
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
  • Roger EasyPen
  • Roger Table Mic II
Smartphone App
  • Thrive App
Smartphone Streamer
  • Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • Roger Select™
  • Remote Microphone +
TV Streamer
  • Roger Select™
  • TV Connector with AirStream™
  • Roger On
  • TV
Telecoil Streamer
  • Remote Microphone +