ReSound Nexia vs. Starkey Omega AI

Check out our comparison of the ReSound Nexia 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.

Score
4.2
ReSound Nexia microRIE 9
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Product Overview

Nexia
Omega AI
Form Factor
Expert Rating
Score
4.2
Score
4.5
User Rating
2.63 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
MildModerateSevere
MildModerateSevere
Product Features
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68+

Expert Ratings

Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.

Nexia
Omega AI

HearingTracker Score

Nexia
4.2ABOVE AVERAGE

The ReSound Nexia Hearing Aids with Auracast are advanced hearing devices that feature the latest Bluetooth LE standard and Auracast broadcast audio technology, enhancing wireless connectivity and streaming capabilities. Launched in September 2023, these hearing aids offer a range of models suitable for mild to profound hearing loss, with options for hands-free calling, rechargeable batteries, and sophisticated noise reduction features.

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Omega AI
4.5EXCELLENT

Starkey Omega AI is a top-tier prescription hearing aid with excellent speech-in-noise performance, a best-in-class app and wellness features, and standout durability and battery life—though its high price and feature-heavy setup won’t suit everyone.

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HearAdvisor SoundScore

Nexia
4.0AVERAGE

Resound Nexia achieved a SoundScore of 4.0/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #28 of 39 Prescription Hearing Aid devices tested. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 4.19/5.

Omega AI
4.5EXCELLENT

Starkey Omega AI achieved a SoundScore of 4.5/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #13 of 39 Prescription Hearing Aid devices tested. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 4.19/5.

Build Quality

Nexia
5.0EXCELLENT

Resound Nexia Micro RIE have an excellent build quality with a robust, portable charging case and a high ingress rating of IP68.

Omega AI
5.0EXCELLENT

Starkey has improved the overall build quality with Omega, as evidenced by the enhanced IP68 ingress rating. The new portable charging case also feels well built.

Battery

Nexia
4.6EXCELLENT

Nexia Micro RIE offer all-day battery life up to 30 hours, with a quick recharge time of 3 hours in the portable charger.

Omega AI
4.6EXCELLENT

Omega AI offers an impressive 51 hour battery life per charge, just like the previous Edge AI model., with a quick 3.5 recharge time.

Bluetooth

Nexia
5.0EXCELLENT

Nexia are compatible with both iOS and Android, offering wireless audio streaming and hands-free calls.

Omega AI
5.0EXCELLENT

Omega AI hearing aids are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for audio streaming and hands-free calling.

App Features

Nexia
4.5EXCELLENT

I found Resound's Smart3D app easy to use with many useful features, including "Check My Fit" which helps with correct insertion. The app unfortunately lacks health and fitness tracking.

Omega AI
5.0EXCELLENT

The new My Starkey app features an updated look and adds additional useful features for sound customization, health tracking, balance, and more.

Comfort

Nexia
5.0EXCELLENT

Nexia Micro RIE were extremely comfortable and lightweight in my ears. In general, hearing care providers can make numerous physical changes to prescription hearing aids like Real to improve comfort.

Omega AI
5.0EXCELLENT

Omega AI RIC are capable of excellent comfort which can be personalized by your hearing care provider.

Design

Nexia
5.0EXCELLENT

Nexia are sleek, smaller than ever, and modern looking prescription hearing aids. They also allow you to customize the look of your hearing aids with an array of color options.

Omega AI
5.0EXCELLENT

Omega hearing aids are nearly identical to Starkeys previous Edge AI model. They are sleek, available in various colors, and can be adjusted to meet your needs.

Value

Nexia
3.2BELOW AVERAGE

Resound Nexia has a value score of 3.2/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

Omega AI
3.4BELOW AVERAGE

Starkey Omega AI has a value score of 3.4/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

Handling

Nexia
4.5EXCELLENT

Nexia are easy to use and adjust using either the multi-function button or Smart3D app. I had no issues making adjustments with either.

Omega AI
4.8EXCELLENT

Omega AI and the associated app are very easy to use, though the receiver-in-ear style may require some initial practice.

Pro Support

Nexia
5.0EXCELLENT

Prescription hearing aids like Nexia are fit by hearing care providers so you should receive quality care. The Smart3D app also opens the possibility for remote programming and virtual follow-up appointments.

Omega AI
5.0EXCELLENT

You should receive quality hearing care and support from your provider. Starkey also offers technical support and provides a Telehear remote services app, connecting your with your provider for remote care.

Lab Recordings

Listen to direct output recordings from our acoustic test lab.

Nexia
Omega AI
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Nexia
Omega AI
Quiet Office
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Nexia
Omega AI
Streaming Music
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Nexia
Omega AI

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

Nexia
Omega AI
Battery Charger

Premium Charger

Charges device when connected to power outlet, and also holds up to three full charges due to its onboard battery.

Standard Charger

Charges device when connected to power outlet.

Desktop Charger

A desktop charger for ReSound hearing aids. Does not charge on the go.

StarLink Charger 2.0

The StarLink Charger 2.0 is designed to charge non-custom lithium-ion rechargeable hearing aids, such as RIC RT and mRIC R styles. It requires an external power source, such as a wall outlet, for operation as it lacks an on-board battery. With turbo charging, users can get approximately 3 hours of use time from just 10 minutes of charging when the hearing aids' battery is low. Hearing aids are fully charged in 3.5 hours, and LED indicators show the charging status.

StarLink Premium Charger 2.0+1

The StarLink Premium Charger 2.0 offers the same charging capability for non-custom hearing aids like RIC RT and mRIC R but includes an on-board battery. This feature allows charging without being plugged into an external power source. The Premium charger can fully charge hearing aids up to three times on a single charge and offers turbo charging for quick boosts. It fully charges hearing aids in 3.5 hours, and LED indicators provide information about both the hearing aids' and the charger's battery status.

StarLink Charger 2.0 (mRIC R)

StarLink Premium Charger 2.0 (mRIC R)

CROS System

Nexia RIE CROS

Wirelessly transmits sound from the non-hearing ear to the hearing ear—offering all-day battery life, intuitive balance controls, Bluetooth® LE Audio and Auracast™ connectivity, and support for wireless accessories like the Multi-Mic+ and TV-streamer+. Compatible with other receiver-in-canal devices.

None
Remote Control

Unite Remote Control 2

Gives you push-button control of volume and program settings on your hearing aids and lets you manage streaming accessories.

Unite Phone Clip++2

Small enough to clip onto your shirt collar, it streams phone calls and audio to your hearing aids from any Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone or smartphone.

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

Micro Mic

A matchbook-sized remote wireless microphone that lets you hear from a distance up to 80 feet away.

Multi Mic++3

The Multi-Mic+ is a versatile wireless accessory designed to help hearing aid users hear more clearly in challenging situations. It can be clipped onto clothing or worn on a lanyard to pick up a speaker’s voice and stream it directly to compatible hearing aids, or it can be placed on a table to capture group conversations in “table mode.” In addition to acting as a remote microphone, the Multi-Mic+ connects to other audio sources through a built-in telecoil, FM receiver (optional), or a standard 3.5 mm line-in cable, allowing users to stream sound from loop systems, FM transmitters, computers, TVs, or other devices. With a streaming range of up to 25 meters (82 feet), automatic mode switching, volume controls, and app integration, it provides flexible, high-quality sound input across a wide variety of listening environments

None
Smartphone App

ReSound Smart 3D app+2

Adjusts sound, volume and balance settings, tinnitus settings, and allows your provider to make remote adjustments to your hearing aid programs.

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.

TV Streamer

Unite TV Streamer 2

Streams stereo sound from the television directly to your hearing aids from up to 22 feet away.

ReSound TV Streamer+

The ReSound TV-Streamer+, which supports Bluetooth Auracast, streams high-quality sound with speech clarity directly to your hearing aids at the volume you prefer.

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

Nexia
Omega AI
Accelerometer
No
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Bluetooth® Auracast™
Gyroscope
No
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Accessory required (Android)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating
IP68
IP68+
Mic + Speaker In Ear
Yes
No
Push Button
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
  • Power on/off
  • Accessory volume
  • Tinnitus volume
  • Edge Mode+
  • Manual Alert
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
  • Accept/end calls
  • Play/Pause
  • Voice assistant
  • Edge Mode+
Volume Rocker
No
Yes

Software Features

Nexia
Omega AI
Adjustment Bands
17
24
Adjustment Synchronization
No
Ear-to-Ear Technology
AI Noise Removal
No
  • Personalization
  • User Control
  • App Control
Automatic Phone Program
No
Autocoil and Autophone
Directionality
Front FocusSynchronized SoftSwitching™
Directional ProcessingAdaptiveDynamicDirectionalDNN 360 Directionality
Environmental Adaptation
360 All AroundEnvironmental Optimizer II
Sound Manager
Expansion
3 settings
4 levels
Extended bandwidth
No
Yes
Fall Detection
No
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
DFS Ultra III
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
No
Yes
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
4
Machine Learning
No
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
No
E2E Machine Noise Adaptation: Up to 22 dB
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
Yes
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: 5 settings
Up to 22 dBSpeech in Loud Noise ReductionSpeech in Noise ReductionUp to 22 dB
Phone in Stereo
No
E2E Phone Streaming
Power On Delay
No
Yes
Processing Channels
No
64
Spatial Noise Cancellation
No
DNN 360 Spatial Awareness
Streaming Bass Boost
No
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Impulse Noise Reduction: 3 settings
Transient Noise Reduction: Up to 15 dB
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Multiflex Tinnitus Pro
Unique Amplification Strategy
No
  • Consonant Enhancement
  • Voice AI
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: 3 settings
Wind Reduction: Up to 35 dB