ReSound Sensia vs. Starkey Edge AI

Check out our comparison of the ReSound Sensia 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.

ReSound Sensia 9 microRIE
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Product Overview

Sensia
Edge AI
Form Factor
Expert Rating
N/A
Score
4.3
User Rating
—
5.05 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
MildModerateSevere
MildModerateSevere
Product Features
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidTelecoilIP68+

Expert Ratings

Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.

Sensia
Edge AI

HearingTracker Score

Sensia

Not yet rated by our experts

Edge AI
4.3ABOVE AVERAGE

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.

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HearAdvisor SoundScore

Sensia

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Edge AI
4.3ABOVE AVERAGE

Starkey Edge AI RIC achieved a SoundScore of 4.3/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #20 of 39 Prescription Hearing Aid devices tested. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 4.19/5.

Build Quality

Sensia

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Edge AI
4.8EXCELLENT

Edge AI have excellent build quality as evidenced by their IP68 ingress rating. However, the portable charging case does not feel as robust compared to other prescription hearing aid brands.

Battery

Sensia

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Edge AI
4.6EXCELLENT

Edge AI offers an impressive 51 hour battery life on a single charge, with a quick recharge time of just 3.5 hours. Their rechargeable battery outperforms most products available today.

Bluetooth

Sensia

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Edge AI
5.0EXCELLENT

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

App Features

Sensia

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Edge AI
4.6EXCELLENT

The My Starkey app features an updated look and offers useful features like sound customization and health tracking. However, user reviews indicate that connection issues can occur.

Comfort

Sensia

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Edge AI
5.0EXCELLENT

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

Design

Sensia

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Edge AI
5.0EXCELLENT

I find Edge AI hearing aids similar to their previous generation Genesis, and overall more modern and sleek compared to the previous Evolv AI generation. Starkey also offers various color choices and the fitting can be adjusted to meet your needs and preferences.

Value

Sensia

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Edge AI
3.3BELOW AVERAGE

Starkey Edge AI RIC has a value score of 3.2/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

Handling

Sensia

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Edge AI
4.7EXCELLENT

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

Pro Support

Sensia

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Edge 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

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Sensia
Edge AI
Busy Cafe
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Sensia

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Edge AI
Quiet Office
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Sensia

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Edge AI
Streaming Music
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Sensia

Lab recordings not yet available

Edge 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

Sensia
Edge 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.

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 (RIC RT)

StarLink Premium Charger 2.0 (RIC RT)

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

Sensia
Edge AI
Accelerometer
No
Yes
Battery Life
Up to 30 hours without streaming; 24 hours typical, including several hours of streaming. Runtime varies with use, hearing loss, battery age and environment.
No
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+
Telecoil
No
Yes
Volume Rocker
No
Yes

Software Features

Sensia
Edge AI
Adjustment Bands
17
24
Adjustment Synchronization
Yes
Ear-to-Ear Technology
AI Noise Removal
Intelligent All-AroundAlso covers Directionality, Environmental AdaptationIntelligent FocusIntelligent Noise Tracker3 settings
  • Personalization
  • User Control
  • App Control
Automatic Phone Program
No
Autocoil and Autophone
Directionality
Adjustable directional mixAutoscope Adaptive Directionality™Binaural beamformingIntelligent All-AroundAlso covers AI Noise Removal, Environmental AdaptationSynchronized SoftSwitching™
  • Adaptive
  • Dynamic
  • Directional
Environmental Adaptation
360 All AroundAcoustIQEnvironmental Optimizer IIIntelligent All-AroundAlso covers AI Noise Removal, Directionality
Sound Manager
Expansion
3 settings
4 levels
Extended bandwidth
No
Yes
Fall Detection
No
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
DFS Ultra III: With Music Mode
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
Sound Shaper
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
17
64
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sense™: Standard receivers on RIE models
No
Streaming Bass Boost
3 settings
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