Signia Silk X vs. Starkey Edge AI
Check out our comparison of the Signia Silk X 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 Signia Silk X Hearing Aid is a discreet, in-ear device designed to provide clear and natural sound quality. It offers advanced features and a comfortable fit, making it suitable for a wide range of hearing needs.
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
Instant-Fit CIC
Form Factor
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
—
Build Quality
4.8Above average
Battery
—
Battery
4.6Above average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
—
App Features
4.6Above average
Comfort
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
—
Design
5.0Above average
Value
—
Value
3.1Below average
Handling
—
Handling
4.7Above average
SoundScore
—
SoundScore
4.0Above average
Pro Support
—
Pro Support
5.0Above average
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
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—
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.
Accessories
Battery Charger
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Battery Charger
- StarLink Charger 2.0
- StarLink Premium Charger 2.0
CROS System
- CROS Silk X
CROS System
—
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- StarLink Premium Charger 2.0
Remote Adjustments
- Signia App
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- miniPocket
- Signia App
Remote Control
- StarLink Remote Control 2.0
Smartphone App
- Signia App
Smartphone App
- My Starkey
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- StarLink Edge TV Streamer
Software
AI Noise Removal
—
AI Noise Removal
- Personalization
- User Control
- App Control
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Synchronization
Ultra HD e2e
Adjustment Synchronization
Ear-to-Ear Technology
Automatic Phone Program
—
Automatic Phone Program
Autocoil and Autophone
Directionality
Yes
Directionality
- Adaptive
- Dynamic
- Directional
Echo Reduction
EchoShield
Echo Reduction
—
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Manager
Expansion
—
Expansion
4 levels
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Fall Detection
—
Fall Detection
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Canceller
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Compression
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Listening Programs
6
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
—
New User Adaptation
Yes
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Speech and noise management: 7
Noise Reduction
Up to 22 dB
Speech in Loud Noise Reduction
Speech in Noise Reduction: Up to 22 dB
Phone in Stereo
—
Phone in Stereo
E2E Phone Streaming
Power On Delay
—
Power On Delay
Yes
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
64
Stereo Audio Streaming
Direct Streaming: 5/5
Stereo Audio Streaming
—
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Reduction: Up to 15 dB
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Multiflex Tinnitus Pro
Unique Amplification Strategy
Sound Clarity: 5/5
Unique Amplification Strategy
- Consonant Enhancement
- Voice AI
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Reduction: Up to 35 dB
Hardware
Accelerometer
—
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
—
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
10
Disposable Batteries
—
Gyroscope
—
Gyroscope
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
IP Rating (Liquid)
8+
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
—
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Accessory volume
- Tinnitus volume
- Edge Mode+
- Manual Alert
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Play/Pause
- Voice assistant
- Edge Mode+
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
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