Signia Styletto IX vs. Starkey Evolv AI
Check out our comparison of the Signia Styletto IX vs Starkey Evolv 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 Styletto IX is a cutting-edge, slimline receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aid launched in March 2024, featuring the advanced "Integrated Xperience" platform. Priced between $4,000 and $6,000, it offers enhanced speech-in-noise processing, Bluetooth LE audio streaming, and a rechargeable battery with up to 20 hours of life, making it a stylish and high-performance option for those with mild-to-severe hearing loss.
Product Description
The Starkey Evolv AI is a sophisticated hearing aid that combines advanced hearing technology with wellness tracking features. Available in various styles and technology levels, it offers automatic adjustments, motion sensors for fall detection, and seamless connectivity with both iOS and Android devices, making it ideal for tech-savvy users looking for comprehensive hearing and health support.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
4.2
14 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Build Quality
4.6Above average
Battery
4.0Above average
Battery
4.4Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
5.0Above average
App Features
4.5Above average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Comfort
4.7Above average
Design
4.8Above average
Design
4.7Above average
Value
3.4Below average
Value
3.1Below average
Handling
4.6Above average
Handling
4.5Above average
SoundScore
4.6Above average
SoundScore
4.1Above average
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
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
3.5mm Line to Streaming
—
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
- StarLink TV Streamer
Battery Charger
- Charger with Qi-Charger Pad
- Styletto IX Dry&Clean Charger
Battery Charger
- Charger
- Mini Turbo Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- StreamLine Mic
Bluetooth Streamer
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
FM to Digital Streaming
—
FM to Digital Streaming
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Styletto IX Dry&Clean Charger
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Heart Rate Monitoring
—
Heart Rate Monitoring
- Thrive App
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Adjustments
- Thrive App
Remote Control
- miniPocket
Remote Control
- Remote
- Thrive App
Remote Microphone
- StreamLine Mic
Remote Microphone
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
- StarLink Mini Remote Microphone
- StarLink Table Microphone
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- Thrive App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StreamLine Mic
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
TV Streamer
- StreamLine TV
TV Streamer
- StarLink TV Streamer
Telecoil Streamer
—
Telecoil Streamer
- StarLink Remote Microphone +
Software
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Direction Selection
- 5/5
Direction Selection
—
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Spatial SpeechFocus
Directionality
- 24
E2E Directionality
Ear Simulation
TruEar 360
Ear Simulation
—
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Echo Reduction
—
Environmental Adaptation
Conversation Dynamics Analyzer
Conversation Source Analyzer: 5/5
RealTime Conversation Enhancement: 5/5
Environmental Adaptation
Environment Manager
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
—
Fall Detection
—
Fall Detection
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Control
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
—
Machine Learning
—
Machine Learning
Machine Learning
Machine Noise Reduction
—
Machine Noise Reduction
E2E Machine Noise Adaptation: 4 options
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Noise Reduction
—
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Own Voice Comfort
—
Phone in Stereo
—
Phone in Stereo
E2E Phone Streaming
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
Sound Imaging: 24
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Noise Control: 4 levels
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Multiflex Tinnitus Pro
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Augmented Focus™
Conversation Booster: 5/5
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Unique Amplification Strategy
Edge Mode: Maximum
- 24
Voice AI
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
E2E Wind Noise Management: 4 options
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
5
Push Button
—
Push Button
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Play/Pause
- Voice assistant
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
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