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Starkey Halo iQ vs Whisper Hearing System

Check out our comparison of the Starkey Halo iQ vs Whisper Hearing System. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.

Starkey Halo iQ
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Whisper Hearing System
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Product Overview

Form Factor
RITE
RITE
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
  • Profound
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Product Family
1 model
Retail Price
$7,998
$139

Hardware Features

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
Protocol
  • Accessory required
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
13
Battery Size
675
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Accessory required
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Water Resistant Coating
Yes
Yes

Software Features

AI Noise Removal
Sound Separation Engine
Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands: 20
Adjustment Synchronization
Yes
Yes
Directionality
Acuity E2E Directionality: 24
Acuity Immersion Directionality
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Expansion
Yes
Feedback Suppression
WhistleFree Feedback Cancellation
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Speech Shift
Listening Programs
Yes
Listening Programs: 3
Machine Learning
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
E2E Machine Noise Adaptation: 4 options
Yes
Noise Reduction
  • 4 options
Acuity Voice: 4 options
Yes
Processing Channels
24
Soft Speech Boost
Yes
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Yes
Stereo Audio Streaming
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Tinnitus Relief
Multiflex Tinnitus Technology
Unique Amplification Strategy
Acuity Speech Optimization: Maximum
Wind Noise Reduction
E2E Wind Noise Management: 4 options
Yes

Accessories

AI Sound Processor
  • Whisper Brain
Bluetooth Streamer
  • Whisper Brain
Remote Control
  • Whisper App
  • Whisper Brain
Smartphone App
  • TruLink Hearing Control App
  • Whisper App
Smartphone Streamer
  • Whisper Brain
Smartwatch App
  • TruLink® Hearing Control App