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Starkey Livio vs Whisper Hearing System
Check out our comparison of the Starkey Livio vs Whisper Hearing System. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.
Product Overview
Form Factor
RITE
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Retail Price
$9,112
$139
Hardware Features
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
Protocol
- Accessory required
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Battery Size
675
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Accessory required
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
8
IP Rating (Solid)
5
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
11
Rechargeable Batteries
Telecoil
Volume Rocker
Yes
Water Resistant Coating
Yes
Yes
Software Features
AI Noise Removal
Sound Separation Engine
Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands: 20
Adjustment Synchronization
Yes
Directionality
- 24
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Environment Manager
Yes
Expansion
Yes
Fall Detection
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Control
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Lowering
Heart Rate Monitoring
Listening Programs
Yes
Listening Programs: 3
Machine Learning
Machine Learning
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
E2E Machine Noise Adaptation: 4 options
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Soft Speech Boost
Yes
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Noise Control: 4 levels
Yes
Stereo Audio Streaming
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Tinnitus Relief
Yes
Unique Amplification Strategy
- 24
Wind Noise Reduction
E2E Wind Noise Management: 4 options
Yes
Accessories
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Remote Microphone +
- TV
AI Sound Processor
- Whisper Brain
Battery Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- Remote Microphone +
- Whisper Brain
FM to Digital Streaming
- Remote Microphone +
Heart Rate Monitoring
- Thrive App
Remote Adjustments
- Thrive App
Remote Control
- Remote
- Thrive App
- Whisper App
- Whisper Brain
Remote Microphone
- Remote Microphone +
- Table Microphone
Smartphone App
- Thrive App
- Whisper App
Smartphone Streamer
- Whisper Brain
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Remote Microphone +
TV Streamer
- TV
Telecoil Streamer
- Remote Microphone +