Starkey Omega AI+ vs. Yeasound RIC800
Check out our comparison of the Starkey Omega AI+ vs Yeasound RIC800. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Product Overview
Expert Ratings
Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.
HearingTracker Score
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It's streams to both both iPhone and Android, and scored in the top 5% of all OTC hearing aids tested by the independent HearAdvisor Lab.
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Yeasound RIC800 achieved a SoundScore of 4.7/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #2 of 65 OTC Hearing Aid devices tested. The OTC Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.68/5.
Build Quality
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Yeasound RIC800 have an ingress protection rating of IPX8. They appear well-built and approach the feel of a prescription hearing aid.
Battery
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RIC800 last up to 31 hours per charge and take around 3 hours to recharge. You can expect shorter battery life while streaming, although the batteries should still last all day.
Bluetooth
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RIC800 offer wireless control and streaming with Bluetooth. While we could not test this on Android, functionality was fairly good on iOS with a few noted drawbacks.
App Features
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RIC800 offer fairly good sound customization for a preset-based OTC hearing aid. I liked the addition of a 3-band equalizer and access to controls over noise reduction and microphone settings.
Comfort
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I found RIC800 very comfortable thanks to their small design and lightweight.
Design
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Yeasound RIC800 look like modern receiver-in-canal hearing aids and could easily be mistaken for prescription devices.
Value
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Yeasound RIC800 has a value score of 4.6/5 based on lab performance and public display price.
Handling
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RIC800 were easy to use and get in my ears, though you may need some practice if you have not worn receiver-in-canal devices before.
Pro Support
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Yeasound offers remote assistance from their technical support team. To our knowledge, they are not offering audiologic support from licensed providers at this time.
Lab Recordings
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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
StarLink Charger 3.0
Charging station and carrying case for Omega AI+ mRIC R and RIC RT. Includes Turbo Charge.
StarLink Premium Charger 3.0+1
Charging station and carrying case with onboard battery for Omega AI+ mRIC R and RIC RT. Includes Turbo Charge.
StarLink Edge LE Adapter
Wireless accessory listed for Omega AI+; part P00018678. The supplied guide does not explain its operation.
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.
StarLink Edge Remote Microphone
Remote microphone compatible with Omega AI hearing aids using Bluetooth LE Audio.
StarLink Edge Table Microphone
Table microphone compatible with Omega AI hearing aids for group conversations.
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.
Hear Share
Works with My Starkey to share hearing aid usage, activity progress, and safety information with people chosen by the wearer.
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
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Software Features
- Always-on
- Automatic
- User Control
- Personalization
- App Control