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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Starkey Edge AI RIC
Side-by-side HearAdvisor lab results with SoundGrades, expert pick badges, and the same visualizations we use in product reviews.
Uses Official HearAdvisor Lab Data
Performance metrics
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Lab metric by fit
Speech in quiet
Apple AirPods Pro 33.5
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8
Speech in noise
Apple AirPods Pro 32.7
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.6
Own voice
Apple AirPods Pro 31.9
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.8
Feedback handling
Apple AirPods Pro 35.0
Starkey Edge AI RIC4.7
Music streaming
Apple AirPods Pro 34.3
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Apple AirPods Pro 3Starkey Edge AI RIC
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting Formulae-STAT 2.0 (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Listening ProgramDefault
Listening ProgramPersonal (Automatic)
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software VersionSoftware v26.0.1
Firmware v8A353
Software VersionUnknown
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Conversation Boost enabled, Ambient Noise Reduction at maximum, Tone at Brighter maximum
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Patient Experience Level set at "3 Experienced", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notesn/a
Notesn/a