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Audien Atom X 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
Audien Atom X Hero
AudienSoundGrade C

Audien Atom X

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Starkey Edge AI RIC Hero
StarkeySoundGrade B

Starkey Edge AI RIC

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
Audien Atom X1.5
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8
Speech in noise
Audien Atom X0.3
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.6
Own voice
Audien Atom X2.3
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.8
Feedback handling
Audien Atom X5.0
Starkey Edge AI RIC4.7
Music streaming
Audien Atom X3.3
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Audien Atom XStarkey Edge AI RIC
Ear CouplingClosed Vented Dome
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting Formulae-STAT 2.0 (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Listening ProgramConversation
Listening ProgramPersonal (Automatic)
Volume Setting60% (6/10 volume)
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software VersionUnknown
Software VersionUnknown
Tuning Adjustmentsn/a
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Patient Experience Level set at "3 Experienced", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
NotesTuned and Initial Fittings identical as further adjustments did not improve fitting.
Notesn/a