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Eargo 8 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.
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Performance metrics
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Lab metric by fit
Speech in quiet
Eargo 8 2.6
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8
Speech in noise
Eargo 8 0.3
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.6
Own voice
Eargo 8 3.2
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.8
Feedback handling
Eargo 8 4.2
Starkey Edge AI RIC4.7
Music streaming
Eargo 8 0.0
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Audio scenes
Using MUSHRA scenes (Tuned)
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Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Eargo 8 Starkey Edge AI RIC
Ear CouplingPower Dome with Slits
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting Formulae-STAT 2.0 (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Listening ProgramRestaurant
Listening ProgramPersonal (Automatic)
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software VersionSoftware v5.7.0
Software VersionUnknown
Tuning AdjustmentsOn-ear assessment performed, Noise Reduction set to High, Treble at 2 above minimum, Bass at maximum, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Patient Experience Level set at "3 Experienced", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
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Notesn/a