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iBstone AuraLink 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
iBstone AuraLink2.2
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8
Speech in noise
iBstone AuraLink-0.1
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.6
Own voice
iBstone AuraLink2.7
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.8
Feedback handling
iBstone AuraLink5.0
Starkey Edge AI RIC4.7
Music streaming
iBstone AuraLink3.6
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
iBstone AuraLinkStarkey Edge AI RIC
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
ReceiverDefault
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting Formulae-STAT 2.0 (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Listening ProgramOutdoor (Noisy)
Listening ProgramPersonal (Automatic)
Volume SettingLeft 15%; Right 25%
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software Version1.0.5
Software VersionUnknown
Tuning Adjustmentsn/a
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Patient Experience Level set at "3 Experienced", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
NotesInitial and Tuned fits identical as subsequent setting changes maintained or degraded performance
Notesn/a