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Lucid Ultra 128 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
Lucid Ultra 128 4.4
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8
Speech in noise
Lucid Ultra 128 2.5
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.6
Own voice
Lucid Ultra 128 2.9
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.8
Feedback handling
Lucid Ultra 128 1.7
Starkey Edge AI RIC4.7
Music streaming
Lucid Ultra 128 2.3
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Lucid Ultra 128 Starkey Edge AI RIC
Ear CouplingClosed Vented Dome
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
ReceiverStandard
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting Formulae-STAT 2.0 (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Listening ProgramLucid (Automatic)
Listening ProgramPersonal (Automatic)
Volume Setting54% (Default 7/13)
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software VersionBT Firmware v12.0.29, Firmware v9.2.33
Software VersionUnknown
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram by Lucid team, LucidShape adjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 65 dB SPL, Other settings at manufacturer default
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Patient Experience Level set at "3 Experienced", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
NotesDefault programming was performed by Lucid team, further adjustments were limited as we did not have access to their proprietary software.
Notesn/a