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Nuheara IQBuds Max vs Phonak Sphere Infinio
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
Nuheara IQBuds Max3.0
Phonak Sphere Infinio4.8
Speech in noise
Nuheara IQBuds Max2.0
Phonak Sphere Infinio4.6
Own voice
Nuheara IQBuds Max2.2
Phonak Sphere Infinio2.3
Feedback handling
Nuheara IQBuds Max3.4
Phonak Sphere Infinio3.6
Music streaming
Nuheara IQBuds Max4.3
Phonak Sphere Infinio4.0
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Nuheara IQBuds MaxPhonak Sphere Infinio
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingClosed Vented Dome
Receiver–
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting Formula–
Fitting FormulaAdaptive Phonak Digital 3.0 (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Listening Program–
Listening ProgramAutoSense OS (Automatic)
Volume Setting–
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software Version–
Software Versionv10.0.0.2318
Tuning Adjustments–
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Long-Term Experienced User, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notes–
Notesn/a