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Product Comparison
Nuheara IQBuds Max 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
Nuheara IQBuds Max3.0
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8
Speech in noise
Nuheara IQBuds Max2.0
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.6
Own voice
Nuheara IQBuds Max2.2
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.8
Feedback handling
Nuheara IQBuds Max3.4
Starkey Edge AI RIC4.7
Music streaming
Nuheara IQBuds Max4.3
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Nuheara IQBuds MaxStarkey Edge AI RIC
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Receiver–
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting Formula–
Fitting Formulae-STAT 2.0 (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Listening Program–
Listening ProgramPersonal (Automatic)
Volume Setting–
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software Version–
Software VersionUnknown
Tuning Adjustments–
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Patient Experience Level set at "3 Experienced", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notes–
Notesn/a