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Olive Union Air 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
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Speech in quiet
Olive Union Air3.4
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8
Speech in noise
Olive Union Air0.8
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.6
Own voice
Olive Union Air2.2
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.8
Feedback handling
Olive Union Air5.0
Starkey Edge AI RIC4.7
Music streaming
Olive Union Air3.6
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8
Overall fit score
Olive Union Air3.9
Starkey Edge AI RIC4.6
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Olive Union AirStarkey Edge AI RIC
Ear CouplingFoam tip
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 Setting90% (9/10)
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software Versionvm4053d1203
Software VersionUnknown
Tuning AdjustmentsMulti-band equalizer was adjusted, Hearing Settings at "Default", Directionality at "Front", Noise Setting at "3" (max), Feedback Cancellation at "On", Other settings at manufacturer defaults.
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Patient Experience Level set at "3 Experienced", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notes–
Notesn/a