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Phonak Sphere Infinio Ultra vs Sony CRE-C20

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
Expert Choice
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PhonakSoundGrade A

Phonak Sphere Infinio Ultra

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Sony CRE-C20 Hero
SonySoundGrade B

Sony CRE-C20

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

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Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
Phonak Sphere Infinio Ultra4.7
Sony CRE-C204.7
Speech in noise
Phonak Sphere Infinio Ultra4.4
Sony CRE-C203.2
Own voice
Phonak Sphere Infinio Ultra2.8
Sony CRE-C202.9
Feedback handling
Phonak Sphere Infinio Ultra4.2
Sony CRE-C203.9
Music streaming
Phonak Sphere Infinio Ultra3.3
Sony CRE-C200.0

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Audio scenes

Using MUSHRA scenes (Tuned)

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Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Phonak Sphere Infinio UltraSony CRE-C20
Ear CouplingEasyGuard Vented
Ear CouplingSleeve Vented
ReceiverMedium-power
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Fitting FormulaAdaptive Phonak Digital 3.0 (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramAutoSense OS (Automatic)
Listening ProgramDefault
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Software VersionV1.1.11.0
Software VersionFirmware v3.1.0.15005
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Long-Term Experienced User, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuning AdjustmentsOn-ear assessment performed, Loudness match set at +1 to balance devices binaurally, Sound balance set to +4 More Sharp, Fine tuning performed and left at "Solution 05", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notes
Notesn/a