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Phonak Sphere Infinio 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.

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PhonakSoundGrade A

Phonak Sphere Infinio

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Starkey Edge AI RIC Hero
StarkeySoundGrade B

Starkey Edge AI RIC

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

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Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
Phonak Sphere Infinio4.8
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8
Speech in noise
Phonak Sphere Infinio4.6
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.6
Own voice
Phonak Sphere Infinio2.3
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.8
Feedback handling
Phonak Sphere Infinio3.6
Starkey Edge AI RIC4.7
Music streaming
Phonak Sphere Infinio4.0
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Phonak Sphere InfinioStarkey Edge AI RIC
Ear CouplingClosed Vented Dome
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
ReceiverMedium-power
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting FormulaAdaptive Phonak Digital 3.0 (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Fitting Formulae-STAT 2.0 (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Listening ProgramAutoSense OS (Automatic)
Listening ProgramPersonal (Automatic)
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software Versionv10.0.0.2318
Software VersionUnknown
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Long-Term Experienced User, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Patient Experience Level set at "3 Experienced", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notesn/a
Notesn/a