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Sony CRE-C20 vs Starkey Omega AI

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
Sony CRE-C20 Hero
SonySoundGrade B

Sony CRE-C20

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Expert Choice
Expert
Choice
Starkey Omega AI Hero
StarkeySoundGrade A

Starkey Omega AI

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

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Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
Sony CRE-C204.7
Starkey Omega AI4.0
Speech in noise
Sony CRE-C203.2
Starkey Omega AI2.9
Own voice
Sony CRE-C202.9
Starkey Omega AI2.7
Feedback handling
Sony CRE-C203.9
Starkey Omega AI4.6
Music streaming
Sony CRE-C200.0
Starkey Omega AI3.2

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Sony CRE-C20Starkey Omega AI
Ear CouplingSleeve Vented
Ear CouplingClosed Vented Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting Formulae-STAT 2.0 (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Listening ProgramDefault
Listening ProgramPersonal (Automatic)
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software VersionFirmware v3.1.0.15005
Software VersionSoftware v2025.1.10194.0 Firmware v10.2.0.11
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
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Patient Experience Level set at "3 Experienced", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notesn/a
Notesn/a