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Starkey Edge AI RIC vs Yeasound RIC800

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
Starkey Edge AI RIC Hero
StarkeySoundGrade B

Starkey Edge AI RIC

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

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YeasoundSoundGrade A

Yeasound RIC800

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

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Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8
Yeasound RIC8004.1
Speech in noise
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.6
Yeasound RIC8002.1
Own voice
Starkey Edge AI RIC2.8
Yeasound RIC8002.1
Feedback handling
Starkey Edge AI RIC4.7
Yeasound RIC8005.0
Music streaming
Starkey Edge AI RIC3.8
Yeasound RIC8004.3

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Starkey Edge AI RICYeasound RIC800
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingClosed Vented Dome
ReceiverMedium-power
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting Formulae-STAT 2.0 (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramPersonal (Automatic)
Listening ProgramAdaptive
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Volume Setting60% volume
Software VersionUnknown
Software VersionFirmware v158.1.0.50
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Patient Experience Level set at "3 Experienced", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuning AdjustmentsHearing Type at "High-frequency Sound Enhancement", Other settings at manufacturer default
Notesn/a
NotesTuned and Initial Fittings identical as further adjustments did not improve fitting.