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ReSound OMNIA miniRIE Expert Review

Premium RxReleased 2022

Our lab evaluated the ReSound OMNIA miniRIE using standardized electroacoustic measurements and manikin-based recordings. This independent assessment examines how the device performs across speech clarity, feedback control, and streaming quality.

Dr. Steve TaddeiDr. Steve Taddei, Au.D. — Lab Director & Reviewer
Dr. Abram BaileyDr. Abram Bailey, Au.D. — Fact Checker / Editor
How We Test
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ReSound OMNIA miniRIE
4.0HearAdvisor SoundScoreGrade A
As it sounds out of the box
Bottom Line

The ReSound OMNIA miniRIE is a premium prescription hearing aid with solid speech clarity in quiet, best suited for listeners who prioritize versatile streaming.

Top 61% of Prescription Hearing Aid
Strengths
  • Above-average speech in quiet+0.26 vs category
  • Strong feedback handling
  • iPhone and Android streaming with hands-free support
Drawbacks
  • Low speech in noise performance1.11 vs category
  • Premium price at $4,764
Performance Metrics

SoundScore: 5 Acoustic Dimensions

The card below displays scores for speech-in-quiet, speech-in-noise, feedback management, own-voice naturalness, and streaming fidelity. The purple SoundScore graph is the overall result, and the five graphs after it break it into individual measurements for the selected fit. Each curve shows how scores are spread across all tested hearing aids, and the dot and number mark the score for ReSound OMNIA miniRIE.

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6.0
Choose your fit

Every hearing aid is lab-tested in two states — as it sounds out of the box, and after professional tuning. Switch fits to update the five metric graphs below.

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Speech in quiet
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5.4

How clearly speech comes through in calm, one-on-one surroundings.

Speech in noise
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Speech understanding against loud background noise — the toughest everyday test.

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4.8

How natural your own voice sounds while wearing the aids, without a boomy, plugged-up quality.

Music streaming
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Sound quality of music streamed to the hearing aids over Bluetooth.

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5.0

Resistance to the whistling and squealing caused by acoustic feedback.

Lab Assessment

ReSound OMNIA miniRIE Verdict

The ReSound OMNIA miniRIE is a premium prescription behind-the-ear hearing aid released in 2022, priced at $4,764. In our lab testing, it earned a SoundScore of 4.0/5 (A grade), ranking #26 of 39 prescription hearing aids tested.

This device demonstrates solid speech clarity in quiet environments, scoring 3.7/5—0.26 points above the category average. Own-voice comfort also measures slightly above average at 2.9/5. However, the OMNIA miniRIE struggles in challenging listening situations, with speech-in-noise performance scoring just 1.0/5, which is 1.11 points below the category average and low in absolute terms. This represents a significant limitation for users who frequently encounter noisy environments like restaurants or social gatherings.

Feedback handling is strong in absolute terms at 4.1/5, though this falls 0.62 points below the prescription hearing aid category average of 4.72/5. Music streaming performance is mixed at 2.7/5, essentially matching the category average. The device offers modern connectivity features including iPhone and Android streaming, hands-free calling, and rechargeable batteries.

While the OMNIA miniRIE has earned Expert's Choice Awards in 2023 and 2024, consumers in this premium price tier should note that several competitors—including the Phonak Sphere Infinio and Oticon Intent—achieve higher overall scores. This hearing aid may be best suited for individuals who prioritize performance in quieter settings and value ReSound's ecosystem, but those needing robust noise management should explore alternatives.

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Blind Comparison

Hear the OMNIA miniRIE Against Other Devices

Compare this ReSound model to other hearing aids through recordings captured under identical acoustic conditions. Products are revealed after you complete the challenge, and anonymized responses contribute to ongoing research.

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Amplification Analysis

OMNIA miniRIE Insertion Gain Measurements

The graph below plots measured insertion gain against prescriptive targets across the frequency range. This visualization shows how closely the device's amplification matches the intended fitting rationale for Initial and Tuned conditions.

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Audio Samples

Manikin Recordings of the OMNIA miniRIE

These samples were captured through an acoustic manikin fitted with the OMNIA miniRIE under controlled conditions. A reference recording without amplification is included for direct comparison.

ReSound OMNIA miniRIE Audio Samples

How this hearing aid sounds in our lab scenes. Compare it out of the box and after professional tuning.

Before you listen

  1. Use good-quality headphones.
  2. Take out your hearing aids while you compare.
  3. Play the to set a comfortable level, then leave it.
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Scene type

Scene type: Conversation

Scene: Cafe 1

As tested out of the box
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156 lab recordings of this product. They demonstrate relative processing in our lab and cannot predict an individual fitting outcome.

Technical Documentation

Test Configuration and Fit Observations for the OMNIA miniRIE

The notes below document our fitting observations and the specific test configuration used during evaluation. Both Initial and Tuned fit conditions are available for this device.

Lab Notes

Initial fit observations

In initial fit testing with closed domes, the ReSound OMNIA miniRIE achieved a normalized score of 4.1/5. Speech in quiet performed well at 4.2/5, and feedback handling was strong at 4.2/5. However, speech-in-noise performance was low at 1.1/5, indicating limited benefit in challenging acoustic environments out of the box. Own-voice comfort measured 2.9/5, and music streaming scored 2.5/5. The initial configuration delivers solid results for everyday quiet conversations but shows clear limitations when background noise is present.

Tuned fit observations

After professional tuning—still using closed domes—the normalized score decreased slightly to 3.9/5. Speech in quiet dropped to 3.7/5, while speech in noise remained low at 1.0/5. Feedback handling stayed strong at 4.1/5, and own-voice comfort held steady at 2.9/5. Music streaming improved marginally to 2.7/5. The tuned configuration did not yield meaningful performance gains over the initial fit, suggesting the device performs consistently but without significant optimization potential through fitting adjustments.

Test configuration

Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Ear Coupling
Closed Dome
Closed Dome
Specs
Behind Ear
Behind Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
iPhone Streaming
iPhone Streaming
Android Streaming
Android Streaming
Hands-Free
Hands-Free

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