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Phonak Audéo B vs Starkey Halo iQ

Check out our comparison of the Phonak Audéo B vs Starkey Halo iQ. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.

Phonak Audéo B
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Model
  • Phonak Audéo B 10
  • Phonak Audéo B 13
  • Phonak Audéo B 312
  • Phonak Audéo B 312T
  • Phonak Audéo B Direct
  • Phonak Audéo B R
Level
  • Phonak Audéo B B90
  • Phonak Audéo B B70
  • Phonak Audéo B B50
  • Phonak Audéo B B30
Phonak Audéo B
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Starkey Halo iQ
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Model
  • Starkey Halo iQ RIC 13
  • Starkey Halo iQ RIC 312
Level
  • Starkey Halo iQ i2400
  • Starkey Halo iQ i2000
  • Starkey Halo iQ i1600
Starkey Halo iQ
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Product Overview

Form Factor
BTE
RITE
User Rating
4.0
71 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
  • Profound
Product Family
6 models
2 models
Retail Price
$7,000
$7,998

Hardware Features

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Accessory required
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
13
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Accessory required
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Push Button Options
  • Program control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Water Resistant Coating
Yes
Yes

Software Features

Adaptive Adjustments
FlexControl
Adjustment Bands
20
24
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Yes
Audio Stream Mixer
Automatic Phone Program
EasyPhone
Clarity Volume Control
FlexVolume
Directionality
UltraZoom: Premium
Acuity E2E Directionality: 24
Acuity Immersion Directionality
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Echo Reduction
EchoBlock
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
WhistleFree Feedback Cancellation
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Speech Shift
Listening Programs
5
Machine Noise Reduction
E2E Machine Noise Adaptation: 4 options
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
  • 4 options
Acuity Voice: 4 options
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Processing Channels
24
Spatial Noise Cancellation
SNR-Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Multiflex Tinnitus Technology
Unique Amplification Strategy
Acuity Speech Optimization: Maximum
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
E2E Wind Noise Management: 4 options

Accessories

Battery Charger
  • Phonak Charger Case RIC
  • Phonak Mini Charger RIC
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ComPilot Air II
  • ComPilot II
CROS System
Landline Phone
  • Dect II
Power Pack
  • Phonak Power Pack
Remote Control
  • ComPilot Air II
  • ComPilot II
Remote Mic Neckloop
Remote Microphone
Smartphone App
  • RemoteControl App
  • TruLink Hearing Control App
Smartphone Streamer
  • ComPilot Air II
  • ComPilot II
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • EasyCall II
Smartwatch App
  • TruLink® Hearing Control App
TV Streamer
  • TVLink II basestation
Wireless DAI Boot