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Phonak Audéo B vs Starkey Livio

Check out our comparison of the Phonak Audéo B vs Starkey Livio. 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 Livio
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Model
  • Starkey Livio BTE 13
  • Starkey Livio RIC 312
  • Starkey Livio RIC R
Level
  • Starkey Livio AI
  • Starkey Livio 2400
  • Starkey Livio 2000
  • Starkey Livio 1600
  • Starkey Livio 1200
  • Starkey Livio 1000
Starkey Livio
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Product Overview

Form Factor
BTE
RITE
User Rating
4.0
71 reviews
3.0
43 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Product Family
6 models
3 models
Retail Price
$7,000
$9,112

Hardware Features

Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Accessory required
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
  • Accessory required
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
5
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
11
Push Button
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Telecoil
Volume Rocker
Yes
Water Resistant Coating
Yes
Yes

Software Features

Adaptive Adjustments
FlexControl
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Audio Stream Mixer
Automatic Phone Program
EasyPhone
Clarity Volume Control
FlexVolume
Directionality
UltraZoom: Premium
  • 24
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Echo Reduction
EchoBlock
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS
Environment Manager
Fall Detection
Fall Alert
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Feedback Control
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Frequency Lowering
Heart Rate Monitoring
Listening Programs
5
Machine Learning
Machine Learning
Machine Noise Reduction
E2E Machine Noise Adaptation: 4 options
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Spatial Noise Cancellation
SNR-Boost
Noise Control: 4 levels
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Yes
Unique Amplification Strategy
  • 24
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
E2E Wind Noise Management: 4 options

Accessories

3.5mm Line to Streaming
  • Remote Microphone +
  • TV
Battery Charger
  • Phonak Charger Case RIC
  • Phonak Mini Charger RIC
Bluetooth Streamer
  • ComPilot Air II
  • ComPilot II
  • Remote Microphone +
CROS System
FM to Digital Streaming
  • Remote Microphone +
Heart Rate Monitoring
  • Thrive App
Landline Phone
  • Dect II
Power Pack
  • Phonak Power Pack
Remote Adjustments
  • Thrive App
Remote Control
  • ComPilot Air II
  • ComPilot II
  • Remote
  • Thrive App
Remote Mic Neckloop
Remote Microphone
  • Remote Microphone +
  • Table Microphone
Smartphone App
  • RemoteControl App
  • Thrive App
Smartphone Streamer
  • ComPilot Air II
  • ComPilot II
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
  • EasyCall II
  • Remote Microphone +
TV Streamer
  • TVLink II basestation
  • TV
Telecoil Streamer
  • Remote Microphone +
Wireless DAI Boot