What makes Starkey hearing aids unique?​

Starkey Edge and Starkey Genesis AI take the advantage of following features to mark one of the most award-winning hearing aids in the market.

1. Artificial intelligence and DNN - With up to 55 million personalised adjustments every hour, Starkey Edge AI is expertly designed to automatically deliver realistic and genuine sound quality in every listening environment, including cars and other vehicles, so you can hear and enjoy life.

2. Superior noise reduction - Edge AI provides an additional 40% reduction in noise designed to reduce listening effort. 

3. Bluetooth - Starkey Edge uses LE Audio Bluetooth and it is Auracast-ready hence connecting to Windows 11+ and other Auracast systems right away; it provides hands-free calls and streaming from any iOS and Android device with Auracast of LE Audio BT.

4. Fall Detector - When set up, Starkey Genesis AI can send notifications to your carer or family members (3 contacts) if you experience an unexpected fall down. See this article on the HearingNow blog on Starkey Fall Detector.

5. Health monitor - Through hiring advanced techniques of Starkey Genesis monitor the number of steps you had, how much and in what environment you spoke and other aspects of your physical and mental health.

6. Reminders - You can set up Starkey Genesis to remind you of routine things such as taking such and such medicine. An excellent option for seniors and elderly with multiple medication plans.

7. Translator - Starkey Genesis can translate what you hear for you!

 

What are the improvements from Starkey Genesis to Starkey Edge AI?

Here are the list of improvements from Starkey Genesis to Starkey Edge:

1. The Edge mode can be on autopilot mode meaning the DNN and AI of the Edge scan and adapt to the best sound experience automatically on the go (when the Edge mode is activated either by a double tap or through the Starkey app)

2. X100 time more DNN processing power (vs. Genesis AI)

3. Neuro Sound Technology 2.0

4. Onboard sensor for listening intention and forward focus

5. Up to 13 dB better SNR in hearing speech in a noisy environment

6. 6 dB better noise reduction (vs Genesis)

7. LE Audio and Auracast ready meaning X2 time streaming range (vs Genesis)

8. 40 hours of battery on mRIC and 50 hours on RIC

9. Improved Bluetooth connectivity compared to Genesis

What is the difference between Starkey Edge AI 24, 20, and 16?

When it comes to choosing the technology level of your hearing aids our best advice is always to choose the highest technology level for the best speech understanding and noise reduction. After all hearing aids could easily live 7-10 years so you need to look at your purchase as an investment. As with any other hearing aid, your ability in speech recognition will drop as you choose lower tech levels of Starkey Genesis, and so will the device's ability in noise cancellation. For a comparison table of different technology levels of Starkey Genesis see the images provided on the product page. 

Is Starkey Edge AI good for speech understanding?

Taking advantage of millions of real-life speech patterns and continuous learning with artificial intelligence algorithms, Starkey Edge AI provides you with one of the best speech-understanding experiences among premium hearing aids. 

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Are Starkey Edge AI hearing aids good for tinnitus management?

Starkey Edge AI is one of the most advanced hearing aids for tinnitus management. Unlike other hearing aids, Starkey Edge allows more control of the masking noise to be altered by the patient for optimum adjustment. Learn more about tinnitus management with Starkey here and contact us if any questions.

What is the cost of Starkey Edge AI RIC?

Given the level of speech understanding that Starkey Edge can provide in the presence of background noise this hearing aid would be one of the most competitive ones when it comes to pricing. Please see Starkey Edge hearing aids price on HearingNow.co.uk

Is Starkey Edge AI the best hearing aid on the market?

Different hearing aids have different approaches to sound processing. Starkey Edge offers one of the best sound qualities in the hearing aid market, placing the hearing aid in the top 5 premium hearing aids based on our in-house experience.

What is the life expectancy of Starkey Edge and Starkey Genesis?

Just like other premium hearing aids Starkey Edge and Starkey Genesis are rated IP68 meaning it is highly robust and resistant to moisture, water wet environments, dust and shock. Please contact us if you are concerned with the life of Starkey Edge. Our warranty and aftercare would provide peace of mind for 5 years. Ask us about our aftercare for Starkey Edge AI hearing aids.

Is Starkey Edge waterproof?

Starkey Edge hearing aids are rated IP68 meaning they can be accidentally submerged in the water to the depth of 1.5mt for 30 minutes and still work just fine.

Should I buy Starkey Edge rechargeable or battery-powered?

Starkey Edge and Starkey Genesis come in rechargeable and 312 battery-powered models.

How fast does Starkey Edge fully charge?

Your Starkey Edge hearing aids can charge up from empty batteries to full in about 3-5 hours. When fully charged they can provide a run time of 40 hours in mRIC model and 50 hours in RIC models, depending on your hearing loss and the amount of streaming you use.

Are Starkey Edge hearing aids good for my brain?

It is a research-backed fact that if not managed your hearing loss can lead to memory loss, poor balance and dementia. Please consult your GP or contact us for a more in-depth discussion about your hearing loss and your mental health.

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What is HearingNow aftercare for Starkey Genesis and Starkey Edge hearing aids?

We cover free aftercare for all our patients who buy a pair of hearing aids from us. HearingNow aftercare includes routine hearing tests (once every 12-18 months), service, cleaning and reprogramming of your hearing aids when and if needed. Please learn more about HearingNow aftercare.

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Can Starkey Edge AI hearing aids be adjusted remotely?

Yes, all of our premium hearing aids including Starkey Edge can be adjusted remotely. That means that you can ask the HearingNow audiologist to adjust your hearing aids while you live or travel outside the UK, or simply if you are not able to attend our clinic in London.

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Where can I find support for Starkey hearing aids?

Please see Starkey support page on HearingNow.