Hearing aid review: Starkey Omega AI
- Koorosh Nejad
- 2 days ago
- 4 min read
Starkey Omega AI is the latest hearing aid by Starkey, released in October 2025. It holds the same shape and appearance as Starkey Genesis and Starkey Edge hearing aids, but with some new advancements. I don't call Starkey Omega a leap forward, but definitely a push in the right direction. If you are in the market for the latest AI-driven hearing aids with superior speech in noise capability, you may want to consider Starkey Omega in your short list. This article is a brief on Starkey Omega AI hearing aid and its features.
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What are the main upgrades from Starkey Edge AI to Starkey Omega AI hearing aids?
Starkey has pushed the limits of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep neural network (DNN), which have been used in Starkey Edge, one step forward.
The Starkey Omega AI is equipped wth an even more advanced chip to a. Use the directionality and the intention of the wearer into account in its AI and DNN algorithms, and b. It adapts continuously to the real-world environment for the best speech understanding.
In the company’s testing, Omega AI delivered up to an 8 dB improvement in signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and a 28% gain in speech intelligibility in difficult listening environments compared to previous Starkey models. It was also found to excel over all competing products by as much as 6.5 dB in speech-in-noise
Another impressive report is that the above record was achieved with the same power consumption as Starkey Edge. It means the hearing aid is offered to the market in miniRIC with 31 hours of battery run time and a standard RIC model with 51 hours of battery run time.
Is Starkey Omega hearing aid smarter than Starkey Edge?
Yes, I would say so, for two reasons:
The Starkey Omega has a smarter AI and DNN algorithm, so it can perform better to help speech in a challenging listening environment.
The Starkey AI is equipped with a TeleHear Gen AI assistant, which allows the user to do some adjustments on the go, without the need to attend an in-person visit to the clinic. According to Starkey, the system can predict and resolve problems with 93% accuracy, and 84% of patients who have used it reported meaningful benefits.
What are the advantages of the LED light on Starkey Omega AI hearing aids?
The Starkey hearing aids did not have an LED light until now. The LED light on Starkey Omega AI has the following functions:
Indicating the power up and power down of the hearing aids
The LEd flashes when a Bluetooth connectivity is established
Is used to locate the hearing aid in dark when you use the Find My Hearing Aid feature
I really like the last one as it can come handy. The LED is on both the miniRIC R and standard Starkey Omega RIC RT models.
Does Starkey Omega AI hearing aids Auracast ready?
The Starkey Omega AI hearing aids have functionaing Auracast in them. The Starkey Edge Ai and Starkey Omega Ai hearing aids both have a working Auracast.
Does Starkey Omega AI come with Telecoil system?
The standard RIC model of Starkey Edge AI and Starkey Omega AI are rechargeable and have Telecoil system that makes them suitable if you wish to use the telecoil in public places. This along with Auracast make the Starkey Omega AI to connect with legacy Telecoil systems as well as the future Auracast systems.
How robust is Starkey Omega AI?
Although by standards the Starkaey Omega is IP68 but in their recent announcement, Starkey revieled that the Starkey Omega AI is further coated for a better durability in demanding and tough environments. Interestingly, the company also started using a new resin for the shell of the custom-made Starkey hearing aids that is tougher and less fragile.
Does Starkey Omega has the popular Edge mode?
Yes, it is called Edge Mode+. With a tap on your Starkey Omega AI hearing aid, or thorugh the MyStarkey App you can activate the Edge Mode+ for a better listening experience in noisy environments.
What new features are relased with Starkey Omega AI hearing aids?
Continuing its leadership in “Healthable” hearing technology, Starkey has equipped Omega AI with two major new wellness features available through the My Starkey app.
Balance Builder offers a series of guided at-home exercises designed to help users improve stability and coordination. Starkey previously worked with Stanford University to create and validate its unique Balance Assessment feature.
Respiratory Rate Monitor is another industry first, automatically tracking resting breaths per minute in the background without any measurable impact on battery performance.
Together, these tools broaden the role of hearing aids as proactive health companions, integrating hearing and wellness in a way few other manufacturers have attempted.
Conclusion
I have note had a chance to try Starkey Omega AI myself to be able to share a first-hand experience about this hearing aids. However, built ono the Starkey Edge's success I can see that the Starkey Omega would be a great product for a group of patients looking for a pair of hearing aids which are discrete, tiny, long battery life, functioning Auracast and good for speech in noisy environments.
Please stay tuned for more updates about this product which I will reflect in this article soon.
Questions?
Please get in touch via a free telecare consultation if you have any questions about Starkey Omega AI hearing aids.
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