Starkey Genesis Ai hearing aids review and prices list in the UK
Updated: 5 days ago
I had the pleasure of attending the Starkey Genesis launch in Manchester in late October 2023. This article reflects on the highlights of the latest Starkey Genesis hearing aid. It benefits those in the market for the best hearing aids with streaming capabilities and understanding speech in the presence of background noise.
As you can see the flare of the evening was "all-new beginning, Starkey Genesis". Starkey CEO Brandon Sawalich and his team were on the European roadshow to introduce the product in the EU, with one loud and clear message, this is a new beginning.
The presentations clearly explained why this is a new beginning for Starkey hearing aids. Some of the highlights are:
51 hours battery run life, the longest in the industry
Starkey Neuro S1 processor, the fastest sound processor hired in hearing aids ever (helps better AI processing).
Edge+ mode (enhances speech understanding in a noisy environment)
Ergonomic design to sit behind your ear and a new speaker to be comfortable and the hearing aid be invisible from any direction
Improved Bluetooth results in improved streaming and handsfree talk
A bigger dynamic range on louder noise allows for a better listening experience in situations such as live music
Improved IP68 humid, water and dust resistance
New fitting software and new hearing aid App for Starkey Genesis
After the above summary let's dive into #StarkeyGenesis with a detailed Q/A. Please see the full catalogue and Starkey price list here.
Is Starkey Genesis the best hearing aid for hearing speech in the market?
Does Starkey Genesis do deep neural network processing?
What's the benefit of deep neural network processing in Starkey Genesis?
Does Starkey Genesis hearing aids offer the longest battery life on the market?
How is the streaming soundtrack managed in Starkey Genesis hearing aids?
Is Starkey Genesis waterproof?
Does Starkey Genesis come with a portable charger?
What's new with My Starkey App?
What are the differences in technology levels of Starkey Genesis?
How much is a pair of Starkey Genesis in the UK market?
Is Starkey Genesis the best hearing aid for hearing speech in the market?
Starkey Genesis was introduced to the hearing aids market just about 14 months after Starkey Evolv. More importantly
Does Starkey Genesis do deep neural network processing?
Yes. Starkey S1 processor hires a Deep Neural Network (DNN) accelerator engine that mimics the cerebral cortex of the human brain to help fix what years of hearing loss have broken. Read more about this on the Starkey website.
What's the benefit of deep neural network processing in Starkey Genesis?
Utilizing complex pattern recognition with advanced machine learning technology, it adapts to more listening situations than ever before. The unprecedented speed of the Starkey Genesis S1 processor opened the door to a patented additive compression system. By synthesizing the signals from slow and fast compression systems — like the neural fibres that code different information for the brain — Starkey Genesis delivers optimized perceptual outcomes.
Does Starkey Genesis hearing aids offer the longest battery life on the market?
Absolutely. Starkey Genesis hearing aids offer 40 to 51 hours of run time when fully charged. That is about 50 to 60 per cent more run time on one charge than any other hearing aid in the market. ultra-low design of the Starkey S1 processor allows such a leap in rechargeable hearing aids. In my experience, rechargeable hearing aids are yet to become widely accepted among hearing