Starkey

What makes Starkey hearing aids unique?​

Starkey Omega AI take advantage of the following features to make it one of the most award-winning hearing aids on the market.

1. Artificial intelligence and DNN - With up to 55 million personalised adjustments every hour, Starkey Omega 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 - Omega AI provides an additional 40% reduction in noise designed to reduce listening effort. 

3. Bluetooth - Starkey Omega 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 Omega AI can send notifications to your carer or family members (3 contacts) if you experience an unexpected fall. See this article on the HearingNow blog on Starkey Fall Detector.

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

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

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

 

What are the improvements from Starkey Omega AI?

Here is the list of improvements from Starkey Omega over older models:

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 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 Omega 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 last 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 Omega, and so will the device's ability in noise cancellation. For a comparison table of different technology levels of Starkey Omega, see this article.

Is Starkey Omega AI good for speech understanding?

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

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Are Starkey Omega AI hearing aids good for tinnitus management?

Starkey Omega AI is one of the most advanced hearing aids for tinnitus management. Unlike other hearing aids, Starkey Omega 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 Omega AI RIC?

Given the level of speech understanding that Starkey Omega 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 the Starkey Omega hearing aids price on HearingNow.co.uk

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

Different hearing aids have different approaches to sound processing. Starkey Omega 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 Omega?

Just like other premium hearing aids, Starkey Omega is 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 Omega. 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 Omega waterproof?

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

Should I buy Starkey Omega rechargeable or battery-powered?

Starkey Omega comes only in a rechargeable model.

How fast does Starkey Omega fully charge?

Your Starkey Omega 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 30 hours in the miniRIC model and 50 hours in RIC models, depending on your hearing loss and the amount of streaming you use.

Are Starkey Omega 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 Omega hearing aids?

Please see our warranty and aftercare terms here.

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Can Starkey Omega AI hearing aids be adjusted remotely?

Yes, all of our premium hearing aids, including Starkey Omega, 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 the Starkey support page on HearingNow.