Resound vs Starkey | A 2025 Hearing Aid Brand

Feature ReSound Starkey
Connectivity Industry-leading Bluetooth, supports Auracast, MFi Strong Bluetooth, MFi & Android ASHA support
Streaming Accessories Excellent ecosystem: TV Streamer, Multi Mic, Phone Clip Moderate accessory range
AI & Smart Features Focused on environmental sound adaptation Advanced AI: Edge Mode, fall detection, health tracking
Sound Processing Clear, natural sound with strong speech clarity Neural AI-based sound processing, customizable profiles
App Experience Smart 3D App: intuitive, personalized controls Thrive App: sound, fitness, and cognitive tools
Battery Life Disposable (~10 days) or Rechargeable (all-day use) Rechargeable models last 24–48 hours
Rechargeable Options Available with portable charging case options Wide range of rechargeable models with long battery life
Health Tracking Not available Included (steps, brain activity, fall alerts, etc.)
Hearing in Noise Excellent directional microphones and speech isolation AI-based scene detection and noise reduction
Design Variety RIC, BTE, Custom ITE, CIC RIC, BTE, ITE, ITC, CIC, Invisible models
Water/Sweat Resistance IP68 (in premium models) IP68 (Genesis AI and other high-end models)
Smartphone Compatibility iOS + Android (ASHA-compatible) iOS + Android (ASHA-compatible)
Best For Tech-savvy users, great sound, modern Bluetooth use Active users, health-conscious, advanced AI features
Price Range (India) ₹18,000 – ₹3,90,000+ ₹20,000 – ₹3,90,000+
Flagship Models (2025) Nexia, Omnia, Vivia Genesis AI, Evolv AI, Livio Edge AI

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