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Starkey Genesis AI Expert Review
Released
2023
Premium Rx
Summary
The Starkey Genesis AI is a premium Rx hearing aid that fits behind the ear and uses rechargeable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of B and sits in the bottom 15% of devices in the prescription category and in the bottom 40% of all devices tested.
In the initial fit condition, the Starkey Genesis AI performed below average on speech in quiet, below average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, below average on occlusion results, and above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Starkey Genesis AI was below average.
In the tuned fit condition, the Starkey Genesis AI performed above average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Starkey Genesis AI was above average.
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Score
B
SoundGrade
Initial Score
3.2
Tuned Score
4.5
Expert
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Speech in quiet
Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
best
5.0
Own voice
Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”
best
5.0
Speech in noise
Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
best
5.0
Music streaming
Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
best
5.0
Feedback handling
How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear
best
5.0
Speech in quiet
Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
best
5.0
Own voice
Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”
best
5.0
Speech in noise
Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
best
5.0
Music streaming
Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
best
5.0
Feedback handling
How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear
best
5.0
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Lab recordings
Adjust volume to make "No hearing aids" as loud as it would be in the real world, without hearing aids. Remove hearing aids while auditioning. High-quality headphones will improve results!
Adjust volume to make "No hearing aids" as loud as it would be in the real world, without hearing aids. Remove hearing aids while auditioning. High-quality headphones will improve results!
Specs
Behind Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
iPhone Streaming
Android Streaming
Hands-Free