The Beltone Serene 17 64-DRW in review
Are you curious about this hearing aid from Beltone? Let's see what we have found out. The Serene 17 64-DRW was designed for mild, moderate, and severe hearing needs and is worn behind the ear. It is a small hearing aid from the premium segment.
Through the innovative placement of the speaker directly in the ear canal, we achieve a good, clean sound.
With the Beltone Serene, there are hardly any wishes left unfulfilled when it comes to individual programming options. Together with the new Bluetooth standard Auracast, you get a comprehensive hearing gadget - perfectly suited to your everyday life.
Hearing comfort
In the hearing comfort section, we look at how a hearing aid handles all the background noise. Comfortable noise management significantly contributes to a user liking and regularly wearing their hearing aids. With this Beltone device, the manufacturer provides the customer with comprehensive noise management. The regular noise suppression aims to dampen uniform, hissing background sounds. In the Serene 17 64-DRW, you can be absolutely satisfied with the noise reduction. On one hand, it has a remarkable control depth, meaning it can truly reduce sounds significantly. On the other hand, it can be adjusted in multiple levels, as you don't need full attenuation at all times.
Quickly occurring, rattling noises are noticeably and sufficiently dampened, which we find pleasant. This device features really good wind management, making outdoor activities enjoyable. A true highlight of this device is spatial hearing. Recognizing directions and estimating distances – with the Serene 17 64-DRW, that's all no problem. With 17 frequency channels, the Serene 17 64-DRW clearly belongs to the better devices and allows for an individually tailored, good-sounding programming.
Other hearing aids already use artificial intelligence in their signal processing, but this strategy is not yet implemented in the Serene 17 64-DRW.
The front focus provides very good support when you want to concentrate on just one conversation partner in a noisy environment. It is important that you still perceive what is happening around you. The extensive directional microphone system activates the microphones differently depending on the noise level around you.
Rating Hearing comfort: 1,6
Operation & connectivity
Since you probably don't have your audiologist with you all the time, it's quite helpful to be able to make changes to the hearing aid yourself. There are various control options, and we will look at which of them the Serene 17 64-DRW has. The simplest control option is always a button directly on the hearing aid. This one has it as well. It can be programmed according to your wishes. Do you want a manual volume control? No problem, the button allows for a step-by-step adjustment of the volume. Or do you need different special programs for your professional daily life or your hobbies? These can also be activated via the button. If you want to keep everything in automatic mode, you can simply ignore the button or even have it deactivated. A discreet way to change the hearing aid is the remote control. It fits in any pocket. If the person you’re speaking to is once again too quiet, just one or two clicks are enough to adjust the volume. Additional listening programs for music or driving can also be activated with the remote control.
Voice commands are a rather new way to control hearing aids. However, this model does not yet have this option. That’s not a big deal - the main thing is that you can hear well. Another option for controlling the hearing devices is tapping control. Simply tap your fingers on your ear, which triggers a specific function. But this feature is not available in this Beltone device.
We always have our smartphones with us, and with the Serene 17 64-DRW, it is worthwhile to do so, as it can be customized via an app. The app is also a lot of fun and offers a functionality you wouldn’t expect in a hearing aid app. If you enjoy playing, you're in the right place. Problems with phone calls on the smartphone are a thing of the past with this device. Phone calls, music, and other sounds are completely transmitted wirelessly to the hearing aids. Headphones become unnecessary. We tested the wireless transmission during longer phone calls as well as for listening to music while exercising. Everything worked simply and smoothly. All you need is a compatible smartphone with 2.4 GHz wireless technology.
Thanks to the advanced LE Audio Bluetooth protocol, Beltone is well-prepared for future technological developments. Once public facilities such as airports, train stations, or conference rooms implement this technology, you can connect your hearing aids directly to the available network. This way, you won't miss any important announcements. In this article, we have summarized the current Bluetooth options for hearing aids along with their pros and cons: Bluetooth.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,3
Beltone Serene 17 64-DRW: With state-of-the-art Bluetooth technology, this small transmitter delivers exceptional sound quality. It converts the TV signal and sends it directly to your hearing aids.
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Simplicity & security
Another point on our checklist is handling. Does everything work easily and reliably? What does the hearing aid offer to ensure safe use in everyday life? Ideally, the hearing aid would operate largely autonomously. The performance of the Serene 17 64-DRW is exceptionally good in this regard. It has a lot of typical hearing situations stored, which the device recognizes independently and always generates the appropriate settings. Some people have difficulty getting used to it, but this hearing aid makes it easy for us to cope with the new volume. There is a familiarization manager that gradually leads us to the required target amplification. The period can last a few weeks or even several months, and this is individually adjustable. The individual levels are so small that one does not even notice that there has been a volume increase.
The 64-DRW from Serene 17 is powered by 13-size disposable batteries; it is not rechargeable. This has pros and cons. We have provided a guide for deciding between "battery or rechargeable": Rechargeable hearing aids or batteries: 6 criteria for your decision.
The Serene 17 is almost dust and water-resistant and, with its IP 68 classification, is certainly well protected against external influences.
Are you still unsure which type of energy supply is right for you? A comparison of the advantages and disadvantages can help you make your decision. Rechargeable or Battery
Rating Simplicity & security: 1,8
Extras
We have covered the key factors in our test report. Before we conclude, we look for a few extras: Are you among those suffering from tinnitus? Then you could use the optional tinnitus program in the Serene 17 64-DRW. Quiet, gentle sounds are tailored to your hearing and engage all areas of the inner ear. It’s nothing more than a distraction maneuver, and it works surprisingly well. The tinnitus disappears into the general noise and is no longer bothersome. This is a simple but effective tool and earns extra points from us.
A clever tool is the integrated remote maintenance service. Almost everyone has a smartphone, and time is a precious commodity. Therefore, such a remote maintenance service is absolutely appropriate. Anyone needing a reprogramming of their hearing aids can easily contact the audiologist via the app and describe their hearing needs. Through a cloud service, the professional can then send an individual setting as a data package to the app. From there, it is uploaded to the hearing aid and can be tested immediately. This definitely deserves extra points in our test.
A new trend in the hearing aid industry is integrated sensors that can track personal health data, for example. However, the Serene 17 64-DRW does not offer this. This Beltone hearing aid has no additional lifestyle options on board. Elsewhere, there are voice assistants or reminder functions, but they are not needed for good hearing. It would have just made the product a bit cooler.
Rating Extras: 2,5
Conclusion: Beltone Serene 17 64-DRW
In conclusion, it can be said that this device is a true all-rounder that impresses us with its comfort features and achieves a good overall result with a score of 1.69. Those who want to forgo top technology but still desire a comfortable hearing experience are in the right place here.
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Our Beltone Serene 17 64-DRW review was created on July 16, 2024 and lastly updated on September 12, 2024. The overall rating of 1,69 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 5 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 3.5 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..
FAQ
Is the Serene 17 64-DRW by Beltone suitable for me?
The adaptation range of this hearing aid is "hearing loss mild, moderate, or severe." A local hearing acoustics specialist can quickly assess whether your hearing deficit falls within this range.
How much does the Serene 17 64-DRW by Beltone cost?
The approximate price range for the Beltone Serene 17 64-DRW currently offered in Germany is around 3,000.00 €. In addition to the price, one should also consider the overall rating: The overall test score in the HearingShop test is 1.7 (good). Details are also important to place the hearing aid price in context: The star rating for "noise suppression" in the test shows very good 5 stars (the best possible rating).
What size is the Beltone Serene 17 64-DRW?
This behind-the-ear hearing aid has been categorized in size class S. This means it is medium-sized. You can compare it with other hearing aids in this size class: Hearing Aid Comparison.
How well can you hear with the Beltone Serene 17 64-DRW?
The Serene 17 64-DRW from the manufacturer Beltone is equipped with 17 separately adjustable equalizer bands (for context: current top devices have 25 bands). The evaluation of noise suppression for this device achieves very good 5 stars (the best possible rating). It receives a rating of 'very good' (4 out of 5 stars) for the wind noise suppression of the Serene 17 64-DRW. Summarizing the entire area of "hearing comfort," the overall score in the test is 1.6 (good).
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