The Beltone Serene 4 86 DWC in review
Once again we focus on a hearing aid from the company Beltone. This time it is a classic behind-the-ear hearing aid called Serene 4 86 DWC. It is a somewhat discreet hearing aid, and it is priced in the upper mid-range. It can be used for nearly any hearing need. Let’s take a look at what the interior has to offer:
Hearing comfort
Right from the beginning, we focus on the topic of hearing comfort. By this, we mean all the features that ensure an overall pleasant, rich, and interruption-free sound. In the Serene 4 86 DWC, a solid comfort programming by the audiologist is possible.
The classic noise suppression is of course also present here. Its task is to recognize and somewhat dampen simple sounds from the environment. In this Beltone model, the noise suppression works rather average but is somewhat modifiable. The Serene 4 86 DWC also features impulse sound suppression. It reliably detects all short, clattering noises, but the attenuation is rather low.
We are happy that the Serene 4 86 DWC includes wind reduction. Spatial hearing may be a little difficult at first, but once you understand how the microphones behave in certain situations, you can reliably estimate directions and distances. We always take a close look at the number of equalizer bands. They are important for adjusting the sound of a hearing aid as closely as possible to the hearing curve. Additionally, the speech noise management also occurs within these bands. The Serene 4 86 DWC has 12 of them. That's okay. Sometimes we experience hearing aids that very successfully process data using artificial intelligence, but in this device, that is not yet the case.
Rating Hearing comfort: 2,9
Operation & connectivity
Although hearing aids are now very intelligent, they still cannot read the thoughts of the hearing aid wearer. Thus, the automation sometimes reaches its limits. Individual adjustment options can be really useful, so let's quickly look at the options available for the Serene 4 86 DWC: Usually, there is a button on the hearing aid, and we found it on the Serene 4 as well. It can be configured as a volume control or program selection button and can also be disabled if desired. We really like the small remote controls, and we found one for this model. This allows for discreet adjustments to the volume or sound.
For some time, there has been a trend to adjust hearing aids louder or quieter using voice commands. The idea is really good, but Beltone is not there yet with this device. Don't worry about it; this feature would be nice, but it's not essential. Tap Control would have also been an interesting function. With that, you could change the function with a short tap on the ear. But that is not available here in the Serene 4 86 DWC yet.
We always have our smartphone with us, and with the Serene 4 86 DWC, that's worthwhile because it can be personalized through an app. The app is really fun and offers a range of features that one wouldn't expect in a hearing aid app. If you enjoy playing, this is the perfect fit. We really enjoyed the direct, wireless streaming. This means that calls from the smartphone can be transmitted to the hearing aids without any additional accessories. This turns the hearing aid into a perfect hands-free system or wireless headphones. Listening to music or watching and hearing videos is incredibly comfortable.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,3
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Simplicity & security
In the next step, we want to address the topic of user-friendliness. Is the Serene 4 86 DWC easy to handle? Is it weather-resistant? Do you have to do a lot to get along with it? Here are our answers: In the first points of the chapter on simplicity, the Serene 4 86 DWC falls short, as it lacks automatic adjustment for hearing situations. We have to manually adjust it until we can manage the respective hearing situation. A great bonus in this hearing aid is the automatic acclimatization. Especially when someone has been hearing poorly for a long time and then wears a hearing aid for the first time, this is an enormous relief. The volume does not have to be turned up to full immediately. You can start at a lower level and gradually, almost unnoticed, the amplification approaches the target.
The Serene 4 86 DWC has a rechargeable battery. We find this very good, as rechargeable hearing aids are absolutely up-to-date. You don’t have to have batteries lying around everywhere, and you also don’t have to change the battery in the middle of a concert. The hearing aid is simply placed in the charging station overnight and has enough energy for the following day.
The data sheet certifies that the Beltone device has a rating of IP68. Thus, it is one of the most durable hearing aids on the market. Dust doesn’t stand a chance, and water cannot penetrate the casing as long as it doesn’t submerge deeper than 1.5 meters. However, be careful. Shampoo, for example, alters the surface tension of water. You should also avoid saltwater. In everyday life, though, you can behave carefree.
Rating Simplicity & security: 2,3
Beltone Serene 4 86 DWC:
Extras
Wir alle mögen Goodies, dehalb schauen wir als letztes auf die Extras, die im Hörgerät möglicherweise versteckt sind. Ein spezielles Tinnitusprogramm ist im Serene 4 86 DWC auf Wunsch programmierbar. Damit können stimulierende, angenehme Geräusche generiert werden, die vom Tinnitus ablenken, wenn er mal wieder besonders stark ist. Das finden wir sehr nützlich und vergeben gerne Extrapunkte.
Einen sehr guten Zusatznutzen erhält man durch das Angebot der Fernwartung. Über die App kann man mit seinem Hörakustiker Kontakt aufnehmen und sein Hörproblem schildern. Der kann die Einstellung entsprechend verändern und über die App in die Hörgeräte laden. Für Menschen mit wenig Zeit oder einem weiten Anfahrtsweg ist das ein toller Service.
Das Tracken von Gesundheitsdaten ist ein echter Mehrwert in modernen Hörgeräten. Für diesen Dienst fehlen diesem Beltone-Modell allerdings die Sensoren. Der Funktionsumfang im Serene 4 86 DWC beschränkt sich auf das normale Hören, was auch völlig in Ordnung ist. Zusatzfunktionen wie Sturzalarm oder Siri-Verknüpfungen haben schon einen ordentlichen Mehrwert, sind aber für einen guten Hörausgleich nicht relevant.
Rating Extras: 2,5
Conclusion: Beltone Serene 4 86 DWC
Abschließend lässt sich sagen, dass es sich bei diesem Gerät um einen echten Allrounder handelt, der uns mit seiner Komfortausstattung überzeugt und mit der Note 2,31 ein gutes Gesamtergebnis erzielt. Wer auf Spitzentechnik verzichten möchte, aber trotzdem einen bequemen Höralltag wünscht, der ist hier an der richtigen Stelle.
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Our Beltone Serene 4 86 DWC review was created on July 16, 2024 and lastly updated on November 20, 2024. The overall rating of 2,31 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 3.5 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 5 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 4 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 3.5 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..
FAQ
Ist das Serene 4 86 DWC von Beltone für mich geeignet?
Der Anpassbereich dieses Hörgerätes ist "". Ob Ihr Hördefizit in diesem Bereich liegt, kann ein Hörakustik-Fachbetrieb vor Ort schnell beurteilen.
Was kostet das Serene 4 86 DWC von Beltone?
Der grobe Rahmen, in dem das Beltone Serene 4 86 DWC derzeit in Deutschland angeboten wird, ist ungefähr zwischen 2.000,00 € und 2.500,00 €. Zum Preis sollte man sich auch die Gesamtbewertung anschauen: Die Gesamt-Testnote im HörShop-Test ist 2.3 (****). Auch Details sind wichtig, um den Hörgerätepreis einordnen zu können: Die Sternebewertung der "Lärmunterdrückung" im Test zeigt .
Welche Größe hat das Beltone Serene 4 86 DWC?
Dieses haben wir in die Größenklasse S eingeordnet. Das bedeutet, dass es ist. Sie können es mit anderen Hörgeräten dieser Größenklasse vergleichen: Hörgeräte-Vergleich.
Wie gut hört man mit dem Beltone Serene 4 86 DWC?
Das Serene 4 86 DWC vom Hersteller Beltone ist mit 12 separat einstellbaren Equalizer-Bändern ausgestattet (zur Einordnung: Die aktuellen Spitzengeräte besitzen 25 Bänder). Die Bewertung der Unterdrückung von Lärm für dieses Gerät erreicht . Prädikat gibt es für die Windgeräuschunterdrückung des Serene 4 86 DWC. Fasst man den gesamten Bereich "Hörkomfort" zusammen, ergibt sich eine Gesamtnote im Test von 2,9 (***).
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