Test report: Bernafon Alpha 1 MNB T R

The Bernafon Alpha 1 MNB T R in review

Wir haben die Gesamtnote mit einem Abschlag versehen, da mit dem Bernafon Alpha XT bereits eine neuere Technik auf dem Markt ist.

Once again, we are focusing on a hearing aid from the company Bernafon. This time, it is a conventional behind-the-ear hearing aid named Alpha 1 MNB T R. It is a discreet hearing aid, and in terms of price, it falls into a good, mid-range quality level. It can be used for mild, moderate, and also significant hearing needs. Let's take a look at what the interior has to offer:

Hearing comfort

Good speech comprehension is a matter of course in modern hearing aids. Equally important is hearing comfort. Only when the ratio of speech transmission to ambient noise level is right is hearing perceived as pleasant. Therefore, let's take a look at the comfort features: With the Alpha 1 MNB T R, we found very few options for comfort adjustment. Normal background noises like street noise, vacuum cleaner sounds, or fan noise should be suppressed by classic noise cancellation. In this Bernafon hearing aid, we have to settle for a minimum level of noise suppression.

An impulse sound suppressor is unfortunately not included in the Alpha 1 MNB T R. Wind noise can sometimes become an issue outside. Therefore, a moderate wind noise management system is integrated here. We are quite far from 3D surround sound here. Only the switchable focus forward offers some hearing support in company. A few more frequency channels would be desirable, but the existing 12 channels work quite well.

One component in the signal processing of the Alpha 1 MNB T R is artificial intelligence. The influence is positive, as many customers find conversations in noisy situations significantly more relaxed.

Rating Hearing comfort: 4,2

Operation & connectivity

Everyone has their own unique hearing needs. It is advantageous to be able to customize hearing aids beyond the automatic functions. In our test, we discovered the following access options: There is a button directly on the hearing aid. This allows the user to adjust the volume or activate additional hearing programs. It can be programmed according to the customer's wishes. Usage is, of course, optional. A remote control is available for the Alpha 1 MNB T R. It's quite practical, fits in your pocket, and offers a volume control option as well as various hearing programs.

In our test, we did not find a way to control via voice. This feature is not necessarily required, but we would have appreciated it nonetheless. Another option to control the hearing aids is a tap control. You simply tap your fingers on your ear, which triggers a specific function. However, this option is not available in this Bernafon device.

As is common today, we also find a smartphone app for the Alpha 1 MNB T R. This app contains solid basic functions and adds a few extra goodies. The Alpha 1 comes with a 2.4 GHz antenna and allows us to enjoy binaural phone calls. This even gives us an advantage over normal hearing individuals. We find this good and are happy to award points.

Rating Operation & connectivity: 2,0

Bernafon Alpha 1 MNB T R:

Simplicity & security

We are also interested in how quickly one can get used to the Alpha 1 MNB T R and how easy daily use is. The program automation in the Alpha 1 MNB T R provides us with relatively little support. Without a few individual hearing programs, one will probably not manage in a lively everyday life. Support during the familiarization phase is very important to us in terms of simplicity. Especially after having heard poorly for years, it is sometimes difficult to perceive everything at a natural volume. In our test device, there is an acclimatization manager that helps us with very small volume adjustments throughout the adjustment phase. After a few weeks or months, we then reach the calculated amplification level.

Easy handling in everyday life definitely includes the power supply as well. The Alpha 1 MNB T R has a built-in battery and is rechargeable. Since one charge definitely lasts for the whole day, we don’t have to worry about the battery dying in the middle of a conversation.

We also take a look at the robustness of the casing and discover in the data sheet the protection class IP 68. This means that dust cannot penetrate at all, and water only becomes dangerous after prolonged submersion. Protection against contact is also included.

Rating Simplicity & security: 2,0

Bernafon Alpha 1 MNB T R:

Extras

Finally, we want to know if the hearing aid offers any specials: Are you among those suffering from tinnitus? Then you could use the optional tinnitus program in the Alpha 1 MNB T R. Soft, gentle sounds are tailored to your hearing and engage all areas of the inner ear. It’s nothing more than a distraction tactic, and it works surprisingly well. The tinnitus fades into the general noise and no longer bothers you. This is a simple but effective tool and earns extra points from us.

Bernafon keeps up with the times and offers a future-oriented feature with the remote adjustment service. Working people with little time can contact their audiologist online and have their hearing aids reprogrammed. Hearing aid users who have a longer journey to the specialized store also benefit from this special service.

A new trend in the hearing aid industry is integrated sensors, which can track some personal health data, for example. However, the Alpha 1 MNB T R does not offer this. Get even more out of the Alpha 1 MNB T R by utilizing the smart lifestyle functions. They expand the action range of the hearing aids with various assistance programs and significantly enhance the functionality.

Rating Extras: 1,8

Conclusion: Bernafon Alpha 1 MNB T R

Im Gesamtergebnis landet dieses Testgerät auf den hinteren Plätzen und lässt einige Ausstattungsmerkmale vermissen. Wir vergeben die Note 3,96. Für anspruchsarme Hörer ist das in Ordnung, für einen sehr aktiven Lebensstil empfehlen wir allerdings ein Hörgerät mit umfangreicheren Komfortmerkmalen.

 

Our Bernafon Alpha 1 MNB T R review was created on June 19, 2023 and lastly updated on June 25, 2024. The overall rating of 3,96 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 2 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 4 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 4 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 4.5 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..

 

 

 

FAQ

Wie auffällig ist das Bernafon Alpha 1 MNB T R für andere?

Es befindet sich in der Größenklasse S, wirkt also . Wir haben dabei in erster Linie die Anmutung für Außenstehende im Auge gehabt.

Was kostet das Bernafon Alpha 1 MNB T R?

Der Preisrahmen, in dem das Bernafon Alpha 1 MNB T R ungefähr in Deutschland angeboten wird, ist zwischen 2.000,00 € und 2.500,00 €. Dem Preis gegenüber steht die Leistung des Gerätes. Im Test erreichte es eine Gesamtnote von 4.0 (**).

Ist das Bernafon Alpha 1 MNB T R für meinen Hörverlust geeignet?

Geeignet ist dieses für einen . Sie können andere Hörgeräte aus diesem Anpassbereich mit dem Alpha 1 MNB T R von Bernafon vergleichen: Hörgeräte-Vergleich.

Wie gut ist das Hören mit dem Alpha 1 MNB T R von Bernafon?

Dieses hinter dem Ohr bekommt im Testbericht die Leistungsnote 4,2 (**) für den Bereich "Hörkomfort". Wichtig für den Hörkomfort ist unter anderem die Lärmunterdrückung. Hier erreicht das Alpha 1 MNB T R von Bernafon . Für die Reduzierung von Windgeräusche bekommt es von uns das Prädikat . Die Signalverarbeitung findet in diesem Hörgerät in 12 unterschiedlichen einstellbaren Kanälen statt (die besten Hörgeräte besitzen derzeit 24 Kanäle).

 

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