The Hansaton AQ Beat FS 5 R in review
We are once again looking at a traditional hearing aid for slight, moderate, and severe hearing needs: This model is called AQ Beat FS 5 R and comes from the company Hansaton. It is worn behind the ear, and it is a nice, discreet hearing aid. The AQ Beat FS 5 R is a model from the Advanced Class. Let's see if the price classification is justified.
Hearing comfort
In our test, we usually start with the analysis of comfort features. A comfortable sound is characterized by a mix of speech and background noise that is realistic and, at the same time, as pleasant as possible. Various electronic tools take care of all the noises. With the AQ Beat FS 5 R, the manufacturer provides customers with comprehensive noise management. One of the noise tools is noise suppression, which is intended to dampen sounds like traffic noise, refrigerator hum, or computer fan noise. The noise suppression here is solid. There are hearing aids that have a significantly more effective reduction, but this one should suffice for normal requirements.
Crackling, metallic noises have no chance with this hearing aid; they are significantly attenuated with a multi-stage tool. Hansaton is likely to impress all outdoor fans with this device, as wind is not only pleasantly dampened, but speech understanding should also continue to function smoothly. An adaptive directional microphone helps to separate speech from noise, but we miss a true 3D experience. Those who want a hearing aid with many options will find the AQ Beat FS 5 R well-suited. It has 16 frequency bands and thus great adjustment possibilities. The sound can be modified according to individual preferences, even after several years.
Speech in a noisy environment is always a challenge. Hansaton addresses this issue with the use of artificial intelligence. The result is brilliant and clear speech transmission, while the background noises still come to the ear realistically loud.
Rating Hearing comfort: 2,0
Operation & connectivity
Every person 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: Usually, there is a button on the hearing aid, and we found one on the AQ Beat FS 5 as well. It can be configured as a volume control or program selection button and can also be disabled if desired. A remote control is available for the AQ Beat FS 5 R. It is quite handy, fits in your pocket, and offers a volume up-down option as well as various hearing programs.
Voice control is an option for operation that is becoming increasingly popular. Hansaton has recognized this and provides us with this function in its AQ Beat FS 5 R. We believe this is the fastest way to adjust the volume or switch the hearing program. A control by tapping requires sensors to be implemented in the hearing aid. This is indeed the case here. You can simply tap the ear shell with a few fingers or the palm of your hand to trigger a command. This could be, for example, the activation of a TV adapter or answering a phone call. Your hearing care professional will configure this with you.
In the App Store, we also find a suitable application from Hansaton. The app for the AQ Beat FS 5 R is not one of our highlights, but it has everything you need for your hearing systems. You don't need headphones anymore, as it has a wireless option and can transmit sounds directly from the smartphone to your ears—if the smartphone is equipped with 2.4 GHz LE technology.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,3
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Simplicity & security
No matter how great the hearing aid sounds: nothing is more unpleasant than a product that constantly presents us with hurdles in everyday life. That's why simplicity and safety are very important topics in our hearing aid tests: typical hearing situations that everyone experiences in their surroundings are reliably recognized and adjusted through automatic settings. However, for more specific, recurring requirements, one cannot avoid using the manual hearing programs. Some people struggle with the adjustment, but this hearing aid makes it easy for us to manage the new volume. There is an adaptation manager that gradually guides us to the required target amplification. The period can last from a few weeks to several months, and this is individually adjustable. The individual steps are so small that one hardly notices there has been a volume increase.
An extremely useful development in recent years is, in our opinion, the integrated battery. We are used to recharging electronic devices in our daily lives. And the AQ Beat FS 5 R is rechargeable, allowing us to avoid the hassle of changing batteries.
The hearing aid has been rated to IP protection class 68. This guarantees comprehensive protection against dust ingress. Water also cannot easily damage the hearing aid. This makes it well-equipped for outdoor activities, where it can get wet and dirty. However, do not go swimming or bathing with the hearing aids. Bath additives or the salt content in seawater can alter the composition and may ultimately cause damage.
Rating Simplicity & security: 1,5
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Extras
Sometimes it's the little things that make a hearing aid perfect. That's why we take a quick look at the extras that might be included: Noteworthy is the tinnitus program. All those plagued by bothersome ear noises will benefit from it. Pleasant, soft sounds are set up to gently surround the tinnitus. In the end, the tinnitus blends into the background noise and becomes hardly noticeable.
You get a very good additional benefit from the remote maintenance offering. Through the app, you can contact your audiologist and describe your hearing problem. They can adjust the settings accordingly and upload them to the hearing aids via the app. This is a great service for people with little time or a long commute.
There are no sensors in this AQ Beat FS 5 variant, so the popular health tracking feature cannot be offered. For example, daily steps are counted. As mentioned - this hearing aid does not have this function onboard. Other hearing aids do offer some extended options like a fall alert or reminder functions. We don't find that here, and it's not that dramatic because the normal hearing functions are still the most important.
Rating Extras: 2,5
Conclusion: Hansaton AQ Beat FS 5 R
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 rating of 1.8. Those who want to forgo top technology but still wish for a comfortable hearing experience are in the right place here.
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Our Hansaton AQ Beat FS 5 R review was created on November 19, 2024 and lastly updated on January 29, 2025. The overall rating of 1,80 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 4 | »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
What does the Hansaton AQ Beat FS 5 R cost?
The AQ Beat FS 5 R from Hansaton is currently offered by providers in a rough price range of approximately between €2,500.00 and €3,000.00. You should consider this price in relation to the test score of 1.8 (good). And for example, also depending on the star rating in the area of noise cancellation in our tests (3 out of 5 stars). You can find all comparison values in the hearing aid comparison.
How well can you hear with the Hansaton AQ Beat FS 5 R?
The AQ Beat FS 5 R from Hansaton achieves a score of 2.0 (good) in the hearing comfort test area. In the field of noise cancellation, the hearing aid gets 3 out of 5 stars. For wind noise suppression, it receives the designation 'excellent' (maximum 5 out of 5 stars). The hearing aid shows 16 different equalizer bands in the test, which can be adjusted by the hearing care professional to the individual's hearing ability (current top models reach 24).
Who is the AQ Beat FS 5 R from Hansaton suitable for?
This hearing aid is aimed at people whose hearing loss is mild, moderate, or severe. This so-called "fitting range" is provided by Hansaton as a rough guideline. A good hearing care company nearby can immediately tell after a professional hearing test whether this behind-the-ear hearing aid is suitable for you.
How big is the Hansaton AQ Beat FS 5 R?
We have divided all hearing aids on the market into four size classes, from XXS (virtually invisible) to M (rather large). The Hansaton AQ Beat FS 5 R has the size classification S, making it medium-sized compared to other hearing aids.
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