Test report: Hansaton Sound FS 3 R 312

The Hansaton Sound FS 3 R 312 in review

This time we tested a small hearing aid from a still moderate price category. It is the Hansaton Sound FS 3 R 312. It is worn behind the ear and is designed for mild, moderate, and severe hearing needs. The receiver (= speaker), which is directly inserted into the ear canal, is a result of its design, providing a nice, clear sound.

Hearing comfort

Hearing aids are designed not only to bring speech to the ear but also to sound pleasant. So let's first look at the comfort features. What types of noise does the hearing aid recognize? Are they dampened or transmitted unchanged? Is the hearing aid suitable for a vibrant everyday life? Here with this test device, a solid comfort programming by the audiologist is possible. As in every hearing aid, typical noise reduction is also included here. It aims to reduce uniform, noisy background sounds to the point that they no longer dominate. With the Sound FS 3 R 312, we are not exactly spoiled, but we can live well with simple noise suppression.

Some hearing aids reach their limits when the wind sweeps over the microphones outside. It can get quite loud. But Hansaton has something to counter that: a strongly dampening, adjustable wind noise reduction. It works very well and helps all those who love being outdoors. Additionally, there’s a really strong impulse filter included that reduces all short, intense impulses as much as the customer desires. With 12 frequency bands, you can achieve quite a good sound. A passionate musician may not be completely satisfied with it, but this number is perfectly sufficient for normal hearing and sound needs. The hearing aid automatically decides whether the microphones should orient themselves towards a speaker or not. You have a decent spatial impression, but precisely identifying directions or estimating distances through hearing is not so easy.

Understanding speech in a noisy environment is always a challenge. Hansaton addresses this issue by using artificial intelligence. The result is brilliant and clear speech transmission, while background noises still come to the ear at a realistically loud volume.

Rating Hearing comfort: 2,5

Operation & connectivity

Although hearing aids are now very intelligent, they still cannot read the thoughts of the wearer. As a result, the automation sometimes reaches its limits. Individual adjustment options can be really useful, so let's briefly look at the options available with the Sound FS 3 R 312: The simplest way to operate it is always a button located directly on the hearing aid. This one has it too. It can be programmed according to your wishes. Do you want a manual volume control? No problem, the button allows for gradual volume adjustments. Or do you need different special programs for your professional life or hobbies? These can also be activated via the button. Those who want to keep everything in automatic mode can simply ignore the button or even have it deactivated. A remote control is available for the Sound FS 3 R 312. It is quite handy, fits in your pocket, and offers a volume control option as well as various listening programs.

We really enjoyed the voice control feature when testing the Sound FS 3 R 312. Most of us are already used to speaking to our watch or car. So, this function fits well into a high-tech product worn on the ear. A tap control requires that sensors are implemented in the hearing aid. This is indeed the case here. You can simply tap with a few fingers or the flat of your hand on the outer ear and trigger a command. This could be, for example, activating a TV adapter or answering a phone call. The exact configuration will be done by your hearing care professional.

In the App Store, we also find a suitable application from Hansaton. The app for the Sound FS 3 R 312 is not one of our highlights, but it has everything you need for your hearing systems. We had a lot of fun with the direct, wireless streaming. This means that calls from the smartphone can be transmitted to the hearing aids without any additional accessories. This transforms the hearing aid into a perfect hands-free device or wireless headphones. Listening to music or watching and hearing videos is incredibly comfortable.

Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,3

Hansaton Sound FS 3 R 312:

Simplicity & security

To continue to take the perspective of hearing aid users, we also need a test for everyday suitability. Here's what has come out: The automatic situation detection is supposed to make listening easier in general. However, the Sound FS 3 R 312 struggles with changing or difficult acoustic environments due to a lack of some adaptive algorithms. Additionally, it is advisable to always have a few extra hearing programs set up for this device. A great feature of this hearing aid is the automatic acclimatization. Especially when someone has had hearing issues for a long time and is wearing a hearing aid for the first time, this is a tremendous relief. The volume does not have to be immediately set to full. One can start at a lower level and gradually and almost imperceptibly approach the desired amplification.

Many hearing aids today have a rechargeable battery, but the Sound FS 3 R 312 still operates with disposable batteries. This is somewhat cumbersome to handle and also burdens the environment.

The data sheet certifies the Hansaton device with an IP protection class rating of 68. This makes it one of the most resilient hearing aids on the market. Dust has no chance, and water does not penetrate the housing unless submerged deeper than 1.5 meters. However, be cautious. Shampoo, for example, alters the surface tension of water. You should also avoid saltwater. In everyday life, however, you can behave quite carefree.

Rating Simplicity & security: 2,8

Extras

We are almost at the end, but perhaps this device still has a few gifts in the form of extra features? Let's take a look: Hansaton has integrated a noise generator that plays some soothing sounds for those suffering from tinnitus. This can distract from the tinnitus and provide a bit more relaxation.

A real added value is the remote maintenance service. For a change in hearing aid settings, you no longer have to go to the specialist store; instead, you can contact the acoustician directly through the app. Via a cloud service, you can then upload the new data package to the hearing aids. This is exactly what we expect from a modern hearing aid.

A new trend in the hearing aid industry is integrated sensors that can track some personal health data, for example. However, the Sound FS 3 R 312 does not offer this. This Hansaton hearing aid has no additional lifestyle options on board. Elsewhere, there are voice assistants or reminder functions, but you don't need those for good hearing. It would have just made the product a bit cooler.

Rating Extras: 2,5

Conclusion: Hansaton Sound FS 3 R 312

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 2,21 ein gutes Gesamtergebnis erzielt. Wer auf Spitzentechnik verzichten möchte, aber trotzdem einen bequemen Höralltag wünscht, der ist hier an der richtigen Stelle.

 

Our Hansaton Sound FS 3 R 312 review was created on November 19, 2024 and lastly updated on February 17, 2025. The overall rating of 2,21 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 3.5 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 5 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 3.5 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 3.5 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..

 

 

 

FAQ

Wie groß ist das Sound FS 3 R 312 von Hansaton?

Da eine Größe in Millimetern nicht erklärt, wie groß ein Hörgerät wirkt, haben wir die Größenanmutung in Klassen unterteilt. Klasse "XXS" ist praktisch unsichtbar, Klasse "M" hat die größte Anmutung. Das Sound FS 3 R 312 von Hansaton befindet sich in der Größenklasse S. Man könnte es also als bezeichnen.

Wie ist der Preis des Hansaton Sound FS 3 R 312?

Sound FS 3 R 312 von Hersteller Hansaton wird von Hörakustikern in Deutschland momentan in einem Preisrahmen von ca. zwischen 2.000,00 € und 2.500,00 € angeboten. Um die Preis-Leistung zu beurteilen, sollten Sie die Gesamt-Testnote von 2.2 (****) mit ins Auge fassen.

Wie gut hört man mit dem Hansaton Sound FS 3 R 312?

Hansaton Sound FS 3 R 312 bekommt von uns eine Note für den Hörkomfort von 2,5 (***). Das Hansaton-Hörgerät bekommt für seine Unterdrückung von Windgeräuschen das Prädikat . Die Lärmunterdrückung des Gerätes erreicht . 12 Frequenzbänder sind in diesem Hörgerät separat für die Verarbeitung von Tonlagen einstellbar (Top-Werte der aktuellen Spitzenmodelle: 24).

Für wen ist das Hansaton Sound FS 3 R 312 geeignet?

Wenn Ihr Hördefizit ist, könnte das Hansaton Sound FS 3 R 312 für Sie geeignet sein. Dieser sogenannte "Anpassbereich" des Hörgerätes wird vom Hersteller festgelegt und hat unter anderem mit der Verstärkung des Hörgerätes zu tun. Ob das Gerät tatsächlich für Sie geeignet ist, kann nur ein Hörakustiker/in vor Ort bei Ihnen sinnvoll beurteilen, nachdem ein ausführlicher Hörtest durchgeführt wurde.

 

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