Test report: Phonak Audeo Infinio 70 R

The Phonak Audeo Infinio 70 R in review

Here we examine a hearing aid from the high-end category, worn behind the ear. It is called Audeo Infinio 70 R and comes from the manufacturer Phonak. It can be used by all individuals who have either mild or more severe hearing needs and prefer a hearing aid with a discreet look. By cleverly choosing to place the speaker directly in the ear canal, it has very good sound properties.

Hearing comfort

At least as important as speech understanding is listening comfort. After all, we want our environment to sound as realistic and pleasant as possible. So let's take a look at sound management: In this model that Phonak offers here, the manufacturer provides the customer with comprehensive sound management. Of course, noise suppression is integrated to diminish tiring background noises. In the Audeo Infinio 70 R, the noise suppression can be adjusted to the customer's preference. Some hearing aids reach their limits when the wind sweeps over the microphones outside. It can get quite loud. But Phonak has something to counter this, namely a strong dampening, adjustable wind noise suppression. It works very well and helps all those who enjoy being outdoors.

An impulse noise suppression is a very important element in the comfort features of a hearing aid. It dampens popping and clattering sounds. In the Audeo Infinio 70 R, this dampening occurs in several levels. This definitely earns some extra points. Directional hearing often needs a little support for hearing aid users. The Audeo Infinio 70 R provides this support confidently and allows for good spatial orientation. With 20 channels, the frequency band count in the Audeo Infinio 70 R is very high. This allows the hearing aid to be perfectly adjusted to each individual's hearing and offers good long-term tuning options.

By the way, you might perceive the sound of this Phonak device as clearer and more natural, especially in noisy situations. This is likely due to the implemented artificial intelligence. The hearing aid has already been trained with millions of real sounds, which leads to a significantly improved distinction between speech and noise.

Rating Hearing comfort: 1,5

Operation & connectivity

Buttons, switches, controls ... or would you prefer an app? Control elements can significantly expand the functionality of hearing aids. Is there something like that in the Audeo Infinio 70 R? We checked. There is usually a button on the hearing aid, and we found one on the Audeo Infinio 70 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 Audeo Infinio 70 R. It is quite handy, fits in your pocket, and offers a volume up/down option as well as various listening programs.

Voice control of devices is widespread in other areas, and now it's also available for hearing aids. The Audeo Infinio 70 R can adjust the volume or switch to another listening program with a short voice command. We are really excited about the Tap control. A quick tap on the ear with your fingers, and the hearing aid switches to a different mode. Here, Phonak is ahead of others with its model. In our eyes, the Tap control is not only modern but also incredibly convenient.

Setting volume or special functions through an app is already widespread today, and the Audeo Infinio 70 R also takes this route and provides us with an app. This app offers much more than just hearing aid functions and hints at what hearing aids could be used for in the future - besides good hearing. We had a lot of fun with direct, wireless streaming. This means that calls from the smartphone are transferred to the hearing aids without any additional accessories. This transforms the hearing aid into the perfect hands-free device or wireless headphones. Listening to music or watching and hearing videos is also incredibly comfortable.

Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,0

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? Hearing in daily life is facilitated by the good program automation in the Audeo Infinio 70 R. It is rarely necessary to use the manual hearing programs because the automation already covers many situations. This device supports the adjustment to the new hearing experience with a fully automatic acclimatization manager. It adjusts the amplification in barely noticeable steps until my hearing loss is completely compensated. I don't have to do anything other than wear my hearing aids regularly.

The Audeo Infinio 70 R is rechargeable and no longer requires batteries. This is not only environmentally friendly but also very convenient to use, freeing me from the burden of constantly thinking about battery supplies.

The hearing aid has been classified into IP protection class 68. This guarantees comprehensive protection against dust ingress. Water also cannot easily harm the hearing aid. Thus, it is well equipped for outdoor activities, where it might get wet and dirty. However, do not necessarily bathe or swim with the hearing aids. Bath additives or the salt content in seawater can change the composition and ultimately cause damage.

Rating Simplicity & security: 1,3

Phonak Audeo Infinio 70 R:

Extras

Now we have looked at the most important features of the hearing aid. But before we come to an end, we want to know if there are a few additional features: Worth mentioning is the tinnitus program. Those who are plagued by annoying ear noises will benefit from it. Pleasant, soft sounds are set to gently envelop the tinnitus. In the end, the tinnitus sinks into the background noise and is no longer bothersome at all.

A clever tool is the integrated remote maintenance service. Almost everyone has a smartphone, and time is a scarce resource. Therefore, such a remote maintenance service is absolutely appropriate. Anyone needing a new programming of their hearing aids can easily contact the audiologist via the app and describe their hearing preferences. Through a cloud service, the professional can then send a customized setting as a data package to the app. From there, it is loaded onto the hearing aid and can be tested immediately. This definitely deserves extra points in our test.

Do you sometimes use your smartphone to track your daily steps? That's not only easier now but also more accurate. The Audeo Infinio 70 R from Phonak has integrated sensors that ensure precise tracking. It can also record other health data - in our eyes, that’s a real added value. With devices like this from Phonak, our test reports are getting longer, as there are now intelligent additional functions as well. Various assistants make your life easier and are personalized in the app. It’s not strictly necessary, but it’s a lot of fun. We give it a good rating.

Rating Extras: 1,0

Conclusion: Phonak Audeo Infinio 70 R

Unser Fazit für dieses Hörgerät fällt sehr positiv aus: Hier bekommen wir ein kleines Technikwunder, das uns auf ganzer Linie beeindruckt hat. Sowohl der Hörkomfort als auch die Ausstattung für den täglichen Gebrauch lassen keine Wünsche offen. Sehr gerne vergeben wir die Gesamtnote 1,24 und sind uns sicher, dass man mit diesem Gerät ein tolles Hörerlebnis bekommt.

 

Our Phonak Audeo Infinio 70 R review was created on August 27, 2024 . The overall rating of 1,24 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 5 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 5 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 5 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..

 

 

 

FAQ

Was kostet das Phonak Audeo Infinio 70 R?

Das Audeo Infinio 70 R von Phonak wird von Anbietern derzeit in einem groben Preisrahmen von ungefähr ab 3.000,00 € angeboten. Diesen Preis sollten Sie in Relation zur Testnote von 1.2 (*****) sehen. Und zum Beispiel auch in Abhängigkeit mit der Sternebewertung im Bereich Lärmunterdrückung in unseren Tests (). Alle Vergleichswerte finden Sie im Hörgeräte-Vergleich.

Wie gut hört man mit dem Phonak Audeo Infinio 70 R?

Das Audeo Infinio 70 R von Phonak erreicht im Testbereich Hörkomfort die Note 1,5 (****). Im Bereich Lärmunterdrückung erreicht das Hörgerät . Bei der Windgeräuschunterdrückung bekommt es das Prädikat . Das Hörgerät zeigt im Test 20 unterschiedliche Equalizerbänder, die vom Hörakustiker auf das individuelle Hörvermögen eingestellt werden können (die aktuellen Spitzenmodelle erreichen 24).

Für wen ist das Audeo Infinio 70 R von Phonak geeignet?

Dieses Hörgerät richtet sich an Menschen, deren ist. Dieser sogenannte "Anpassbereich" wird von Phonak als grober Rahmen vorgegeben. Ein gutes Hörakustikunternehmen vor Ort kann nach einem Profi-Hörtest sofort sagen, ob dieses Hörgerät für Sie geeignet ist.

Wie groß ist das Phonak Audeo Infinio 70 R?

Wir haben alle Hörgeräte am Markt in vier Größenklassen eingeteilt, von XXS (quasi unsichtbar) bis M (eher groß). Das Phonak Audeo Infinio 70 R hat die Größenklassifizierung S, ist also im Vergleich mit anderen Hörgeräten.

 

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