Test report: Phonak Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R

The Phonak Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R in review

We find ourselves once again in the test lab, and this time we had a product from Phonak in our hands or rather on our ear. The full product name is Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R, and it is classified among the devices of excellent quality. Due to the deep placement of the speaker in the ear canal, it has good acoustic properties. The Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R is worn behind the ear, and it is a well-handled, compact hearing aid for mild, moderate, and even profound hearing losses.

Hearing comfort

In the section on hearing comfort, we examine how a hearing aid handles all the background noise. Comfortable noise management significantly contributes to a user liking their hearing aids and wearing them regularly. We were impressed with the excellent sound management of this Phonak device. The regular noise suppression is designed to reduce uniform, hissing background noise. In the Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R, it does this exceptionally well, significantly more than in most other hearing aids.

Once you've experienced impulse noise suppression in a hearing aid, you don't want to give it up. The Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R has such a feature and can effortlessly handle all short and intense sound events. This includes, for example, the clattering of dishes in the kitchen or footfall noise on a hard floor. Some hearing aids reach their limits when the wind sweeps over the microphones outside. That can be quite loud. But Phonak has a solution, namely a strongly attenuating, adjustable wind noise suppression. It works very well and helps all those who enjoy being outdoors. Spatial hearing plays a significant role in orientation within a space and in recognizing directions and distances. With this Phonak hearing aid, one can feel completely secure. It mimics the functioning of natural hearing and makes information from all directions accessible. We found a proud 20 equalizer bands in the Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R. In each band, the hearing aid activates its sound management, extracts the disturbing elements, and retains important speech components. Sound adjustments can be targeted and precise. We are very satisfied with this. Particularly with jagged or steeply falling hearing curves, such a hearing aid can be very useful.

Understanding speech in noisy environments is always a challenge. Phonak addresses this issue with the use of artificial intelligence. The result is brilliant and clear speech transmission while keeping background noise realistically loud to the ear.

Rating Hearing comfort: 1,0

Phonak Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R:

Operation & connectivity

Buttons, switches, controls... or maybe an app? Control elements can significantly expand the functionality of hearing aids. Is there something like that in the Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R? We checked. There is a button directly on the hearing aid. It can be used to change the volume or activate additional hearing programs. It can be programmed according to the customer's wishes. The use is, of course, optional. We do like small remote controls, and we found one for this model. This allows for discreet adjustments to the volume or sound.

This device from Phonak can be controlled by voice command. This very modern way of operating hearing aids is really convenient and, above all, very quick. More and more functionalities are being incorporated into hearing aids that we already know from other areas. Here in the Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R, it's the tap control. It's enough to briefly tap the ear shell with your fingers or flat hand to trigger a command. This could, for example, be the start of a transmission from the TV adapter. Your hearing care professional will help you find the right function.

We always have our smartphone with us, and with the Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R, it's worth it since it can be customized via an app. The app is also really fun and has a range of features you'd never expect in a hearing aid app. If you enjoy gaming, this is the right choice for you. One of the best features of the hearing aid is the direct streaming function. This turns the hearing aid into a true wireless headset, receiving phone calls and other sounds directly in the ear. The prerequisite is a suitable smartphone that contains the 2.4 GHz technology. The biggest advantage is that you can hear phone calls not just in one ear, but in both. Additionally, the sound can be tailored to personal needs.

Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,0

Simplicity & security

For the next chapter, we subjected the hearing aid to a small practical test. We wanted to know if it is easy to use and uncomplicated in everyday life. With top-notch situation recognition, the Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R completely convinced us. The hearing aid seamlessly adapts to the acoustic environment and requires almost no intervention from us. Hearing feels completely normal. The integrated acclimatization manager can be of great help when entering the world of hearing aids. Its task is to gradually increase the volume of the hearing aid in tiny steps until the target volume is reached. This allows you to relax and gradually adapt to the new auditory impressions. More information about acclimatization and additional hearing aids with this feature can be found here: Acclimatization to Hearing Aids.

A great relief in everyday life is the integrated battery. With this, my Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R always has enough energy for the whole day, and I no longer have to worry about the batteries suddenly dying in the middle of an event. Even with limited dexterity, a rechargeable system is very helpful because it eliminates the need to insert small button cells.

The Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 is nearly dust and water resistant and, with its IP 68 classification, is certainly well protected against external influences.

Rating Simplicity & security: 1,0

Phonak Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R:

Extras

Everyone enjoys a few extra features, so let's see if we can find something here: We noticed the tinnitus option. If you like, you can set up a special tinnitus program. This can provide a gentle noise to distract from annoying tinnitus when needed. The sounds can be customized according to personal hearing preferences.

A very good additional benefit is provided by the remote maintenance service. Through the app, you can contact your audiologist and describe your hearing problem. They can then 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.

Sensors in the hearing aids enable functions that provide real added value. This model from Phonak contains such sensors that can, for example, count your steps throughout the day. The data can then be viewed in the app. It’s possible that further tracking features will be added through subsequent updates. This Phonak device also has a few small highlights. Depending on what your smartphone supports, you can be reminded of appointments, access Siri, or use various other assistant systems. That's definitely an extra point.

Rating Extras: 1,0

Conclusion: Phonak Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 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 und sind uns sicher, dass man mit diesem Gerät ein tolles Hörerlebnis bekommt.

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Our Phonak Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R review was created on August 23, 2024 and lastly updated on August 7, 2025. The overall rating of 1,00 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 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

Welche Größe hat das Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R von Phonak?

Groß oder klein hat mit der Wirkung nach außen zu tun. Wir beurteilen daher, wie groß Hörgeräte auf Außenstehende wirken. Das Phonak Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R befindet sich in der Größenklasse M. Das bedeutet, es wirkt .

Wie gut höre ich mit dem Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R von Phonak?

Dieses Hörgerät schneidet mit einer Gesamtnote von 1,0 (*****) im Bereich "Hörkomfort" ab. Die Note setzt sich aus verschiedenen Komponenten zusammen. Wichtige Kriterien: Die Lärmunterdrückung erreicht . Die Anzahl der einstellbaren Frequenzbänder im Phonak Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R ist 20 (die Klassenbesten haben aktuell 24 Bänder). Für die Windgeräuschunterdrückung bekommt das Gerät von uns das Prädikat .

Ist das Phonak Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R für mich geeignet?

Den Eignungsbereich von Hörgeräten nennen Hörakustiker "Anpassbereich". Phonak hat für das Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R folgenden Anpassbereich festgelegt: . Lassen Sie einen Profi-Hörtest bei einem Hörakustikbetrieb in Ihrer Nähe durchführen, anschließend wissen Sie, ob dieses Hörgerät für Sie geeignet ist.

Was kostet das Phonak Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R?

Ist das Audeo Infinio Sphere 90 R von Phonak teuer oder günstig? Es wird in Deutschland derzeit in einem ungefähren Preisrahmen von ab 3.000,00 € gehandelt. Wenn eine Krankenkasse sich beteiligt, fällt der Betrag deutlich geringer aus. Wichtig: Sie sollten den Preis zum Zusammenhang mit der Gesamtnote im Testbericht (1.0 (*****)) und vor allen Dingen mit der Bewertung im Bereich Lärmunterdrückung () beurteilen.

 

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