Test report: Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 312

The Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 312 in review

Seit Einführung der Phonak Infinio Sphere im August 2024 gilt diese Technik als überholt und erhält daher einen Abschlag in der Gesamtnote.

This test report is about the Audeo Lumity 30 312. It was developed by Phonak and addresses both mild and more severe hearing needs. This variant is worn behind the ear. The Audeo Lumity 30 312 is a discrete hearing aid from a still moderate price category. We achieve clear sound transmission through the smart decision to place the speaker directly in the ear canal.

Hearing comfort

Good speech understanding is a matter of course in modern hearing aids. Equally important is hearing comfort. Only when the ratio of speech transmission to the level of ambient noise is balanced will hearing be perceived as pleasant. That’s why we take a look at the comfort features: In the Audeo Lumity 30 312, solid comfort programming by the audiologist is possible. Normal ambient noises like street noise, the sound of a vacuum cleaner, or that of a fan should be dampened by classic noise cancellation. In this Phonak hearing aid, we would rate the noise reduction as average. It is sufficient if you do not live in a very noisy environment.

Deductions are made for the lack of impulse sound suppression. This usually dampens short, clattering sounds. But those who choose this hearing aid should not let that disturb them. Phonak should delight all outdoor fans with this device, as wind is not only pleasantly dampened, but speech understanding should also continue to function without problems. We cannot generate a true 3D spatial sound with the current test device. Especially outdoors, one should often look around to locate individual sound sources. However, focusing on a specific speaker works quite well with the integrated directional microphones. A solid basis for programming the Audeo Lumity 30 312 is provided by the 12 equalizer bands. As sound enthusiasts, we would wish for a few more, but for the typical situations we encounter in our daily lives, one can create a quite reasonable sound profile from them.

An element in the signal processing of the Audeo Lumity 30 312 is artificial intelligence. The impact is positive, as many customers find conversations in noisy situations significantly more relaxed.

Rating Hearing comfort: 3,2

Operation & connectivity

Since you likely don't have your audiologist by your side at all times, it can be very helpful to be able to make changes to the hearing aid yourself. There are various control options, and we will look at which ones the Audeo Lumity 30 312 has. Directly on the hearing aid, there is a button. With this, you can change the volume or activate additional hearing programs. It can be programmed according to customer preferences. Using it is, of course, optional. We really like the small remote controls, and we have found one for this model. This allows for discreet adjustments to the volume or sound.

In our tests, we did not find any option for voice control. This feature is not necessarily required, but we would have appreciated it nonetheless. There is no control of the hearing aids with a simple tap of the finger in this Phonak model, as certain sensors would have been needed in the housing for that.

Adjusting loudness or special functions via an app is already widespread today, and the Audeo Lumity 30 312 also takes this route by providing 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. You no longer need headphones here, as it has a wireless option and can transmit sounds directly from the smartphone to the ears—provided the smartphone is equipped with 2.4 GHz LE technology.

Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,7

Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 312:

Simplicity & security

To continue to take the perspective of hearing aid users, we naturally need a test for everyday usability. Here’s what we found: The situational recognition did not exactly impress us. Quiet and loud environments are identified, and the Audeo Lumity 30 312 adjusts accordingly. However, as soon as the acoustic conditions become more demanding and various sources of noise appear simultaneously, one may still need to make some manual adjustments to the hearing aid. We give a big plus point for the automatic acclimatization assistant. It gradually raises the starting volume in very small steps until my hearing goal is reached. This significantly facilitates getting used to the new sound.

The Audeo Lumity 30 312 relies on battery power instead of rechargeable batteries. Advantage: Very long battery life. Unlike rechargeable solutions, you rarely have to worry about the power supply. Disadvantage: Waste is produced in the form of used batteries. This hearing aid uses a hearing aid battery of size 312.

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

Rating Simplicity & security: 2,5

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: One thing worth mentioning is the tinnitus program. Those troubled by annoying ear noises will benefit from it. Pleasant, soft sounds are adjusted to gently surround the tinnitus. In the end, the tinnitus fades 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 precious commodity. Therefore, such a remote maintenance service is absolutely appropriate. Anyone needing a new programming of their hearing aids can easily contact the acoustician through the app and describe their hearing wishes. Through a cloud service, the professional can then send an individual setting as a data package to the app. From there, it is loaded onto the hearing aid and can be tried out immediately. That definitely earns extra points in our test.

Do you sometimes use your smartphone to track your daily steps? This is now not only easier but also more accurate. The Audeo Lumity 30 312 from Phonak has integrated sensors that make tracking very precise. Other health data can also be recorded - in our eyes, this is a real added value. You should take a closer look at the app of this Phonak device. There are a few extras in it that significantly expand the functionality of these hearing aids. We think these additional features are really great!

Rating Extras: 1,0

Conclusion: Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 312

Mit der Endnote 2,77 behauptet sich dieses Modell im mittleren Bereich. Es hat eine ganz passable Komfortausstattung mit an Bord, die für die typischen Alltagsmomente reicht und ein zufriedenstellendes Hörerlebnis schafft.

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Our Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 312 review was created on February 29, 2024 and lastly updated on August 20, 2024. The overall rating of 2,77 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 3 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 3.5 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 5 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..

 

 

 

FAQ

Welche Größe hat das Audeo Lumity 30 312 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 Lumity 30 312 befindet sich in der Größenklasse S. Das bedeutet, es wirkt .

Wie gut höre ich mit dem Audeo Lumity 30 312 von Phonak?

Dieses Hörgerät schneidet mit einer Gesamtnote von 3,2 (***) 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 Lumity 30 312 ist 12 (die Klassenbesten haben aktuell 24 Bänder). Für die Windgeräuschunterdrückung bekommt das Gerät von uns das Prädikat .

Ist das Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 312 für mich geeignet?

Den Eignungsbereich von Hörgeräten nennen Hörakustiker "Anpassbereich". Phonak hat für das Audeo Lumity 30 312 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 Lumity 30 312?

Ist das Audeo Lumity 30 312 von Phonak teuer oder günstig? Es wird in Deutschland derzeit in einem ungefähren Preisrahmen von zwischen 2.000,00 € und 2.500,00 € gehandelt. Wenn eine Krankenkasse sich beteiligt, fällt der Betrag deutlich geringer aus. Wichtig: Sie sollten den Preis zum Zusammenhang mit der Gesamtnote im Testbericht (2.8 (***)) und vor allen Dingen mit der Bewertung im Bereich Lärmunterdrückung () beurteilen.

 

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