The Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 R Life in review
Das Phonak Infinio Sphere wurde im August 2024 auf den Markt gebracht. Die Lumity-Technik gilt daher als überholt und erhält einen Abschlag in der Gesamtnote.
Are you curious about this hearing aid from Phonak? Let's see what we have found out. The Audeo Lumity 30 R Life is designed for mild, moderate, and also profound hearing loss, and it is worn behind the ear. It is a discreet hearing aid of a high-quality level.
With the discreet and simultaneously intelligent placement of the speaker in the ear canal, we achieve a good, clear sound.
Hearing comfort
Hearing aids are intended 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 an active daily life? Here with this test device, solid comfort programming by the audiologist is possible. As with any hearing aid, it also includes typical noise reduction. It is designed to reduce uniform, noisy background sounds to the extent that they no longer dominate. The Audeo Lumity 30 R Life has solid noise reduction. There are hearing aids that offer a significantly more effective attenuation, but this one should be sufficient for normal demands.
Wind noise is always a topic when the hearing aid microphones are somewhat exposed. With the Audeo Lumity 30 R Life, this is not a problem at all, as it features intelligent, effective wind noise reduction. It not only mitigates audible turbulence but also preserves speech understanding. A filter for clattering, popping noises is not present here – unfortunately, no point for that. With 12 frequency bands, one can set a fairly good sound. A passionate musician may not be completely satisfied with this, but for normal hearing and sound needs, this number is more than sufficient. The device recognizes whether the microphones should transmit everything or focus forward. This can help in conversation situations but does not replace true spatial hearing.
By the way, you might perceive the sound of this Phonak device as clearer and more natural, especially in noisy situations. This is probably due to the implemented artificial intelligence. The hearing aid has already been fed with millions of real sounds, leading to a significantly improved distinction between speech and noise.
Rating Hearing comfort: 3,2
Operation & connectivity
Most functions of this Phonak model are activated automatically. However, it is sometimes very useful to be able to expand the range of functions a bit more. In our tests, we found out what options we have here. A very quick way to adjust the volume is the small button on the device. It is easy to feel, and you can adjust the volume in several steps, making it louder or quieter. Additional programs for special listening situations can also be activated with this. If you prefer to forgo the button, you can simply have it deactivated. A remote control is available for the Audeo Lumity 30 R Life. It is quite handy, fits in your pocket, and offers a volume adjustment option as well as various hearing programs.
In our tests, we found no option for voice control. While this feature is not necessarily required, we would have appreciated it. Some hearing aids can also be controlled with a brief touch, without needing to press a button. However, this feature is not yet implemented here.
Hearing aid apps are becoming increasingly popular. Fortunately, there is a suitable app for the Audeo Lumity 30 R Life. This app completely impressed us. Not only does it offer numerous options to customize the hearing aids to personal taste, but the app also has plenty of lifestyle features. One of the best features of the hearing aid is the direct streaming function. This turns the hearing aid into a TrueWireless headset, receiving phone calls and other sounds directly in the ear. The prerequisite is a compatible smartphone that includes 2.4 GHz technology. The biggest advantage is that you can hear phone calls not only in one ear but in both. Additionally, the sound can be tailored to personal needs.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,7
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Simplicity & security
Another point on our checklist is handling. Does everything work simply and reliably? What does the hearing aid offer to ensure safe usage in daily life? The Audeo Lumity 30 R Life can independently differentiate between quiet and loud environments, but there's not much more in the program automation. Here, one can hardly do without manual adjustment options. Some people find it difficult to get used to, but this hearing aid makes it easy for us to cope with the new volume. There is a acclimatization manager that gradually leads us to the required target amplification. The period can last a few weeks or several months, and it can be individually adjusted. The individual steps are so small that you hardly notice there was an increase in volume.
A major relief in daily life is the integrated battery. With this, my Audeo Lumity 30 R Life always has enough power for the whole day, and I no longer have to worry that the batteries will suddenly run out in the middle of an event. Even with limited dexterity, a rechargeable battery system is very helpful, as it eliminates the need for inserting small button cells.
We also take a look at the robustness of the case and discover in the data sheet the protection class IP 68. This means that dust cannot enter at all, and water only becomes a danger after prolonged submersion. Protection against contact is also included.
Rating Simplicity & security: 1,8
Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 R Life:
Extras
Lastly, we are interested in whether there are any additional goodies on top: We really liked the optional tinnitus program. There are quite a few people who are occasionally or frequently troubled by ringing or buzzing in their ears. The tinnitus program in the Audeo Lumity 30 R Life is essentially just a sound generator. It’s about producing broad-band noises or sounds that gently and pleasantly stimulate all areas of hearing. The tinnitus fades into the background and is no longer perceived as disturbing.
Phonak is keeping up with the times and provides a forward-looking feature with the remote settings service. Working people with little time can get in touch with their audiologist online and have their hearing aids reprogrammed. Hearing aid users who have a longer journey to the specialist shop also benefit from this special service.
Special sensors in the Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 R Life offer entirely new insights into your health status. For example, at the end of a day, you can check how many steps you've taken. By the way, you don’t even need to have your smartphone with you while on the go. You only need to take a look at the app to read the data. When paired with a smartphone, the Audeo Lumity 30 R Life surprises us with a few nice lifestyle functions. It is definitely worth getting thoroughly familiar with the app and utilizing the offered assistance programs.
Rating Extras: 1,0
Conclusion: Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 R Life
With a final grade of 2.62, this model holds its own in the mid-range. It has a decent comfort equipment on board, sufficient for typical everyday moments and creates a satisfying listening experience.
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Our Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 R Life review was created on September 16, 2022 and lastly updated on August 20, 2024. The overall rating of 2,62 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 3 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 5 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..
FAQ
### How big is the Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 R Life? Since a size in millimeters does not explain how large a hearing aid appears, we have divided the size perception into classes. Class "XXS" is practically invisible, and class "M" has the largest appearance. The Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 R Life is in the size class S. It can therefore be considered medium-sized. ### What is the price of the Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 R Life? The Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 R Life is currently offered by hearing aid acousticians in Germany in a price range of approximately between €2,500.00 and €3,000.00. To assess the price-performance ratio, you should consider the overall test grade of 2.6 (satisfactory). ### How well does the Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 R Life perform? The Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 R Life receives a hearing comfort rating of 3.2 (satisfactory) from us. The Phonak hearing aid is rated 'excellent' (maximum 5 out of 5 stars) for its suppression of wind noise. The noise reduction of the device reaches 3 out of 5 stars. 12 frequency bands are separately adjustable in this hearing aid for processing tone pitches (top figures of current flagship models: 24). ### Who is the Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 R Life suitable for? If your hearing deficit is mild, moderate, or severe, the Phonak Audeo Lumity 30 R Life could be suitable for you. This so-called "adaptation range" of the hearing aid is defined by the manufacturer and is related, among other things, to the amplification of the hearing aid. Whether the device is actually suitable for you can only be meaningfully assessed by a local hearing aid acoustician after a detailed hearing test has been conducted.
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