The Phonak Audeo Lumity 70 R Life in review
Phonak Infinio Sphere nennt sich die Nachfolgetechnik der Lumity-Geräte. Diese erhalten daher einen Abschlag in der Gesamtbewertung.
This test report is about the Audeo Lumity 70 R Life. It has been developed by Phonak and covers both mild and more severe hearing needs. This variant is worn behind the ear. Audeo Lumity 70 R Life is a discreet hearing aid from the upper segment of the hearing aid prices. We achieve clean sound transmission through the clever decision to place the speaker directly in the ear canal.
Hearing comfort
First, we assess the hearing comfort equipment. What types of noises does the hearing aid recognize? How does it manage them? Is the hearing aid suitable for a varied everyday life? Here, this test device provides the customer with comprehensive noise management. As in all hearing aids, we also find the typical noise suppression here. It is intended to reduce monotonous, noisy background sounds to the extent that they no longer stand out as much. With the Audeo Lumity 70 R Life, ambient noise is processed in such a way that relaxed listening is possible.
Phonak is likely to impress all outdoor fans with this device, as wind is not only pleasantly dampened, but speech understanding should also continue to function seamlessly. Impulse noise suppression is a very important element in the comfort features of a hearing aid. It dampens popping and rattling noises. In the Audeo Lumity 70 R Life, this damping occurs in multiple stages. This definitely earns a few extra points. We found a proud 20 equalizer bands in the Audeo Lumity 70 R Life. In each band, the hearing aid activates its noise management, filters out disturbing elements, and retains important speech components. Acoustic changes can be targeted and precisely tailored. We are very satisfied with this. Especially with sharp or steeply falling hearing curves, such a hearing aid can be very useful. Spatial hearing works very reliably. Directional hearing is supported, and the spatial impression is good.
Artificial intelligence is also employed in the signal processing of the Audeo Lumity 70 R Life. This allows for a much more realistic analysis of the hearing environment, and above all, clarity in noisy surroundings is significantly improved.
Rating Hearing comfort: 1,5
Phonak Audeo Lumity 70 R Life:
Operation & connectivity
Every person has their own specific hearing needs. It is advantageous if one can personalize their hearing aids beyond the automatic functions. In our test, we discovered the following access options: First, we found a button directly on the hearing aid. This is very practical as it is the simplest and quickest way to make changes. The volume can be adjusted this way, and different hearing programs can also be activated. If one prefers not to adjust anything directly on the ear, the button can of course be deactivated. A discreet way to change the hearing aid is through the remote control. It fits in any pocket. If the person you're speaking with is once again too quiet, just one or two clicks are enough to adjust the volume. Additional hearing programs for listening to music or for driving can also be activated with the remote control.
A useful addition is the option to control the Audeo Lumity 70 R Life via voice command. This is already known from smartphones or car navigation systems, and it can also be very practical in a hearing aid. More and more functionalities are being integrated into hearing aids that are already familiar from other areas. Here in the Audeo Lumity 70 R Life, it is the tap control. Simply tapping the ear shell with fingers or the palm of the hand will trigger a command. For example, it could be the start of a transmission from the TV adapter. Your hearing care professional will help you find the appropriate function.
Adjusting the volume or specific functions through an app is already widespread today, and the Audeo Lumity 70 R Life follows this trend by providing us with an app. This app offers much more than just hearing aid functions and gives us a glimpse of what hearing aids could be used for in the future - beyond just good hearing. Problems with smartphone calls are a thing of the past with this device. Phone calls, music, and other sounds are completely transmitted wirelessly to the hearing aids. Headphones become unnecessary. We tested the wireless transmission during longer phone calls and while listening to music while exercising. Everything worked simply and smoothly. Only a compatible smartphone with 2.4 GHz wireless technology is required.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,0
Phonak Audeo Lumity 70 R Life:
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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 in everyday life and uncomplicated. With the Audeo Lumity 70 R Life, we experienced an effective automatic situation adjustment that supports our hearing well. This already ensures that we don't constantly have to make adjustments to the hearing aid. 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 way, you can relax and gradually get used to the new hearing experiences. More information on acclimatization and other hearing aids with this feature can be found here: Acclimatization to Hearing Aids.
The Audeo Lumity 70 R Life is rechargeable and no longer requires hearing aid batteries. This is environmentally friendly, as there are no used batteries to dispose of. At the same time, it is also extremely convenient, as no spare batteries need to be carried. The hearing aids simply go into the charging station in the evening and are ready to use the next morning.
We had a carefree everyday life during our test due to the IP-68 certification. This indicates that the hearing aid is particularly well protected against dust and water. We marched through the rain and then took the hearing aids out with wet hands - all without any issues. However, the water resistance really only applies to fresh, natural water and not to foamy bath water or saltwater.
Rating Simplicity & security: 1,3
Phonak Audeo Lumity 70 R Life:
Extras
Sometimes hearing aids have additional features that can be quite useful. Let's see how this Phonak device measures up: We noticed the tinnitus option here. If you like, you can set up a special tinnitus program. This will provide a gentle noise in the ears if needed to distract from the annoying tinnitus. The sounds can be customized according to personal hearing preferences.
A clever tool is the integrated remote support service. Almost everyone has a smartphone, and time is a precious resource. Therefore, such a remote support service is absolutely appropriate. Anyone needing new programming for their hearing aids can easily contact the audiologist through the app and describe their hearing wishes. Through a cloud service, the professional can then send a customized setting as a data package to the app. From there, it gets loaded onto the hearing device and can be tested immediately. This definitely earns extra points in our test.
Your health is an important topic, which is why Phonak provides its customers with a great feature: health tracking. For example, physical activity is logged over a period of time. Sensors collect this data and then present it graphically in the associated app. You should take a closer look at the app for this Phonak device. There are indeed some extras that significantly expand the functionality of these hearing aids. We really think these additional features are fantastic!
Rating Extras: 1,0
Conclusion: Phonak Audeo Lumity 70 R Life
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 1,49 und sind uns sicher, dass man mit diesem Gerät ein tolles Hörerlebnis bekommt.
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Our Phonak Audeo Lumity 70 R Life review was created on September 20, 2022 and lastly updated on August 20, 2024. The overall rating of 1,49 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
Wie auffällig ist das Phonak Audeo Lumity 70 R Life für andere?
Es befindet sich in der Größenklasse S, wirkt also . Wir haben dabei in erster Linie die Anmutung für Außenstehende im Auge gehabt.
Was kostet das Phonak Audeo Lumity 70 R Life?
Der Preisrahmen, in dem das Phonak Audeo Lumity 70 R Life ungefähr in Deutschland angeboten wird, ist ab 3.000,00 € . Dem Preis gegenüber steht die Leistung des Gerätes. Im Test erreichte es eine Gesamtnote von 1.5 (*****).
Ist das Phonak Audeo Lumity 70 R Life für meinen Hörverlust geeignet?
Geeignet ist dieses für einen . Sie können andere Hörgeräte aus diesem Anpassbereich mit dem Audeo Lumity 70 R Life von Phonak vergleichen: Hörgeräte-Vergleich.
Wie gut ist das Hören mit dem Audeo Lumity 70 R Life von Phonak?
Dieses hinter dem Ohr bekommt im Testbericht die Leistungsnote 1,5 (****) für den Bereich "Hörkomfort". Wichtig für den Hörkomfort ist unter anderem die Lärmunterdrückung. Hier erreicht das Audeo Lumity 70 R Life von Phonak . Für die Reduzierung von Windgeräusche bekommt es von uns das Prädikat . Die Signalverarbeitung findet in diesem Hörgerät in 20 unterschiedlichen einstellbaren Kanälen statt (die besten Hörgeräte besitzen derzeit 24 Kanäle).
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