The Phonak Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O in review
In the jungle of hearing aid variants, we would like to provide you with some orientation and present another test report. Today, we focus on a Phonak model, namely the Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O. Its amplification power is suitable for mild to profound hearing losses, and just by its discreet placement in the ear canal, it offers quite a decent sound. The Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O is a small, slim hearing aid of the highest quality level. It is worn in the ear.
Hearing comfort
In our test, we usually start with the analysis of comfort features. A comfortable sound is characterized by a mix of speech and ambient noises that is realistic and as pleasant as possible at the same time. Various electronic tools take care of all the noises. With the Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O, the manufacturer provides the customer with comprehensive noise management. One of the noise tools is noise suppression, which is supposed to dampen sounds like traffic noise, refrigerator humming, or the PC fan. Here you can be absolutely satisfied with the noise reduction. On one hand, it has a remarkable level of adjustment, meaning it can significantly reduce sounds. On the other hand, it can be set on multiple levels, as you do not always need full attenuation.
Extremely useful is the impulse noise suppression. It captures all rattling, banging, and crackling sounds and reliably dampens them. The Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O impresses us with its wind attenuation and offers good performance in this regard. The special design of the Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O proves to be fortunate when it comes to spatial hearing. The microphones sit deep in the ear canal, and that’s exactly where the sound reaches even for normally hearing individuals. Spatial hearing does not need to be artificially recreated; it arises naturally. One of the most important evaluation criteria in hearing aids is the number of frequency bands. These determine the fine-tuning possibilities. The Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O has the best conditions with its 20 bands to achieve a precise sound result. Even in the following years, you can continue to make differentiated adjustments here.
Strategies based on artificial intelligence have not yet been implemented in this hearing aid from Phonak.
Rating Hearing comfort: 1,8
Operation & connectivity
Basically, the hearing aids operate fully automatically, and that is also the mode that most people prefer. However, it is sometimes quite useful to switch to another hearing program or simply adjust the volume in a difficult situation. Therefore, let's take a brief look at the control options of the Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O. Usually, there is a button on the hearing aid, and we found one on the Virto Infinio 70 as well. It can be configured as a volume control or program selection button and can be deactivated if desired. A discreet way to change the hearing aid is the remote control. It fits in any pocket. If the person you're talking to is speaking too quietly, just one or two clicks are enough to adjust the volume. Additional hearing programs for listening to music or driving can also be activated with the remote control.
The modern form of operation via voice command is not yet available in the Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O. There is no control of the hearing aids with a simple tap of the finger in this Phonak model, as specific sensors would have been needed in the housing for that.
We missed an app for the Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O during the test. If control via smartphone is important to you, you should look for another model. Unfortunately, we have to do without a streaming function here and continue to hold the smartphone to the ear as usual.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 2,9
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Simplicity & security
How do you manage with the hearing aid in everyday life? This is the next aspect we will evaluate. Because only when such a device works simply and effortlessly can you become accustomed to it. The Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O features a comprehensive set of stored hearing situations. When a typical pattern is recognized, the hearing aid automatically activates the correct setting, fully automatically. The integrated acclimatization manager can be of great help when starting your journey into the world of hearing aids. Its task is to gradually increase the hearing aid's volume in tiny steps until the target volume is reached. This allows you to gradually and calmly adapt to the new hearing impressions. More information about acclimatization and other hearing aids with this feature can be found here: Acclimatization to Hearing Aids.
The Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O gets its energy from small disposable batteries, which need to be replaced every few days. While this is not rocket science, it should be considered, especially in cases of motor skill issues. A rechargeable battery would be much easier to handle.
With IP 68 certification, the hearing aid can withstand a variety of adverse influences. Dust cannot penetrate, it can endure prolonged submersion in water, and it is also protected against contact.
Rating Simplicity & security: 2,0
Extras
Das Finale gehört den Extras, also kleinen Zusatzfunktionen, die dem Hörgerät noch ein paar Extrapunkte einbringen könnten: Hier ist uns die Tinnitus-Option aufgefallen. Wer mag, kann sich ein spezielles Tinnitus-Programm einrichten lassen. Das legt bei Bedarf ein sanftes Rauschen auf die Ohren, um vom nervigen Tinnitus ein wenig abzulenken. Die Geräusche können nach dem persönlichen Hörgeschmack gestaltet werden.
Online-Dienste werden immer selbstverständlicher. Auch für Hörgeräte gibt es häufig einen Fernwartungsservice. Phonak hat sowas aber für sein Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O noch nicht vorgesehen. Man muss also jedesmal ins Fachgschäft gehen, wenn man sein Hörgerät anders programmieren lassen möchte. Kein Extrapunkt dafür.
Viele Hörgeräte haben heute noch ein paar Gesundheits-Funktionen dabei. Da das Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O aber keine speziellen Sensoren dafür hat, können wir hier keine Besonderheiten vorstellen. Der Funktionsumfang im Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O beschränkt sich auf das normale Hören, was auch völlig in Ordnung ist. Zusatzfunktionen wie Sturzalarm oder Siri-Verknüpfungen haben schon einen ordentlichen Mehrwert, sind aber für einen guten Hörausgleich nicht relevant.
Rating Extras: 3,3
Conclusion: Phonak Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O
Abschließend lässt sich sagen, dass es sich bei diesem Gerät um einen echten Allrounder handelt, der uns mit seiner Komfortausstattung überzeugt und mit der Note 2,36 ein gutes Gesamtergebnis erzielt. Wer auf Spitzentechnik verzichten möchte, aber trotzdem einen bequemen Höralltag wünscht, der ist hier an der richtigen Stelle.
Depending on the degree of hearing loss and the shape of the ear canal, there are different types of hearing aids. Those who require a strong amplification often need a larger device, while people with small ear canals rely on particularly compact models, which, however, may not always include all additional features. More information on selecting suitable in-ear hearing aids can be found in our article: In-ear Hearing Aids: Largest Manufacturer Comparison
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Our Phonak Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O review was created on August 13, 2025 . The overall rating of 2,36 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 3.5 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 4 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 3 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..
FAQ
Was kostet das Phonak Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O?
Das Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O 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 2.4 (****) 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 Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O?
Das Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O von Phonak erreicht im Testbereich Hörkomfort die Note 1,8 (****). 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 Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O 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 In the ear (ITE) Hörgerät für Sie geeignet ist.
Wie groß ist das Phonak Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O?
Wir haben alle Hörgeräte am Markt in vier Größenklassen eingeteilt, von XXS (quasi unsichtbar) bis M (eher groß). Das Phonak Virto Infinio 70 10 NW O hat die Größenklassifizierung XS, ist also im Vergleich mit anderen Hörgeräten.
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