The Phonak Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O in review
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The Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O from Phonak is a delicate, small hearing aid that is worn in the ear. Its discreet placement in the ear canal allows for very good sound transmission. The Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O is a hearing aid from an affordable price range and is suitable for both mild and more significant hearing needs.
Hearing comfort
At least as important as speech understanding is listening comfort. After all, our environment should sound as realistic and pleasant as possible. So let's take a look at noise management: In this model offered by Phonak, we found only a few options for influencing comfort. Of course, noise suppression is integrated to reduce tiring background noise. The Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O features one of the most intense noise suppression systems on the market. When this is maximally adjusted, you have a real advantage over normal-hearing individuals. We searched in vain for wind management; there is no wind noise reduction here.
Points are deducted for the lack of impulse sound suppression. Normally, this dampens short, clattering noises. However, those who choose this hearing aid should not let that bother them. Hearing aids like the Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O preserve the natural spatial feeling, as we have experienced since childhood. The function of the outer ear, head size, head shadow effects - all of these parameters create a real, authentic 3D hearing experience. A few more frequency channels would be desirable, but with the existing 12 channels, it's already quite manageable.
Sometimes we encounter hearing aids that successfully process data using artificial intelligence, but that is not the case with this device yet.
Rating Hearing comfort: 3,7
Operation & connectivity
Buttons, switches, controls... or would you rather have an app? Control elements can significantly expand the functionality of hearing aids. Is there something like that in the Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O? We checked. The simplest control option is always a button directly on the hearing aid. This one has that too. It can be programmed according to your wishes. Do you want a manual volume control? No problem, the button allows for step-by-step adjustment of the volume. Or do you need various special programs for your professional life or hobbies? These can also be activated via the button. Those who want to keep everything in automatic mode can simply ignore the button or even have it disabled. If desired, there is a remote control for the hearing aid. This allows for effortless volume adjustment. The handling is not only extremely easy, but no one will notice that you are adjusting your hearing aids.
The modern form of operation via voice command is not yet found in the Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O. If there are sensors in the hearing aid, tap control could be possible, which would trigger a specific function by tapping your fingers on your ear. However, this option is not available in the Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O.
An additional app for individual operation would be nice, but is currently not offered for this hearing aid. Unfortunately, we have to forego a streaming function here and continue to hold the smartphone normally to the ear.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 3,2
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Simplicity & security
An important factor for the acceptance of a hearing aid is its practicality in everyday life. This includes things like automated functions as well as robustness and user-friendliness. Unfortunately, the simple hearing experience with the Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O is not very good. The situational automation is quite limited, providing little support when it gets loud around us. This can be compensated by using the manual adjustment options. However, this hardly scores points in terms of simplicity. We give a significant plus point for the automatic acclimatization assistant. It gradually increases the starting volume in very small steps until my hearing goal is achieved. This significantly eases the adaptation to the new sound.
Unfortunately, the Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O is not equipped with a rechargeable battery, so regular size 10 batteries are needed for operation.
With an IP 68 certification, the hearing aid can withstand many adverse influences. Dust cannot penetrate, it can endure longer submersions in water, and it is also protected against contact.
Rating Simplicity & security: 2,8
Extras
Sometimes it’s the little things that make a hearing aid perfect. That’s why we’ll take a quick look at the extras that might be included: We noticed the tinnitus option. If desired, a special tinnitus program can be set up. This gently plays background noise to help distract from the annoying tinnitus. The sounds can be personalized according to individual hearing preferences.
Online services are becoming more and more common. There is often a remote maintenance service for hearing aids. However, Phonak has not provided this for its Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O model yet. So you have to go to the specialist shop every time you want to reprogram your hearing aid. No extra point for that.
There are no sensors in this Virto Paradise 30 variant, so the popular health tracking cannot be offered. For example, daily steps are counted. As mentioned, this hearing aid does not have this function on board. Other hearing aids already offer a few extended options, like fall alerts or reminder functions. We don’t find that here, but it’s not so dramatic, because the normal hearing functions are still the most important.
Rating Extras: 3,3
Conclusion: Phonak Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O
This test device ranks towards the bottom of the overall results and is missing some features. We give it a score of 3.97. This is acceptable for less demanding listeners, but for a very active lifestyle, we recommend a hearing aid with more extensive comfort features.
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Our Phonak Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O review was created on November 15, 2023 and lastly updated on February 18, 2025. The overall rating of 3,97 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 2.5 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 3 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 3.5 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 3 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..
FAQ
How much does the Phonak Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O cost?
The Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O from Phonak is currently offered by providers in a rough price range of approximately between €1,300.00 and €2,000.00. You should view this price in relation to the test score of 4.0 (sufficient). And, for example, also depending on the star rating in the area of noise suppression in our tests (very good 5 stars (the best possible rating)). You can find all comparison values in the hearing aid comparison.
How well can you hear with the Phonak Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O?
The Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O from Phonak achieves a score of 3.7 (sufficient) in the hearing comfort test area. In the area of noise suppression, the hearing aid receives a very good 5 stars (the best possible rating). For wind noise suppression, it receives the designation 'total failure', as it does not have this feature. The hearing aid shows 12 different equalizer bands in the test, which can be adjusted by the hearing care professional to the individual's hearing ability (current top models reach 24).
For whom is the Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O from Phonak suitable?
This hearing aid is aimed at people with mild, moderate, or severe hearing loss. This so-called "fitting range" is roughly defined by Phonak. A good local hearing care company can immediately tell, after a professional hearing test, whether this in-ear hearing aid is suitable for you.
How big is the Phonak Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O?
We have classified all hearing aids on the market into four size classes, from XXS (almost invisible) to M (rather large). The Phonak Virto Paradise 30 10 NW O has a size classification of XS, so it is quite small compared to other hearing aids.
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