The Phonak Virto Paradise 90 312 in review
Mit der Veröffentlichung einer verbesserten Technik durch Phonak verlieren ältere Geräte an Relevanz und erhalten daher eine niedrigere Gesamtbewertung.
We tested a small-sized, top-class hearing aid this time. It is the Phonak Virto Paradise 90 312. It is worn in the ear and is designed for nearly every hearing need. The position in the front part of the ear canal is due to its design, which is why it also delivers a nice, clear sound.
It took 1.5 years for Phonak to launch its Phonak Paradise technology as in-the-ear devices.
Hearing comfort
The comfort features determine how pleasant everyday hearing is perceived. With this hearing aid, the manufacturer provides the customer with comprehensive sound management. A classic noise suppression is designed to reduce annoying background noise to a tolerable level. The Virto Paradise 90 312 has a highly effective and additionally adjustable noise reduction integrated. This ensures that hearing remains very comfortable even in demanding environments. The Virto Paradise 90 312 impresses us with its wind reduction and offers good performance in this regard.
We are pleased to find a good and efficient impulse sound damping here. This is definitely useful in everyday life, as it noticeably cushions door slams, dish clattering, or similarly noisy sounds. Spatial hearing is very important for orientation in space and recognizing directions and distances. With this hearing aid from Phonak, one can feel completely secure. It mimics the functioning of natural hearing and makes information from all directions accessible. The number of frequency bands is very important for good speech-noise differentiation. With 20, this hearing aid is among the best and offers excellent adjustment options.
Sometimes we encounter hearing aids that successfully process data using artificial intelligence, but this device does not yet have that feature.
Especially important, especially in professional life, is that the hearing aids cope with acoustically unbalanced environments. Modern offices, departure halls, and train stations generate unpleasant reverberation. These hearing aids reduce the reverberation to a pleasant level, allowing you to understand well without losing the sense of space.
Rating Hearing comfort: 1,6
Phonak Virto Paradise 90 312:
Operation & connectivity
Most hearing aids automatically adjust to their environment. Nevertheless, it is sometimes very practical to be able to make changes oneself. After all, the hearing aid doesn't know how one is feeling at the moment. We looked at the control options offered by the Virto Paradise 90 312: There is a button directly on the hearing aid. This allows you to adjust the volume or activate additional hearing programs. It can be programmed according to customer preferences. Of course, using it is optional. We do appreciate small remote controls, and we've found one for this model. This allows for discreet small adjustments to the volume or sound.
Some hearing aids can already be controlled by voice, but unfortunately, this one from Phonak cannot yet. It would be practical for those whose fingers are no longer so nimble or for those who simply enjoy smart gadgets. In addition to buttons or remote controls, some hearing aids also have a tap control feature. This means you can just tap your ear briefly, and the device switches modes. However, we don't have that option here at Phonak, as it would have required very specific sensors.
Our favorite tool for hearing aids is the app, and we really like this one. In addition to the obligatory volume controls, there are also options for sound manipulation. This significantly expands the potential of the Virto Paradise 90 312 and offers relief when hearing becomes exhausting again. Problems with phone calls on a smartphone are a thing of the past with this device. Phone calls, music, and other sounds are transmitted completely wirelessly to the hearing aids. Headphones become unnecessary. We tested the wireless transmission during longer phone calls and while listening to music during sports. Everything worked simply and smoothly. All you need is a suitable smartphone with 2.4 GHz wireless technology.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,8
Phonak Virto Paradise 90 312:
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Simplicity & security
Of course, we are also interested in how quickly one adapts to the Virto Paradise 90 312 and how easy daily use is. With an extraordinarily well-functioning automatic situational adjustment, the Virto Paradise 90 312 excels in terms of everyday performance. The finely tuned recognition of the acoustic environment allows us to navigate effortlessly through different listening situations without needing to manually adjust. This is exactly what we expect from a hearing aid. We are very pleased with the integrated acclimatization manager. It gradually increases the volume of the hearing aid in very small steps until our target amplification is eventually reached. We can comfortably and gradually get used to the new listening impressions.
The Virto Paradise 90 312 is not equipped with a rechargeable battery, so it cannot be recharged. It is powered by a hearing aid battery size 312. It needs to be replaced every few days.
For a secure everyday feeling, a solid dust and moisture protection is also important. However, there is no IP certification here. Presumably, this model is not really well equipped against penetrating dust or moisture. This is not up to date and deserves a point deduction.
Rating Simplicity & security: 2,8
Phonak Virto Paradise 90 312:
Extras
Finally, let's take a brief look at whether there are any extras available: A special tinnitus program can be programmed on request in the Virto Paradise 90 312. This allows for the generation of stimulating, pleasant sounds that distract from the tinnitus when it is particularly strong. We find this very useful and happily award extra points.
We find the remote maintenance service quite exciting, which can be utilized. If one does not have the opportunity to visit the audiologist, they can instead contact them via the app, briefly describe their hearing problem, and then receive a data package with a new hearing aid configuration. If it sounds good, they can upload it to their hearing aids.
There are no sensors in this Virto Paradise 90 variant, so the popular health tracking cannot be offered. For example, it would typically count steps throughout the day. As mentioned, this hearing aid does not have this feature on board. It would have been nice to have a few lifestyle functions, but those are not available in the Virto Paradise 90 312. Other hearing aids may score points with language translation or fall alarms, but here it remains within the usual functional range.
Rating Extras: 2,5
Conclusion: Phonak Virto Paradise 90 312
In conclusion, it can be said that this device is a true all-rounder that impresses us with its comfort features and achieves a good overall score of 2.39. Those who want to forgo top technology but still wish for a comfortable hearing experience are in the right place here.
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Our Phonak Virto Paradise 90 312 review was created on December 9, 2022 and lastly updated on February 18, 2025. The overall rating of 2,39 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 3.5 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 3.5 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..
FAQ
How noticeable is the Phonak Virto Paradise 90 312 to others?
It is in the size class S, so it appears medium-sized. We primarily kept the impression for outsiders in mind.
What is the price of the Phonak Virto Paradise 90 312?
The price range in which the Phonak Virto Paradise 90 312 is approximately offered in Germany starts at €3,000.00. The performance of the device corresponds to this price. In the test, it achieved an overall rating of 2.4 (good).
Is the Phonak Virto Paradise 90 312 suitable for my hearing loss?
This in-ear hearing aid is suitable for mild, moderate, or severe hearing loss. You can compare other hearing aids from this adjustment range with the Virto Paradise 90 312 from Phonak: Hearing Aid Comparison.
How well does hearing with the Phonak Virto Paradise 90 312 work?
This in-ear device received a performance rating of 1.6 (good) in the test report for the area of "hearing comfort." Important for hearing comfort is, among other things, noise suppression. Here, the Virto Paradise 90 312 from Phonak achieves a very good 5 stars (the best possible rating). For the reduction of wind noise, it receives our rating of 'very good' (4 out of 5 stars). The signal processing in this hearing aid takes place in 20 different adjustable channels (the best hearing aids currently have 24 channels).
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