The Starkey Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless in review
What hearing comfort does the Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless offer? How is it operated? Is it worth the investment? You can find answers to these questions in our review of this hearing aid from Starkey. First, the basics: It is worn in the ear, and due to its comfortable and acoustically favorable position in the ear canal, sound can easily travel towards the eardrum. This is important because only then can a really good, wideband sound be produced.
The Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless is a small mini hearing aid of excellent quality that can cover both mild and more significant hearing needs. Read more details:
Hearing comfort
At least as important as speech understanding is listening comfort. After all, our environment should sound as realistic as possible while also being pleasant. So, let's take a look at noise management: With this model that Starkey offers, we were impressed by the excellent noise management. Of course, there is integrated noise suppression designed to reduce exhausting background noises. In the Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless, disruptive sounds can be dosed in several gradations, allowing you to decide how much attenuation is truly comfortable. Some hearing aids reach their limits when the wind rushes over the microphones outside. That can be quite loud. But Starkey has something to counter this, namely a strongly attenuating, adjustable wind noise suppression. It works very well and helps all those who enjoy being outdoors.
Once you've experienced impulse sound suppression in a hearing aid, you don't want to give it up. The Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless has this feature and can therefore easily handle all short and intense sound events. This includes, for example, the clinking of dishes in the kitchen or footfall noise on a hard floor. Hearing aids like the Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless preserve the natural sense of space that we've experienced since childhood. The function of the outer ear, head size, head shadow effects - all these parameters create a real, original 3D hearing experience. One of the most important evaluation criteria in a hearing aid is the number of frequency bands. These determine the fine-tuning possibilities. The Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless has the best prerequisites for achieving a precise sound result with its 24 bands. Even in the following years, differentiated settings can be made time and again.
Understanding speech in a noisy environment is always a challenge. Starkey addresses this issue by using artificial intelligence. The result is brilliant and clear speech transmission while the surrounding noises continue to sound realistically loud to the ear.
Rating Hearing comfort: 1,0
Operation & connectivity
Since you probably don't have your audiologist by your side all the time, it is quite helpful to be able to make adjustments to the hearing aid yourself. There are various operating options, and we will look at which ones the Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless has. For those who want to quickly and easily increase or decrease the volume, there is a button on the device. You can also select additional programs for special hearing situations through it. A discreet way to change the hearing aid is the remote control. It fits in any pocket. If the person you're speaking to is once again too quiet, 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.
Voice control for devices is widespread in other areas, and now it is also available in hearing aids. The Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless can adjust the volume or switch to another hearing program with a simple voice command. More and more functionalities are being incorporated into hearing aids that people already know from other areas. In the Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless, it is the tap control. It is enough to briefly tap the ear shell with your fingers or flat hand, and a command is triggered. This could be, for example, the start of a transmission from the TV adapter. Your audiologist will help you select the suitable function.
Setting loudness or special functions via an app is already quite common today, and the Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless is also going this route and providing us with an app. This app offers far more than just hearing aid functions and hints at what hearing aids could be used for in the future—beyond just good hearing. Problems with making phone calls on your 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 while exercising. Everything worked simply and smoothly. All you need is a compatible smartphone with 2.4 GHz wireless technology.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,0
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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 use in everyday life? A balanced automatic situation handling is the most important aspect we look at concerning simplicity. After all, nobody wants to constantly fiddle with their hearing aid. The Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless has proven in tests that it accompanies us comfortably and reliably in our hearing everyday life. With its excellent full automation, this device is a true highlight. The integrated adaptation manager can be very helpful for you 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 impressions. More information about adaptation and other hearing aids with this feature can be found here: Adaptation to Hearing Aids.
The Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless is not rechargeable. It operates with size 312 hearing aid batteries. Disadvantage: The batteries are disposed of after use. Advantage: There is no need for daily recharging of batteries, and the hearing aid runs continuously for several days on a single battery.
The hearing aid has been classified in IP protection class 68. This guarantees comprehensive protection against dust ingress. Water also cannot easily harm the hearing aid. Thus, it is well-equipped for outdoor activities where it can get wet and dirty. However, do not go swimming or bathing with the hearing aids. Bathing products or the salt content in seawater can alter the composition and ultimately cause damage.
Rating Simplicity & security: 1,8
Extras
Now we have looked at the main features of the hearing aid. But before we come to an end, we want to know if there are any additional features: Here we noticed the tinnitus option. Those who wish can have a special tinnitus program set up. This plays a gentle noise in the ears as needed to distract a bit from the annoying tinnitus. The sounds can be tailored to personal listening preferences.
A clever tool is the integrated remote service. Almost everyone has a smartphone, and time is a scarce resource. Therefore, such a remote service is absolutely appropriate. Those who need a new programming for their hearing aids can easily contact the audiologist via the app and describe their hearing wishes. Through a cloud service, the professional can then send a personalized setting as a data package to the app. From there, it is loaded onto the hearing aid and can be tested immediately. This definitely earns extra points in our test.
Sensors in the hearing aid enable functions that offer real added value. This model from Starkey contains such sensors and counts your steps throughout the day, for example. The data can then be viewed in the app. It is quite possible that further tracking functions will be added with subsequent updates. This Starkey device also has a few small highlights. Depending on what your smartphone supports, you can be reminded of appointments, access Siri, or use various other assistance systems. This definitely earns an extra point.
Rating Extras: 1,0
Conclusion: Starkey Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless
Our conclusion for this hearing aid is very positive: Here we have a little technological wonder that has impressed us across the board. Both the listening comfort and the features for daily use leave nothing to be desired. We are happy to award an overall grade of 1.13 and are confident that this device provides a great listening experience.
What distinguishes Starkey's top device from its strong competitor Phonak? Which device is better suited for you? Read our comprehensive direct comparison: Starkey Edge AI vs. Phonak Infinio Sphere
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Our Starkey Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless review was created on October 24, 2024 and lastly updated on August 7, 2025. The overall rating of 1,13 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 5 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 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 large is the Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless from Starkey?
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, while class "M" has the largest appearance. The Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless from Starkey is in the size class XS. Therefore, it can be described as quite small.
What is the price of the Starkey Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless?
The Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless from the manufacturer Starkey is currently offered by hearing aid acousticians in Germany in a price range starting from approximately €3,000. To assess the price-performance ratio, you should also consider the overall test rating of 1.1 (very good).
How well does one hear with the Starkey Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless?
The Starkey Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless receives a rating of 1.0 (very good) for hearing comfort from us. The Starkey hearing aid receives an 'excellent' rating (maximum of 5 out of 5 stars) for its wind noise suppression. The noise cancellation of the device achieves a very good 5 stars (the best possible rating). This hearing aid has 24 frequency bands separately adjustable for processing sound pitches (top values of the current high-end models: 24).
For whom is the Starkey Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless suitable?
If your hearing deficit is classified as mild, moderate, or severe hearing loss, the Starkey Edge AI 24 CIC Wireless may be suitable for you. This so-called "fitting range" of the hearing aid is determined by the manufacturer and is related to the amplification of the hearing aid. Whether the device is actually suitable for you can only be meaningfully assessed by a hearing aid acoustician in your area after a detailed hearing test has been conducted.
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