The Starkey Edge AI 24 ITC R in review
This time we tested a slightly visible hearing aid from the premium category. It is the Starkey Edge AI 24 ITC R. It is worn in the ear and is intended for almost every hearing need. The device owes its comfortable and acoustically favorable position in the ear canal to its design, which is why it also delivers a nice, clear sound.
Hearing comfort
First, we evaluate the hearing comfort features. What types of noises does the hearing aid recognize? How does it handle them? Is the hearing aid suitable for a varied daily life? Here with this test device, we were impressed by the excellent sound management. As with all hearing aids, we also find the typical background noise suppression here. It is designed to reduce monotonous, noisy ambient sounds to the point where they no longer dominate. The Edge AI 24 ITC R has a highly effective and adjustable noise reduction integrated. This ensures that hearing remains very comfortable even in challenging environments.
With this hearing aid, we are excited about how clearly wind noise is suppressed and how stable the device operates even in stronger winds. Loud, metallic noises have no chance with this hearing aid; they are significantly attenuated with a multi-stage tool. With 24 channels, the number of frequency bands in the Edge AI 24 ITC R is very high. This allows the hearing aid to be perfectly tuned to each hearing profile and offers long-term good tuning options. Spatial hearing is crucial for orientation in space and for recognizing directions and distances. With this hearing aid from Starkey, one can feel completely secure. It mimics the functionality of natural hearing and makes information from all directions accessible.
By the way, you might find that with this Starkey device, the sound is perceived as clearer and more natural, especially in noisy environments. This is probably due to the implemented artificial intelligence. The hearing aid has already been trained with millions of real sounds, leading to a significantly improved distinction between speech and noise.
Rating Hearing comfort: 1,0
Operation & connectivity
Although hearing aids are now very intelligent, they still cannot read the thoughts of the hearing aid wearer. Therefore, the automation sometimes reaches its limits. Individual adjustment options can be really useful, so let's take a brief look at the options available for the Edge AI 24 ITC R: There is usually a button on the hearing aid, and we found one on the Edge AI 24 as well. It can be configured as a volume control or program selection button and can also be deactivated if desired. A remote control for the hearing aid is available upon request. This allows for effortless volume adjustment. The handling is not only child’s play, but no one will notice that you are adjusting your hearing aids.
A sensible addition is the ability to control the Edge AI 24 ITC R by voice command. This is already familiar from smartphones or car navigation systems, and it can also be very practical in a hearing aid. Starkey is taking an innovative approach with sensor technology, opening up entirely new possibilities. For example, there is a tap control for the Edge AI 24 ITC R. Simply tap briefly but noticeably with your flat hand or a few fingers on your ear. The hearing aid can then perform a specific function, such as switching to a particular setting. Your audiologist can configure this according to your wishes.
Operating the Edge AI 24 ITC R is quite simple through the accompanying app. It comes with a ton of additional features and has quite impressed us. We particularly enjoyed using the equalizer in our tests. As someone with normal hearing, you might feel a bit envious since you don’t find something like this yet with wireless headphones. Headphones are no longer needed here, as it has a wireless option and can stream sounds directly from the smartphone to the ears - provided the smartphone is equipped with 2.4 GHz LE technology.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,0
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Simplicity & security
Next up in the test: How does it fare in terms of user-friendliness? Is it easy or complicated to handle the hearing aid? With top-class situation recognition, the Edge AI 24 ITC R has completely convinced us. The hearing aid seamlessly adapts to the acoustic environment and requires our intervention almost never. Hearing feels completely normal. Some people have a hard time adjusting, but this hearing aid makes it easy for us to cope with the new volume. There is an acclimatization manager that gradually leads us to the required target amplification. The period can last a few weeks or even several months, and it is individually adjustable. The individual steps are so small that you hardly notice that there has just been an increase in volume.
The Edge AI 24 ITC R is rechargeable and no longer requires batteries. This is not only environmentally friendly but also very convenient to handle and relieves me of the burden of constantly thinking about battery supplies.
The Edge AI 24 is almost dust- and waterproof and, with its IP 68 classification, is certainly well protected against external influences.
Rating Simplicity & security: 1,0
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 inside: Are you among those troubled by tinnitus? If so, you could use the optional tinnitus program in the Edge AI 24 ITC R. Quiet, gentle sounds are tailored to your hearing and stimulate all areas of the inner ear. It’s nothing more than a distraction technique, and it works surprisingly well. The tinnitus fades into the general noise and no longer annoys. This is a simple but effective tool and earns extra points from us.
A clever tool is the integrated remote service. Almost everyone has a smartphone, and time is a precious commodity. That’s why such a remote service is absolutely appropriate. If you need a new programming for your hearing aids, you can easily contact the audiologist via the app and describe your hearing wishes. Through a cloud service, the professional can then send a custom setting as a data package to the app. From there, it is uploaded to the hearing aid and can be tried out immediately. This definitely deserves extra points in our test.
Special sensors in the Starkey Edge AI 24 ITC R provide entirely new insights into your health status. For instance, you can check how many steps you’ve taken at the end of the day. By the way, you don’t even need to have your smartphone with you while on the move. You just need to take a look at the app to read the data. We were really impressed with the additional features that are included in the Edge AI 24 ITC R. Various assistants support your daily life beyond hearing and can be configured in the app. Once you try such hearing aids, you won’t want to give them up. By the way: These lifestyle functions are often still being developed, so they may change depending on updates.
Rating Extras: 1,0
Conclusion: Starkey Edge AI 24 ITC R
Our conclusion for this hearing aid is very positive: Here we have a small technological marvel that has impressed us on all levels. Both the listening comfort and the features for daily use leave nothing to be desired. We are very pleased to give it an overall grade of 1 and are confident that one will get a great listening experience with this device.
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 ITC R review was created on October 24, 2024 and lastly updated on August 7, 2025. The overall rating of 1,00 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 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
How much does the Starkey Edge AI 24 ITC R cost?
The Edge AI 24 ITC R from Starkey is currently offered by providers in a rough price range starting from about €3,000. You should consider this price in relation to the test score of 1.0 (very good). And, for example, also in connection with the star rating in the area of noise cancellation in our tests (very good 5 stars (the best possible rating)). You can find all comparative values in the hearing aids comparison.
How well can you hear with the Starkey Edge AI 24 ITC R?
The Edge AI 24 ITC R from Starkey achieves a score of 1.0 (very good) in the hearing comfort test. In the area of noise cancellation, the hearing aid reaches a very good 5 stars (the best possible rating). In terms of wind noise suppression, it receives the designation 'excellent' (maximum 5 out of 5 stars). The hearing aid shows 24 different equalizer bands in the test, which can be adjusted by the audiologist to suit individual hearing ability (the current top models reach 24).
Who is the Edge AI 24 ITC R from Starkey suitable for?
This hearing aid is aimed at people whose hearing loss is mild, moderate, or severe. This so-called "fitting range" is roughly defined by Starkey. A good local audiology company can immediately determine after a professional hearing test whether this in-ear hearing aid is suitable for you.
How big is the Starkey Edge AI 24 ITC R?
We have classified all hearing aids on the market into four size categories, from XXS (virtually invisible) to M (rather large). The Starkey Edge AI 24 ITC R has a size classification of S, making it medium-sized compared to other hearing aids.
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