The Starkey Evolv AI 1600 ITE R in review
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Could this hearing aid from the Starkey program be the right one for you? In our review of the Evolv AI 1600 ITE R, we have highlighted the key aspects. Here we have a conventionally sized hearing aid from the Advanced Class that is worn in the ear. The favorable and comfortable wearing location directly in the ear lays the foundation for good hearing success, as the sound has only a very short path to the eardrum. This ensures that all sounds reach the place where we want them to.
The Evolv AI 1600 ITE R provides sufficient amplification for almost every hearing need.
Hearing comfort
A good understanding of speech is a given in contemporary hearing aids. Equally important is the hearing comfort. Only when the ratio of speech transmission to the level of background noise is right will hearing be perceived as pleasant. That’s why we take a look at the comfort features: The Evolv AI 1600 ITE R allows for solid comfort programming by the hearing care professional. Normal background noises like traffic noise, the sound of a vacuum cleaner, or that from a fan should be dampened by classic noise suppression. In this Starkey hearing aid, we find a rather below-average noise suppression. Noise-sensitive individuals may have to make some compromises regarding hearing comfort.
When clattering, rattling sounds appear, the Starkey device activates its impulse sound dampener. Nevertheless, these sounds remain quite intense. Regarding wind noise suppression, we are dealing with a relatively simple wind damper. Spatial hearing requires a bit of practice with the Evolv AI 1600 ITE R. However, the adaptive microphone system offers pretty good support in social settings. The more bands the equalizer has in the hearing aid, the more reliably speech can be separated from background noise. The sound can also be shaped better. The Evolv AI 1600 ITE R has 16 bands, making it one of the more powerful models.
It is interesting to note that artificial intelligence also plays a role in signal processing here. The sound is not only analyzed based on typical frequency patterns. Particularly intense, noisy situations are perceived as more realistic and pleasant.
Rating Hearing comfort: 3,2
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Operation & connectivity
“Can I adjust something on my hearing aid myself?” “Is there maybe an app?” These and similar questions are becoming increasingly important when choosing a hearing aid, so let’s take a look at the operating and connectivity options. There is a button directly on the hearing aid. With it, you can change the volume or activate additional hearing programs. It can be programmed according to customer preferences. The use is, of course, optional. Very practical is the small remote control, which is available as an option. For us, it is one of the most convenient ways to adjust the hearing aid louder or quieter or switch to another hearing program. No one notices anything; there is no need to touch the ear.
A sensible addition is the option to control the Evolv AI 1600 ITE R by voice command. This is already familiar from smartphones or car navigation systems, and it can also be very practical in hearing aids. Now it gets really modern: With tap control, the Starkey hearing aid can be easily switched. Sensors in the casing detect the touch when you briefly tap your ear with your fingers. And what happens next is determined in collaboration with your hearing care professional. You can, for example, activate voice control or switch to a special program.
Adjusting loudness or special functions via an app is already widespread today, and the Evolv AI 1600 ITE R follows this path by providing us with an app. This app offers much more than just hearing aid functions and gives us a glimpse of what hearing aids could be used for in the future - besides good hearing. For our digital everyday life, a streaming option would be nice. The device at hand meets our desire and includes a 2.4 GHz wireless module. This allows you to send phone calls and sounds directly from the smartphone to the hearing aids.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,0
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Simplicity & security
Now let's take a look at how the usage is in everyday life. Is the handling easy? Do I get a safe device? A reliable situational automation earns the Evolv AI 1600 ITE R important points in terms of simplicity. Most hearing situations are recognized well, so manual adjustments are rarely necessary. We give a big plus point for the automatic acclimatization assistant. It gradually raises the starting volume in very small steps until my hearing goal is reached. This significantly eases the adaptation to the new sound.
The Evolv AI 1600 ITE R has a rechargeable battery. We find this very good because rechargeable hearing aids are absolutely up-to-date. You don’t have to have batteries lying around everywhere, and you don’t have to change the battery in the middle of a concert. The hearing aid is simply placed in the charging station overnight and has enough energy for the following day.
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 ingress of dust or moisture. This is not up-to-date and results in a deduction of points.
Rating Simplicity & security: 2,3
Extras
Finally, let's take a quick look at whether there are any extras: We noticed the tinnitus option here. Those who wish can have a special tinnitus program set up. This gently plays a soft noise in the ears to distract a little from the annoying tinnitus. The sounds can be customized to personal hearing preferences.
Starkey is keeping up with the times and provides a future-oriented feature with the remote adjustment service. Busy people with little time can contact their audiologist online and have their hearing aids reprogrammed. Hearing aid users who have a longer commute to the specialist shop also benefit from this special service.
For health-conscious individuals, there is a small special feature in the Evolv AI 1600 ITE R: health tracking. For example, the steps taken throughout the day can be counted, and one receives feedback on their level of physical activity. Sensors in the hearing aid track the individual data, which can then be read in the app. Digital algorithms and suitable apps increasingly allow for the integration of lifestyle functions that support your daily life. We are impressed with what hearing aids like this from Starkey can do today. Be sure to give it a try!
Rating Extras: 1,0
Conclusion: Starkey Evolv AI 1600 ITE R
Mit der Endnote 2,91 behauptet sich dieses Modell im mittleren Bereich. Es hat eine ganz passable Komfortausstattung mit an Bord, die für die typischen Alltagsmomente reicht und ein zufriedenstellendes Hörerlebnis schafft.
Starkey started as a repair service for hearing aids and therefore knows the business from the ground up. More about the background: Hearing aid manufacturers
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Our Starkey Evolv AI 1600 ITE R review was created on June 17, 2022 and lastly updated on December 3, 2024. The overall rating of 2,91 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 3 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 5 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 4 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 5 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..
FAQ
Ist das Evolv AI 1600 ITE R von Starkey für mich geeignet?
Der Anpassbereich dieses Hörgerätes ist "". Ob Ihr Hördefizit in diesem Bereich liegt, kann ein Hörakustik-Fachbetrieb vor Ort schnell beurteilen.
Was kostet das Evolv AI 1600 ITE R von Starkey?
Der grobe Rahmen, in dem das Starkey Evolv AI 1600 ITE R derzeit in Deutschland angeboten wird, ist ungefähr zwischen 2.500,00 € und 3.000,00 €. Zum Preis sollte man sich auch die Gesamtbewertung anschauen: Die Gesamt-Testnote im HörShop-Test ist 2.9 (***). Auch Details sind wichtig, um den Hörgerätepreis einordnen zu können: Die Sternebewertung der "Lärmunterdrückung" im Test zeigt .
Welche Größe hat das Starkey Evolv AI 1600 ITE R?
Dieses In the ear (ITE) haben wir in die Größenklasse M eingeordnet. Das bedeutet, dass es ist. Sie können es mit anderen Hörgeräten dieser Größenklasse vergleichen: Hörgeräte-Vergleich.
Wie gut hört man mit dem Starkey Evolv AI 1600 ITE R?
Das Evolv AI 1600 ITE R vom Hersteller Starkey ist mit 16 separat einstellbaren Equalizer-Bändern ausgestattet (zur Einordnung: Die aktuellen Spitzengeräte besitzen 25 Bänder). Die Bewertung der Unterdrückung von Lärm für dieses Gerät erreicht . Prädikat gibt es für die Windgeräuschunterdrückung des Evolv AI 1600 ITE R. Fasst man den gesamten Bereich "Hörkomfort" zusammen, ergibt sich eine Gesamtnote im Test von 3,2 (***).
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