Test report: Starkey Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13

The Starkey Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13 in review

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We are once again looking at a conventional hearing aid for moderate to strong hearing needs: This model is called Evolv AI 2000 PP BTE 13 and comes from the company Starkey. It is worn behind the ear and is a normally sized hearing aid. The Evolv AI 2000 PP BTE 13 is a model from the Advanced Class. Let's see if the price classification is justified.

Hearing comfort

Hearing aids are supposed to bring speech to the ear, but also sound pleasant. So let's first look at the comfort features. What types of noise does the hearing aid recognize? Are they dampened or transmitted unchanged? Is the hearing aid suitable for a lively everyday life? Here in this test device, the manufacturer provides the customer with comprehensive noise management. As in every hearing aid, there is also typical background noise suppression. It is designed to reduce uniform, swishing background noises so much that they no longer dominate. In the Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13, ambient noise is reliably recognized but only moderately reduced.

A fairly decent wind management helps to suppress minor turbulence at the hearing aid microphones. For all outdoor lovers, this function is essential. An impulse sound attenuator for short, explosive sounds is sensibly integrated here and is completely sufficient for everyday use. With 20 channels, the number of frequency bands in the Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13 is very high. This allows the hearing aid to be perfectly adjusted to each individual hearing and also offers good long-term tuning options. Spatial hearing is reliably supported by multifunctional microphones and is definitely practical.

Artificial intelligence is also used in the signal processing of the Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13. This leads to a much more realistic analysis of the hearing environment, and especially clarity in noisy surroundings is significantly improved.

Rating Hearing comfort: 2,3

Operation & connectivity

“Can I adjust something on my hearing aid myself?” “Is there possibly an app?” These and similar questions are becoming increasingly important when selecting a hearing aid, so let's take a look at the operation and connection options. For those who want to quickly and easily adjust the volume, there is a button on the device. Additional programs for special hearing situations can also be selected through this. A discreet way to adjust the hearing aid is with a remote control. It fits in any pocket. If the person you're talking to is speaking too quietly again, 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 of devices is widespread in other areas, and now it's also available for hearing aids. The Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13 can adjust the volume or switch to another hearing program with a short voice command. We are particularly excited about the Tap control. A quick tap on the ear with your fingers, and the hearing aid switches to a different mode. Here, Starkey is a step ahead of others with its model. In our opinion, Tap control is not only modern but also very convenient.

The operation of the Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13 is relatively easy via the associated app. It comes with a lot of additional functions and has impressed us quite a bit. We especially liked using the equalizer in our tests. As a person with normal hearing, you can almost feel envious; you don’t find something like that with wireless headphones yet. A streaming option would be nice for our digital everyday life. The device at hand meets our wish and comes with a 2.4 GHz radio module. This allows you to send phone calls and sounds directly from your smartphone to the hearing aids.

Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,0

Starkey Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13:

Simplicity & security

Let's continue with the test: How is the user-friendliness? Is it easy or complicated to handle the hearing aid? With the Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13, we experienced an effective situational automation that supports our hearing well. This ensures that we don't constantly have to make adjustments to the hearing aid. A great feature of this hearing aid is the automatic acclimatization. Especially when someone has been hearing poorly for a long time and then wears a hearing aid for the first time, this is a huge relief. The volume does not have to be immediately set to maximum. One can start at a lower level, and gradually and almost unnoticed, the amplification approaches the target.

The Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13 is not rechargeable. It continues to get its energy from disposable batteries of size 13, which need to be changed every few days.

We had a carefree everyday life in our test due to the IP-68 certification. This means that the hearing aid is particularly well protected against dust and water. We walked through the rain and then took out the hearing aids with wet hands - no problem at all. However, the water resistance really only applies to fresh, clean water and not to foamy bathwater or saltwater.

Rating Simplicity & security: 2,0

Extras

Before we reach the end, let's take a look at the extras: Are you among those suffering from tinnitus? Then you could use the optional tinnitus program in the Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13. Soft, gentle sounds are tailored to your hearing and engage all areas of the inner ear. It's nothing more than a distraction technique, and it works remarkably well. The tinnitus fades into the general noise and no longer bothers you. It's a simple but effective tool and earns extra points from us.

You get a very good added benefit from the remote maintenance service. Through the app, you can contact your audiologist and describe your hearing issue. They can adjust the settings accordingly and upload them to the hearing aids via the app. For people with little time or a long commute, this is a great service.

Your own health is an important topic, which is why Starkey offers its customers a great feature: Health tracking. For example, physical activity is logged over a period of time. Sensors collect this data and present it graphically in the corresponding app. With devices like this from Starkey, our test reports are getting longer, as there are now also smart additional functions. Various assistants make your life easier and are personalized in the app. While not strictly necessary, it is a lot of fun. For that, we give it a good rating.

Rating Extras: 1,0

Conclusion: Starkey Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13

Abschließend lässt sich sagen, dass es sich bei diesem Gerät um einen echten Allrounder handelt, der uns mit seiner Komfortausstattung überzeugt und mit der Note 2,38 ein gutes Gesamtergebnis erzielt. Wer auf Spitzentechnik verzichten möchte, aber trotzdem einen bequemen Höralltag wünscht, der ist hier an der richtigen Stelle.

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Our Starkey Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13 review was created on August 9, 2023 and lastly updated on December 3, 2024. The overall rating of 2,38 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 4 | »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

Welche Größe hat das Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13 von Starkey?

Groß oder klein hat mit der Wirkung nach außen zu tun. Wir beurteilen daher, wie groß Hörgeräte auf Außenstehende wirken. Das Starkey Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13 befindet sich in der Größenklasse M. Das bedeutet, es wirkt .

Wie gut höre ich mit dem Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13 von Starkey?

Dieses Hörgerät schneidet mit einer Gesamtnote von 2,3 (****) im Bereich "Hörkomfort" ab. Die Note setzt sich aus verschiedenen Komponenten zusammen. Wichtige Kriterien: Die Lärmunterdrückung erreicht . Die Anzahl der einstellbaren Frequenzbänder im Starkey Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13 ist 20 (die Klassenbesten haben aktuell 24 Bänder). Für die Windgeräuschunterdrückung bekommt das Gerät von uns das Prädikat .

Ist das Starkey Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13 für mich geeignet?

Den Eignungsbereich von Hörgeräten nennen Hörakustiker "Anpassbereich". Starkey hat für das Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13 folgenden Anpassbereich festgelegt: . Lassen Sie einen Profi-Hörtest bei einem Hörakustikbetrieb in Ihrer Nähe durchführen, anschließend wissen Sie, ob dieses Hörgerät für Sie geeignet ist.

Was kostet das Starkey Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13?

Ist das Evolv AI 2000 PP HdO 13 von Starkey teuer oder günstig? Es wird in Deutschland derzeit in einem ungefähren Preisrahmen von zwischen 2.500,00 € und 3.000,00 € gehandelt. Wenn eine Krankenkasse sich beteiligt, fällt der Betrag deutlich geringer aus. Wichtig: Sie sollten den Preis zum Zusammenhang mit der Gesamtnote im Testbericht (2.4 (****)) und vor allen Dingen mit der Bewertung im Bereich Lärmunterdrückung () beurteilen.

 

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