The Starkey Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312 in review
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Starkey presents the Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312, a model from the premium price range. It can accommodate nearly any hearing need. It is a small mini hearing aid that delivers good sound through the direct positioning of the speaker into the ear canal. It is worn behind the ear.
Hearing comfort
First, we evaluate the hearing comfort features. What types of noise does the hearing aid recognize? How does it handle them? Is the hearing aid suitable for a varied everyday life? Here, with this test device, the manufacturer provides the customer with a comprehensive noise management system. As with all hearing aids, we also find the typical noise suppression here. It is supposed to reduce monotonous, noisy background sounds to the point where they no longer play a prominent role. The Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312 does this quite well. In a normal listening environment, it is certainly manageable.
A quite solid wind management system is available in the Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312 and should suffice for daily use. Impulsive sounds are also detected by this device and tolerably reduced. We found an impressive 20 equalizer bands in the Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312. In each band, the hearing aid activates its noise management, filters out the disturbing elements, and retains important speech components. Sound modifications can be targeted and precise. We are very satisfied with this. Particularly with jagged or steeply declining hearing curves, such a hearing aid can be very useful. We are pleased with the spatial functions. The hearing aid has adaptive microphones that support spatial hearing very well.
Artificial intelligence is also utilized in the signal processing of the Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312. This results in a much more realistic analysis of the listening environment, and above all, the clarity in noisy surroundings is significantly improved.
Rating Hearing comfort: 2,3
Starkey Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312:
Operation & connectivity
The operating options of hearing aids today are as simple or as complex as anyone would like them to be. The basic functions, of course, operate fully automatically. We wanted to know how users can additionally access the Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312. There is a button directly on the hearing aid. With it, you can adjust the volume or activate additional hearing programs. It can be programmed according to customer preferences. The use is, of course, optional. We do like the small remote controls, and for this model, we have found one. This allows for discreet small adjustments to the volume or sound.
Sometimes it is simply impractical to pull out the smartphone or remote control first. Voice control proves to be a clever alternative. Even with limited dexterity, operating via voice command can be a real help. Control via a tap requires that sensors are implemented in the hearing aid. This is indeed the case here. You can simply tap on the outer ear with a few fingers or the palm of your hand to trigger a command. This could be, for example, activating a TV adapter or answering a phone call. Your hearing care professional will handle the precise configuration with you.
Apps for hearing aids are now widespread. This one for the Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312 has sparked our playful side. It is fun to use this app, as it expands the functionality of the hearing aid with a few very useful tools. Issues with smartphone calls 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 have tested the wireless transmission during longer phone calls and while listening to music while exercising. Everything worked simply and smoothly. Only a compatible smartphone with 2.4 GHz wireless technology is needed.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,0
Starkey Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312:
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Simplicity & security
Of course, we are also interested in how quickly one gets along with the Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312 and how easy daily use is. The Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312 features a comprehensive set of stored hearing situations. When a typical pattern is recognized, the hearing aid automatically activates the correct setting. We are very pleased with the integrated acclimatization manager. It gradually increases the hearing aid's volume in tiny steps until our target amplification is eventually reached. We can relax and gradually get used to the new auditory impressions.
We regret that the Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312 does not have a rechargeable battery, but is instead powered by size 312 hearing aid batteries. This is not a major issue, but one should remember to carry spare batteries. On the other hand, this hearing aid does not need to be charged daily; it runs for a longer time on a single battery.
We also take a look at the robustness of the housing and discover the protection class IP 68 in the data sheet. This means that dust cannot penetrate at all, and water only becomes dangerous after prolonged submersion. Protection against contact is also included.
Rating Simplicity & security: 2,0
Extras
In conclusion, let's briefly see if there are any extras available: Worth mentioning is the tinnitus program. Anyone plagued by annoying ear noises will benefit from this. Pleasant, quiet sounds are set to gently surround the tinnitus. In the end, the tinnitus fades into the background noise and is no longer disturbing at all.
A very good additional benefit is provided by the remote maintenance service. Through the app, you can contact your audiologist and describe your hearing problem. They can adjust the settings accordingly and load them into the hearing aids via the app. For people with little time or a long commute, this is a great service.
Do you sometimes use your smartphone to track your daily steps? Now it's not only easier but also more accurate. The Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312 from Starkey has integrated sensors that enable very precise tracking. Other health data can also be recorded - in our eyes, this is a real added value. We were particularly impressed by the additional features embedded in the Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312. Various assistants support your daily life beyond hearing and can be configured in the app. Such hearing aids are hard to part with. By the way: These lifestyle features are often still in development, so it's possible that they may change depending on updates.
Rating Extras: 1,0
Conclusion: Starkey Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312
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 RIC 312 review was created on October 11, 2022 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
Ist das Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312 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 2000 RIC 312 von Starkey?
Der grobe Rahmen, in dem das Starkey Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312 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 2.4 (****). Auch Details sind wichtig, um den Hörgerätepreis einordnen zu können: Die Sternebewertung der "Lärmunterdrückung" im Test zeigt .
Welche Größe hat das Starkey Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312?
Dieses haben wir in die Größenklasse XS 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 2000 RIC 312?
Das Evolv AI 2000 RIC 312 vom Hersteller Starkey ist mit 20 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 2000 RIC 312. Fasst man den gesamten Bereich "Hörkomfort" zusammen, ergibt sich eine Gesamtnote im Test von 2,3 (****).
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