The Unitron V Stride 1 UP in review
Our testers have examined another hearing aid from the more affordable category. We present: the Unitron V Stride 1 UP. Here we have a traditional hearing aid that is worn behind the ear. It can be used by anyone who wants to compensate for moderate, stronger, and changing hearing losses. The V Stride 1 UP is a completely ordinary, medium-sized hearing aid. Is it worth buying this model? We will reveal the details to you.
Hearing comfort
Our first test category is listening comfort. Actually, we could also say sound comfort, as that's what it's mainly about. Does the hearing aid sound very technical or beautifully natural? Are too many background noises amplified, or do they stay quite well in the background? In this device from Unitron, solid comfort programming is possible by the hearing care professional. Noise suppression is a very traditional feature; it filters out all ambient noise and reduces their loudness. In the V Stride 1 UP, this only works to a limited extent. More than a very basic noise suppression is not included here.
The V Stride 1 UP is equipped with an incredibly good wind recognition system. Nothing stands in the way of a walk by the sea. Extremely useful is the impulse sound suppression. It captures all clattering, banging, and crackling noises and reliably dampens them. We always take a close look at the number of equalizer bands. They are important to match the sound of a hearing aid as closely as possible to the hearing curve. Furthermore, speech noise management also occurs within these bands. The V Stride 1 UP has 12 of them. That's okay. We miss a good spatial sound, but the automatic focus can be quite helpful in situations with multiple people.
Interestingly, artificial intelligence also plays a role in signal processing here. The sound is therefore not only analyzed based on typical frequency patterns. Particularly intense, noisy situations are perceived as more realistic and pleasant.
Rating Hearing comfort: 2,7
Operation & connectivity
Since you probably don't have your audiologist by your side at all times, it's quite helpful to be able to make changes to the hearing aid yourself. There are various control options, and we'll take a look at which ones the V Stride 1 UP has. The simplest control option is always a button directly on the hearing aid. This one has that too. It can be programmed according to your wishes. Do you want a manual volume control? No problem, the button allows for a stepwise adjustment of the volume. Or do you need different special programs for your work or hobbies? These can also be activated via the button. Anyone who wants to keep everything in automatic mode can simply ignore the button or even have it deactivated. A discreet way to modify the hearing aid is the remote control. It fits in any pocket. If the person opposite is speaking too quietly again, just one or two clicks are enough to adjust the volume. Additional hearing programs for listening to music or for driving can also be activated with the remote control.
In our testing, we found no option for voice control. This feature isn't necessarily needed, but we would have appreciated it. In addition to buttons or remotes, some hearing aids also have tap control. This means you can simply tap your ear briefly, and then the device switches modes. However, we don't have that here at Unitron; it would have required specific sensors.
The manual operation includes an app. This allows for discreet access to the hearing aid. In addition to volume control, you can also adjust hearing programs and a few other functions. The V Stride 1 comes with a 2.4 GHz antenna and allows for binaural phone calls. This even gives us an advantage over normal hearing individuals. We find that great and are happy to give it points.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 2,0
Unitron V Stride 1 UP:
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Simplicity & security
How does one cope with the hearing aid in everyday life? This is the next aspect we need to evaluate. Because only when such a device works simply and effortlessly can one get used to it. We would have wished for a program automation in the V Stride 1 UP that adjusts itself to the environment. However, this is not available, so unfortunately, points are deducted at this point. We are very pleased with the integrated acclimatization manager. It gradually increases the volume of the hearing aid in tiny steps until our target amplification is eventually reached. We can gradually and comfortably get used to the new auditory impressions.
The V Stride 1 UP is not rechargeable. It operates with hearing aid batteries size 675. Disadvantage: The batteries are disposed of after use. Advantage: The daily charging of batteries is eliminated, the hearing aid runs continuously for several days on a single battery.
The V Stride 1 is almost dustproof and waterproof, and with its IP68 classification, it is certainly well protected against external influences.
Rating Simplicity & security: 3,0
Extras
Wir alle mögen Goodies, dehalb schauen wir als letztes auf die Extras, die im Hörgerät möglicherweise versteckt sind. Richtig gut gefallen hat uns das optionale Tinnitusprogramm. Es gibt doch relativ viele Menschen, die gelegentlich oder häufig von einem Pfeifen oder Rauschen im Ohr geplagt sind. Das Tinnitusprogramm im V Stride 1 UP ist eigentlich nichts weiter als ein Klanggenerator. Es geht darum, breitbandige Geräusche oder Klänge zu erzeugen, die sanft und angenehm alle Hörbereiche stimulieren. Der Tinnitus geht darin unter und wird nicht mehr als störend wahrgenommen.
Die Möglichkeit zur Ferneinstellung finden wir richtig gut. Die ist immer dann sehr hilfreich, wenn man nur eine Kleinigkeit an der Hörgerät-Einstellung verändert haben möchte, aber nicht extra zum Hörakustiker fahren will. Den Kontakt nimmt man stattdessen über die App auf, und der Hörprofi schickt ein angepasstes Datenpaket auf dem gleichen Weg zurück.
Ein neuer Trend in der Hörgerätebranche sind integrierte Sensoren, mit denen z.B. ein paar persönliche Gesundheitsdaten getrackt werden können. Das hat das V Stride 1 UP aber nicht im Angebot. Jetzt wäre es noch schön gewesen, ein paar Lifestyle-Funktionen zu haben, aber die gibt es im V Stride 1 UP nicht. Andere Hörgeräte können mit Sprachübersetzer oder Sturzalarm punkten, aber hier bleibt es beim üblichen Funktionsumfang.
Rating Extras: 2,5
Conclusion: Unitron V Stride 1 UP
Mit der Endnote 2,51 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.
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Our Unitron V Stride 1 UP review was created on January 8, 2025 . The overall rating of 2,51 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 3.5 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 4 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 3 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 3.5 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..
FAQ
Wie auffällig ist das Unitron V Stride 1 UP für andere?
Es befindet sich in der Größenklasse M, wirkt also . Wir haben dabei in erster Linie die Anmutung für Außenstehende im Auge gehabt.
Was kostet das Unitron V Stride 1 UP?
Der Preisrahmen, in dem das Unitron V Stride 1 UP ungefähr in Deutschland angeboten wird, ist zwischen 700,00 € und 1.300,00 €. Dem Preis gegenüber steht die Leistung des Gerätes. Im Test erreichte es eine Gesamtnote von 2.5 (***).
Ist das Unitron V Stride 1 UP für meinen Hörverlust geeignet?
Geeignet ist dieses für einen . Sie können andere Hörgeräte aus diesem Anpassbereich mit dem V Stride 1 UP von Unitron vergleichen: Hörgeräte-Vergleich.
Wie gut ist das Hören mit dem V Stride 1 UP von Unitron?
Dieses hinter dem Ohr bekommt im Testbericht die Leistungsnote 2,7 (***) für den Bereich "Hörkomfort". Wichtig für den Hörkomfort ist unter anderem die Lärmunterdrückung. Hier erreicht das V Stride 1 UP von Unitron . Für die Reduzierung von Windgeräusche bekommt es von uns das Prädikat . Die Signalverarbeitung findet in diesem Hörgerät in 12 unterschiedlichen einstellbaren Kanälen statt (die besten Hörgeräte besitzen derzeit 24 Kanäle).
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