Double Free Trial of
OTICON INTENT 1 and PHONAK INFINIO SPHERE I90S
By Ian C, Jan. 2025 (Previously worn Phonak Audeo V90)
“I have been trialling a pair of Oticon Intent 1-R and Phonak Sphere Hearing Aids to replace my existing Phonak Hearing aids, and Robert has asked me to document the comparison for the benefit of others who may be looking at new Hearing Aids.
From a personal point of view, these are my thoughts and there may be more to these devices than I am currently aware.
Scenario | Oticon | Phonak |
Mobile App | There is one general setting that can be programmed to block background noise or make one aid louder than the other | There are multiple programs that allow you to set a program for different environments such as Restaurant or TV. These programs can be amended and saved as new Programs |
Bluetooth connection | When answering a call in the car the call automatically comes through to the aids, but you need to speak into the phone. So, car hands free is much better option. | When answering a call in the car the aids can be used to hear the call and transmit your conversation so much better. |
Walking with friends | Using the general program, I could hear a group conversation well and felt part of the day. The sound was a bit high pitched. | Using the Automatic program, I could hear a group conversation well and felt part of the day. The sound was more realistic and better. |
Outside in wind. | Very noisy | Very noisy |
Listening to music via phone. | Not tried | Could hear streamed music well and could also hear traffic as well whilst out walking. No need for ear buds. |
Outdoor Active (Walking app) | I could clearly hear directions via Bluetooth to say turn left or right etc. | Not tried. Suspect it will work as full Bluetooth connectivity |
Watching Television | Good but the sound quality is not great again. No need for subtitles blocking half the screen now. | Using the Automatic program listening to tv was good. The TV program was slightly better. No need for subtitles blocking half the screen now. |
General conversation | Much improved on old Phonak. Again, sound tends to be high pitched. | Much improved on old Phonak. Sound quality good. |
Noisy Restaurant | Using the General Program I could block out background noise and have the left aid turned up to hear what people were saying down the table. Good | Not used in a noisy environment but in a quiet restaurant using the Restaurant program it was easy to hear and join in with conversations. |
Query | Sometimes get tones or multiple tones for no apparent reason in one or both aids.” |
This client decided on PHONAK INFINIO SPHERE. You can try these free at any of our clinics.
