Starkey Edge AI 20

Starkey Edge AI 20

Launched November 2024, Starkey Edge AI’s processor offers faster and more efficient sound management, expanding its ability to handle complex sound environments with improved dynamic range and a lower noise floor. This refinement enhances overall sound clarity, especially by isolating speech from background noise through its advanced Speech Presence Predictor, which more accurately detects and filters non-speech sounds. Additionally, the optimized power efficiency of Edge AI’s processing extends battery life across diverse listening modes, offering longer-lasting performance for users moving between different environments.

Starkey Edge AI 20

The Starkey Edge AI hearing aids, including RIC-RT and rechargeable models, are designed for high performance with advanced processing and user-focused features. Built with Starkey’s improved Neuro Sound processor, Edge AI processes an impressive amount of data per second, enhancing speech clarity and reducing listening fatigue. This model also offers one of the longest-lasting rechargeable batteries in the industry, lasting up to 42 hours per charge. User experience is further supported by the updated Starkey app, which simplifies control with guided videos and intuitive design based on user feedback.

The Edge AI hearing aids are available in three technology levels: 24, 20, and 16, each with different degrees of sound processing power and customization.

Edge AI 20 Model Highlights:

• Channels: 20 processing channels provide a balance of sound precision and customization, ideal for moderately complex listening environments.
• Features: Although the Edge AI 20 has slightly fewer features than the 24, it still includes essential advanced features, such as noise reduction, feedback cancellation, and on-demand AI adjustments.
• Performance: The Edge AI 20 is highly suitable for a variety of listening environments, performing well in both quiet and moderately noisy settings.
• Bluetooth Connectivity: Full support for streaming and connectivity, providing similar streaming quality as the 24 in most settings.

Key Differences Across Edge AI Models:

• Processing Channels: Higher models, such as the Edge AI 24, offer more channels, allowing for more precise sound customization and improved handling of complex auditory environments.
• Advanced Features: Moving up in the Edge AI lineup, additional features like enhanced AI-driven sound adjustments, greater noise control, and more robust customization options become available.
• Bluetooth and Streaming Quality: All Edge AI models support Bluetooth streaming, though the 24 offers the most stable and high-quality connection for those who prioritize streaming.

Summary: The Edge AI 24 is Starkey’s most advanced option, tailored to those with demanding hearing needs in varied environments. The 20 model provides a balanced solution, combining essential advanced features with effective sound quality for moderately complex situations, while the 16 focuses on essential support for simpler listening needs.

Operating System (OS)

iPhone, iPad, iPod

• Edge AI, Genesis AI & Evolv AI stream on all versions of iOS & iPadOS 15 or later.
• My Starkey app runs on all versions of iOS & iPadOS 16 or later.
• Thrive app runs on all versions of iOS & iPadOS 15 or later.
• Hear Share app runs on all versions of iOS & iPadOS 12 or later.

Hearing Aids

• Edge AI streams on all versions of Android 13 or later. For best performance, we recommend using Android 14 or later.
• Genesis AI and Evolv AI stream on all versions of Android 10 or later.

Hearing Aid Apps

• My Starkey runs on all versions of Android 8 or later.
• Thrive runs on all versions of Android 7 or later.

Caregiver App

• Hear Share runs on all versions of Android 6 or later.