Phonak
Phonak are a world leading Swiss company with their UK headquarters in Warrington, Cheshire, where they make ALL their custom products for the whole of Europe.
Phonak are owned by the Sonova Group, who also own the Unitron hearing aid company. Read more.
Phonak Hearing Aids – the current portfolio
The latest and very best hearing aids by Phonak are called Phonak ‘LUMITY‘ (L) and Phonak ‘PARADISE’ (P)
‘Phonak Marvel‘ (M) are now superseded.
Phonak Lumity offers several advantages over Phonak Paradise – so choose Lumity if your hearing loss allows it.
Phonak hearing aids are spread over 4 technology levels – 30, 50, 70, 90 – with 90 being the best.
One of the key benefits of Phonak (and Unitron) hearing aids over other brands is that they have direct audio streaming from ANY Bluetooth enabled mobile phone and can connect to mobile phones and Apple MACS simultaneously – more info here.
Now also supplyinig the world’s first waterproof lithium-ion rechargeable hearing aid – ‘Phonak Life‘.
Be sure you buy the best and latest hearing aid model for your needs.
The latest Phonak hearing aids are:
| Style of hearing aid >>> | In Ear & Invisible | Receiver-in-canal | Rechargeable | BTE Super Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Range | Virto P90 (inc Nano & Titanium) | Audeo Paradise L90 | Audeo L90 | Naida L90 |
| Upper Mid-Range | Virto P70 (inc Nano & Titanium) | Audeo Paradise L70 | Audeo L70 | Naida L70 |
| Lower Mid-Range | Virto P50 (inc Nano) | Audeo Paradise L50 | Audeo L50 | Naida L50 |
| Entry Level | Virto P30 | Audeo Paradise L30 | Audeo L30 | Naida L30 |
Made for iPhone & Android & Others
Phonak hearing aids can stream direct audio from almost ANY Bluetooth enabled mobile phone – Made-for-ALL!
Full audio streaming, advanced remote control functions, and more.
Read more here:
Rechargeable Hearing Aids
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery technology for long lasting maximum performance.
Phonak has a somewhat complex range of rechargeable hearing aids with the overlap of Lumity and Paradise technology, some with the telecoil loop (T) and some without.
Current LATEST models are – Audeo Lumity L-R / L-RT / LIFE and Naida L-PR / P-UP.
Phonak Lumity now uses inductive charging for more reliable charging.
Invisible Hearing Aids
Virto – Titanium Marvel and Nano Marvel (Paradise / P)
Phonak Nano Marvel (P) – was Phonak’s original invisible-in-canal (IIC) hearing aid and is now available as Virto Nano P90, P70 and P50 (P90 being the best). Nano now incorporates a push-button integrated into the battery door offering programme or volume control without making the hearing aid bigger.
Phonak Titanium Marvel (P) – Now available in the Paradie chipset – is the latest development in IIC technology – using titanium particles in the shell casing which allows for a thinner more durable shell. Using the smallest components available the titanium allows for greater fitting success in smaller ear canals. AVAILABLE IN – 2 technology levels (P90 & P70), 3 power levels & 3 colour options.
Al products are made using the latest 3D laser printing technology for high precision custom fit.
- More on Phonak Virto Titanium ‘P’ – including the colour options
- Compare all invisible hearing aids
- Prices
Receiver-in-Canal Hearing Aids
Phonak Audeo Lumity (L)
Direct streaming to any Bluetooth phone – Made for ALL (Android, iPhone, Windows etc)
The latest receiver-in-canal hearing aids from Phonak is Audeo Lumity. Phonak Paradise is still available in some models but Lumity is more advanced – click the link below to see why.
Phonak Audeo Lumity is available on 4 technology levels (L90 / L70 / L50 / L50), in 8 colours, and 3 different models – see image.
Phonak Lumity now has a waterproof option!
Custom In-Ear Hearing Aids
Phonak Virto Paradise (P)
The Phonak Virto (P) range offers a range of sizes and power levels to suit every individuals needs – built on the latest Marvel platform.
Available on 4 technology levels – Virto P90, P70, P50 and P30 (90 being best).
All Phonak custom in-ear hearing aids are made in the UK using state of the art 3D design and laser printing technology.
- More Information – styles, colours, etc
- Prices
Super Power BTE’s
Phonak Naida Lumity (L)
Direct streaming from any Bluetooth mobile phone
The Phonak Naida Lumity offers a high power behind-ear hearing aid solution for those who suffer with severe / profound hearing loss.
Available in two rechargeable models with full Bluetooth connectivity:
- Naida Paradise L-PR – super power for servere hearing loss
- Naida Paradise L-UP – ultra power for profound hearing loss
Available at 4 technology levels – Naida L90, L70, L50 and L30 (90 being best).
- More information – including colours
- Prices
CROS and BiCROS Hearing Aids
For single sided deafness
For those with either, one dead ear and one very good ear (CROS), or a dead ear and an ear with aidable hearing loss (Bi-CROS).
Latest Phonak CROS is on the Lumity (L) platform and is only avaiable as receiver-in-canal, and in two models – size 13 battery, and rechargeable.
Phonak’s tinnitus suppressing hearing aids
Digital hearing aids with tinnitus suppressing technology
Phonak Hearing Aid Accessories
Remote controls, wireless connectivity and battery charging units.
Smartphone Apps
myPhonak app
As of 2020 this app is now THE app for all Phonak hearing aids – with regards to the following features:
- Mobile streaming – any Bluetooth mobile phone (Android, iPhone, Windows etc)
- TV streaming control
- Remote control – programmes / volume etc
- ‘My Hearing Aids’ feature – learn all about your hearing aids
- ‘Remote support’ – for programming via face-time call.
- Hearing care diary – more info
So, for any hearing aid that has direct streaming (like Phonak Marvel) or older aids that connect via a ComPilot this is the app to use.
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Phonak MyCall-to-Text App
Watch the video
myCall-to-Text app
This app translates live calls to text so that you can follow conversations in the most demanding environments
It’ll be interesting to see how this works on quick languages, or dialects even, that people often struggle with!
- Hearing and read your phone calls to confidently communicate
- The other person can use any phone for this to work without using the app
- Save the transcription for later use
- Available in USA, Canada, UK and Germany app stores
- In 80 different languages
- In 3 font sizes
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Phonak Tinnitus Balance App
This free smartphone app allows you to create a personalised library of sounds and music to ease your tinnitus.
This app is available for Android™ and iOS®.