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 best hearing aids by Phonak are called ‘Phonak Paradise‘ (labelled P), and also available and sat just below this are ‘Phonak Marvel‘ (M).
Phonak Paradise are only available as receiver-in-canal styles (RIC), whereeas the Marvel portfolio is available across all standard hearing aid styles (with the RIC being superseded by Paradise) – with the exception of their CROS hearing aids (for single sided deafness) which is only now available on the older Belong (B) platform.
Phonak hearing aids are still spread over 4 technology levels – 30, 50, 70, 90 – with 90 being the best.
One of the key benefits of Phonak PARADISE / MARVEL hearing aids is that they have direct audio streaming from ANY Bluetooth enabled mobile phone – more info here.
The slightly older ‘B’ range (Belong) is now superseded with the exception of CROS hearing aids (and there are now better CROS hearing aids available).
So, be sure you buy the latest hearing aid models.
The latest Phonak hearing aids are:
| Style of hearing aid >>> | In Ear | Receiver-in-canal | BTE Behind Ear (standard / power) | Rechargeable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Range | Virto M90 (inc Nano & Titanium) | Audeo Paradise P90 | Bolero Marvel M90 / Naida M90 | Audeo P90 & Bolero M90 – R & RT |
| Upper Mid-Range | Virto M70 (inc Nano & Titanium) | Audeo Paradise P70 | Bolero Marvel M70 / Naida M70 | Audeo P70 & Bolero M70 – R & RT |
| Lower Mid-Range | Virto M50 (inc Nano) | Audeo Paradise P50 | Bolero Marvel M50 / Naida M50 | Audeo P50 & Bolero M50 – R & RT |
| Entry Level | Virto M30 | Audeo Paradise P30 | Bolero Marvel M30 / Naida M30 | Audeo P30 & Bolero M30 – R & RT |
Also: CROS and BiCROS hearing aids – for single sided deafness
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.
Current models are – Audeo Paradise P-R , Audeo Paradise P-RT and Bolero Marvel M-PR
Invisible Hearing Aids
Virto – Titanium Marvel and Nano Marvel (M)
Phonak Nano Marvel (M) – was Phonak’s original invisible-in-canal (IIC) hearing aid and is now available as Virto Nano M90, M70 and M50 (M90 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 (M) – Now available in the Marvel 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 (M90 & M70), 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 – including the colour options
- Compare all invisible hearing aids
- Prices
Receiver-in-Canal Hearing Aids
Phonak Audeo Paradise (P)
See also – Phonak Rechargeable Hearing Aids
Direct streaming to any Bluetooth phone – Made for ALL (Android, iPhone, Windows etc)
The latest receiver-in-canal hearing aids from Phonak is Audeo Paradise (superseded Marvel in 2020).
Phonak Audeo Paradise is available on 4 technology levels (P90 / P70 / P50 / P50), in 7 colours, and 4 different models (for battery size, telecoil and rechargeable).
Custom In-Ear Hearing Aids
Phonak Virto Marvel (M) – Including Virto ‘Black‘
The Phonak Virto (M) 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 M90, M70, M50 and M30 (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
- List of features (2 pages)
- Prices
Behind Ear Hearing Aids – BTE’s
Phonak Bolero Marvel (M)
Rechargeable option & direct streaming from any Bluetooth phone
The latest standard behind-ear hearing aids from Phonak is Bolero Marvel (supersedes B models).
Phonak Bolero Marvel is available on 4 technology levels, in 9 colours, and 2 different models (battery version and rechargeable version).
- More Information – styles, colours, etc
- List of features (2 pages)
- Prices
- Rechargeable
Super Power BTE’s
Phonak Naida Marvel (M)
Direct streaming from any Bluetooth mobile phone
The Phonak Naida Marvel offers a super-power behind-ear hearing aid option for those who suffer with profound hearing loss. (Note – in the ‘M’ latest range their is just the one Naida model – SP).
Available at 4 technology levels – Naida M90, M70, M50 and M30.
- More information – including colours
- List of features (2 pages)
- 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).
Now also a rechargeable CROS hearing aid option is available – only the behind-ear models
Phonak offer custom in-ear CROS hearing aids, and receiver-in-canal CROS hearing aids, both using wireless technology.
Their latest models are labelled Cros ‘B’ and BiCros ‘B’ – the last remaining hearing aid still on the Belong platform (Phonak have stated that their CROS will not be upgraded to the Marvel platform).
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.
Read the full feature leaflet here
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Phonak MyCall-to-Text App
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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®.