Phonak
Audéo Lumity
$2,198 – $4,398 / pair
Per pair; heavily discounted since Infinio launched — online discounters sell well below clinic prices.
Phonak's previous-generation flagship RIC, now one of the better values in prescription hearing aids at $2,198–$4,398 per pair. Listed clinic prices sit only modestly below Infinio's, but online discounters have sold Lumity well below list since the newer platform launched. It pairs AutoSense OS 5.0 SmartSpeech processing with rare hardware variety: a telecoil model, the waterproof Audéo Life, and a disposable-battery option.
By Lilly Seay · Updated July 2026
At a Glance
What we like
- Heavily discounted online since Infinio launched — street prices run well below the listed clinic range
- Telecoil, waterproof Life, and disposable-battery variants Infinio doesn't offer
- Universal hands-free Bluetooth calling on both iPhone and Android
- Proven platform still sold and supported alongside Infinio
Worth knowing
- Two generations behind on processing; no AI speech-in-noise chip
- 16-18 hours per charge versus up to 31 on Infinio Ultra
- myPhonak app has a history of reliability complaints and low ratings
- No LE Audio or Auracast support
A great fit if you…
want proven Phonak sound at a discount, or need a telecoil, waterproof housing, or disposable batteries
Look elsewhere if you…
want the newest speech-in-noise processing, longer battery life per charge, or Auracast support
Standout Features
- AutoSense OS 5.0 SmartSpeech: StereoZoom 2.0, SpeechSensor, Dynamic Noise Cancellation
- Four variants: rechargeable, rechargeable with telecoil, waterproof Life, disposable-battery L-312
- Bluetooth stores 8 pairings with 2 active; hands-free calls on both platforms
- Fits mild to profound loss; CROS L covers single-sided deafness
- ActiveVent receiver option plus RogerDirect remote-microphone support
- IP68 rated; rechargeable models run 16-18 hours per charge
Full Specifications
| Typical price (per pair) | $2,198 – $4,398 |
|---|---|
| Style | RIC |
| Category | Prescription |
| Technology levels | L30, L50, L70, L90 |
| Released | 2022 |
| Fits hearing loss | Mild to profound |
| Rechargeable | Yes |
| Disposable battery option | Yes |
| Battery life | Up to 16 hours |
| Bluetooth streaming | Yes |
| Bluetooth LE Audio | No |
| Auracast ready | No |
| iPhone streaming | Yes |
| Android streaming | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes |
| Companion app | myPhonak |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| Telecoil | Yes |
| CROS option | Yes |
Our Take
Phonak kept selling the Audéo Lumity after Infinio arrived, and that created one of the quieter bargains in prescription hearing aids. Launched in 2022, this flagship RIC runs AutoSense OS 5.0 with SmartSpeech technology — StereoZoom 2.0, SpeechSensor, and Dynamic Noise Cancellation — and handles hands-free calls on both iPhone and Android, with 8 Bluetooth pairings and 2 active at once. What stands out most now is hardware choice: a telecoil model (L-RT), the waterproof Audéo Life (L-RL), and a disposable-battery L-312 that the newer lineup doesn't match.
16-18 hours per charge is where the Lumity's age shows first — well short of Infinio Ultra's up to 31, so heavy streaming days can end at the charger early. Processing sits two generations back too: AutoSense 5.0 versus 7.0, with no AI speech-in-noise chip. There's no LE Audio or Auracast, and the myPhonak app carries a history of reliability complaints and low store ratings. And be careful reading the price tags: the listed clinic range of $2,198–$4,398 is only modestly below Infinio's $2,498–$4,598, so the real savings come from online discounters, who have sold Lumity tiers well below list since the newer platform launched.
If you want Phonak sound without paying for the newest chip — or genuinely need telecoil, waterproof, or disposable-battery hardware — the Lumity earns its place. A well-discounted pair can save real money against the Oticon Intent at $2,898–$4,598 while still covering mild to profound loss and single-sided deafness via CROS L. If budget matters most of all, ReSound Savi starts near $1,300 per pair. Your hearing care professional can help match the tech tier — L30 through L90 — to how you actually listen, and it's worth asking them to quote Lumity against Infinio directly, since the street-price gap is often bigger than the list-price one.
How the Audéo Lumity Compares
Similar models by style and price range. Tap any model for its full review.
| Model | Price / pair | Style | Rechargeable | LE Audio | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phonak Audéo Lumity this model | $2,198 – $4,398 | RIC | Yes | No | 16 hrs |
| Oticon Intent | $2,898 – $4,598 | RIC, BTE | Yes | Yes | 20 hrs |
| ReSound Vivia | $2,598 – $4,098 | RIC | Yes | Yes | 30 hrs |
| ReSound Savi | $1,300 – $3,000 | RIC, ITC, CIC | Yes | Yes | 30 hrs |
| Signia Pure Charge&Go IX | $2,698 – $3,398 | RIC | Yes | Yes | 39 hrs |
| Signia Styletto IX | $2,698 – $6,000 | RIC | Yes | Yes | 20 hrs |
| Starkey Omega AI | $3,398 – $4,798 | RIC, ITE, ITC, CIC | Yes | Yes | 51 hrs |
Oticon
Intent
$2,898 – $4,598 / pair
Smart automatic noise handling with the most modern Bluetooth in Oticon's range
ReSound
Vivia
$2,598 – $4,098 / pair
Full Auracast streaming and AI noise help in a tiny package
ReSound
Savi
$1,300 – $3,000 / pair
Auracast and LE Audio streaming on a budget for quieter everyday listening
Prices are typical US per-pair street prices as of July 2026 and vary by clinic, technology level, and included services. Hearing Buddy is not affiliated with Phonak and doesn't sell hearing aids — this guide is independent research for the hard of hearing community. Always confirm fit and pricing with a licensed hearing care professional.
Phonak Audéo Lumity Questions
For the right buyer, yes. Since Phonak's Infinio launched, the Lumity has been heavily discounted online — its listed clinic range of $2,198–$4,398 per pair is only modestly below Infinio's, but discounters routinely sell well below those list prices. You give up two generations of processing and some battery life, but you keep proven SmartSpeech sound, hands-free calling, and hardware options — telecoil, waterproof, disposable battery — that Infinio doesn't offer.
Price is the clearest difference. The Audéo Lumity lists at $2,198–$4,398 per pair and, as Phonak's previous-generation platform, is often discounted well below that; the Oticon Intent runs $2,898–$4,598. The Lumity counters its older chip with unusual hardware variety — a telecoil model, the waterproof Audéo Life, and a disposable-battery version — plus universal hands-free Bluetooth on iPhone and Android, CROS support for single-sided deafness, and a fitting range from mild to profound loss.
Rechargeable models run 16-18 hours per charge — a full day for most people, but well short of the up-to-31 hours Phonak's newer Infinio Ultra manages, so heavy streaming can leave you low by evening. If charging doesn't suit you, the L-312 variant runs on disposable 312 batteries instead, a form-factor choice the newer Infinio family doesn't match.
Yes. Universal Bluetooth supports hands-free calling on both iPhone and Android, with up to 8 paired devices and 2 active connections at once. The myPhonak app handles adjustments on either platform, though it has drawn reliability complaints and historically low store ratings. One limit to know: there's no LE Audio or Auracast support — connections are classic Bluetooth only.
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