Starkey hearing aids at Kun Hearing
STARKEY

Starkey

AI-first hearing technology, made in America

The only American-owned major hearing aid manufacturer, with a history of bringing artificial intelligence and wearable health monitoring to hearing care before either was standard in the industry.

Overview

What Starkey is known for.

Starkey is an American manufacturer and the only major hearing aid company that is American-owned. Founded in 1967, they were the first brand to bring AI into hearing aids and have continued building on that, now using it to help patients manage their sound between appointments.

Their hearing aids also track health data like balance, breathing rate, and daily activity in the background, for patients who want their hearing aids to be part of a broader picture of their health.

The flagship

Meet the Starkey Omega AI.

Starkey Omega AI is Starkey's current flagship hearing aid.

Starkey Omega AI hearing aid

Flagship model Starkey Omega AI

Pros

Follows conversations from every direction, not just in front of you

Rather than focusing in one direction, the Omega AI figures out where speech is coming from around you and adjusts to help you follow it, with up to 51 hours of battery life between charges.

Tracks your health in the background while you wear them

The hearing aids monitor things like your balance, breathing rate, and daily activity without you having to do anything, making them a health tool as well as a hearing one.

Fix a sound issue from your phone without coming in

If something sounds off, you describe it in the app and the hearing aids adjust on the spot, no appointment needed.

Cons

The health features only add value if you use them

If tracking your health isn't a priority, those features add to the cost without adding much to the hearing experience itself.

An honest look

Strengths and trade-offs.

No hearing aid brand is right for everyone. Below is a balanced view of where the Starkey Omega AI tends to perform well and where another option might be a stronger fit. This is the same conversation that Dr. Kun has with you during the consultation.

Is it right for you?

Who tends to do well with the Starkey Omega AI.

These are general patterns. The only reliable answer comes from your audiogram and a conversation with Dr. Kun, not from a brand page.

Often a good fit

  • Patients whose primary challenge is following speech in demanding, noisy environments
  • Those interested in hearing aids that function as a wearable health monitoring platform
  • Tech-forward patients who want generative AI assistance for managing their sound experience between appointments
  • Patients with active lifestyles who need a durable instrument with strong waterproofing and long battery life
More from Starkey

Other Starkey hearing aids.

Alongside the Starkey Omega AI, Kun Hearing fits and services this Starkey model too. Earlier generations are still worth a look: the technology is proven and often available at a lower price.

Starkey Edge AI
Previous generation

Starkey Edge AI

Powered by the G2 Neuro Processor with a built-in neural processing unit that classifies soundscapes, sharpens speech, and cuts noise in real time, backed by up to 51 hours of battery life.

  • Real-time AI processing
  • Up to 51-hour battery
  • Waterproof, everyday durable

Not sure which generation fits your hearing and budget? Dr. Kun walks through the differences at your consultation.