Phonak Virto Paradise Hearing Aid Review: Did Phonak Just Release the BEST Invisible Hearing Aid?

Phonak’s new Virto Paradise (Virto P) is the latest addition to the company’s custom in-the-ear range of hearing aids-the more discreet counterpart of Phonak’s popular Audéo and Naída Paradise receiver-in-the-canal (RIC) and behind-the-ear (BTE) products.
In this video, HearingTracker audiologist Mathew Allsop reviews the features and benefits of each of the four products in the Virto line, ranging from the tiny Virto P-Titanium to the wireless-capable Virto P-312 ITE. Watch the whole video as Matthew provides his perspectives about:
- The unique and durable Virto-P Titanium invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) shell;
- Benefits of Phonak’s new PRISM chip and its AutoSense OS 4.0 features for listening comfort and better speech understanding in noise;
- The technology levels of the Virto P line, and wireless benefits of the Virto P-312 ITE model that includes made-for-all Bluetooth connectivity and hands-free calling;
- How you can use the MyPhonak App to adjust listening settings in the P-312 model, as well as how the Remote Support feature allows your hearing care professional to adjust this hearing aid online.
Matthew also provides the pros and cons of the Virto line, and details why he likes wireless connectivity-which is typically not a feature of most ITE hearing aids. However, he says that if you’re looking for a small discreet ITE hearing aid, then the Phonak Virto P is one of the best options available.
00:00 Intro
00:58 Virto Paradise vs Marvel
01:26 Virto Paradise Models
02:00 What is the Virto Paradise Titanium?
03:00 Virto Paradise Colors
03:10 Virto Paradise Technology Levels
03:21 Virto Paradise Fitting Range
03:58 Phonak PRISM chip
04:20 Phonak Virto Bluetooth
06:55 Autosense 4.0
07:23 Speech Enhancer
07:45 APD 2.0
08:01 Dynamic Noise Cancellation
08:20 MyPhonak App Review
09:44 Phonak Remote Support
10:41 Compatible Phonak Accessories
11:08 Should You Buy The Phonak Virto Paradise
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[@JimFlanneryDRONES]

Totally AGREE! I've had my Virto P-90 312 aids for a month, and was in to the audi last week with diary in hand, for a "tune-up" using the notes I had collected over three weeks of use. WOW! These things are GREAT!!! I wear them every day, all day long, and stream a radio show from my iPhone from 4 AM to 9 AM while still in bed. This is a dream come true! Everything sounds so NATURAL! Far and away better than my previous Phonak Paradise RIC aids. Same technology, but it's like not wearing aids at all, except that now I can HEAR! Added benefits: Now I can wear a face mask without it becoming a SLING-SHOT with my hearing aids, and these don't interfere with my glasses either. I'll never go back to RIC aids again. I'm glad that these are NOT rechargeable, because batteries can only be recharged a limited number of times (cycles) before they lose the ability to charge properly, and there's no way to replace rechargeable batteries. So now, all I have to do is keep feeding my aids new batteries every four days. Beats replacing the entire pair of aids every few years(!)

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Jim. I LOVE comments like this, with real user reviews. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@janarsits9465]

Are they invisible tho not really with the 312 battery I'm assuming.

[@JimFlanneryDRONES]

@@janarsits9465 Viewed directly from the front, they sit flush with my ears, and are thus invisible, but not from the side. I can't tell you how much better these "custom" aids are than the RIC aids that I've had in the past. The world sounds LIKE IT SHOULD!

[@meric12131415]

@@janarsits9465 you just answered your own question 🤣

[@yasinv3743]

You said you change batteries every 4 days that's expensive. I t thought one battery could work for month

[@carlacorral5992]

Thanks for this video Matthew. Very helpful as all of them👏🏻👏🏻

[@HearingTracker]

Hi Carla, I'm happy to have helped. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@Brightsparks1960]

Another useful video, thank you. It’s good to see that Phonak have now allowed the audiologist to configure a persistent program following a phone alert that triggers a BT streaming event. The previous requirement to disable alerts on the phone to avoid this was very restrictive as sometimes the user will want their program to remain in operation rather than resetting to autosense mode

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Vincent. Yes this is a very good and important point. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@garrisonshriver3074]

Hello Matthew. I'm currently wearing the ReSound Nexia. I just can't wear behind the ear, so I'm going to go back to Custom. The Phonak P90 hearing aids are most likely the one I'm going with. I tried the Phonak BTE Lumity, but again, just can't make it work. So, the best thing I liked about the Lumity is I could connect with my iMac with an ComPilot. Is the same thing true with the Phonak Virto Paradise, P90? Thanks again for your videos.

[@genevadaddy]

Great video. I am trialing the 312-P right now. I have been a BTE RIC wearer for years. I wanted a change not for cosmetic reasons but because I was tired of the noise and hassle from wearing glasses with BTEs, as well as the delicate wires. Everything you say in this review is spot on. Great wireless and streaming capabilities. The app is famously slow to connect each time it is opened. I do use the app to make some adjustments. I’m not yet thrilled with the sound quality. As a musician I’m sensitive to the sound of my own voice and the Virtos add a bit of digital halo or echo on my voice- especially if I’m humming, singing or whistling. My audiologist is working with me to tune them. They’re more powerful and have stronger feedback controls than my Resounds. That is a good and bad thing. False positives with feedback controls happen a lot when playing music (I play the trumpet). Turning feedback control down causes, well, you guessed it, more feedback. It’s a balancing act. To me the Resounds sounded more natural and less “digital”, while the Phonak Virto 312s have a other advantages.

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Brian, thank you for taking the time to comment. Thats all really interesting feedback from a hearing aid users point of view. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@Jack-mu4iv]

What level of hearing loss this HA can use ?

[@twojafotografia_pl]

Big Thanks !

[@HearingTracker]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@BrianVallotton]

Thanks for this video. I have a general question... I listen to music on Bose QC earbuds and Apple AirPod Pros. I also have Sennheiser Momentum 3's. I am going to be wanting my new HAs to stream music at a high quality of sound. Do you know if hearing aids like the Insio AX7 can have as good of a sound as the best rated Truly Wireless Earbuds? Second question is, can you use an overear headphone like a Bose QC with these hearing aids?

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Brian, Great question. I would say that the sound quality for streaming is not as good as with your earbuds and that will be for 2 reasons. 1. Theyre designed for streaming speech not music. 2. The coupling to the ear will be better with the headphones and will give a better bass response. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@user-ts1ln3lz7c]

I’ve recently had 2 new pair of hearing aids one of which is oticon with many features… my issue with both in ear new pair is distortion of live music, as in musicals and car radio … the distortions are best described as synthesizer like. I’m currently deciding between phonak virto p90 and widex moment 440. I’ve more research to do but my past hearing aids which are 5 years old never had the distorted sounds. Fortunately my audiologist understands that I want the best model that works best for me.. especially since the models I’m looking at are so expensive.

[@johnmccool6875]

Thanks for the great video. Do any of the phonak ite hearing aids support bicros?

[@HearingTracker]

Hey John, Sadly not. You would be better to look at the RICs. However, at the moment that would be the paradise range or I would take a look at the Oticon Mores. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@garrisonshriver3074]

I have another question. I currently have the virto B90 hearing aids that are over 5+ years old. I was checking out the Features of the P90 vs. the B90 and if look as if they are the same. What has changed from the B90 to the P90? Thanks agian.

[@user-mx1ij3ze9v]

Hello Matthew….can they be vented sufficiently for someone with bothersome Tinnitus ? Thanks for your great content.

[@HearingTracker]

Hey G, absolutely. The size of the vent all depends on the size of your ear canals and your how suitable your hearing loss is for this style. It’s worth a chat with your audiologist. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more. Matthew

[@ThatDwayne]

Trying to decide whether to try the Virto P-10 NW O when my Lyric subscription is up for renewal. I love the convenience of the Lyric, but I am intrigued by the Paradise...

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Dwayne, on paper the virtos should be an improvement. I'm sure your audiologist will trial you on them! Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@VLiviu]

interesting. how about a comparison between phonak and widex? thanks

[@Shri_V]

What is the average battery life on these? I use the older Virto Q50s and the 312 battery lasts for 5 days at most. What can I realistically expect with Virto Paradise on the same battery considering streaming and bluetooth will eat into it?

[@HearingTracker]

Hey V 3-7 days depending on the size of the battery and streaming. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@diegoalexandre-garcia7561]

Hi. Is the oticon own IIC more invisible? With this titanium the grey part becomes visible. Just wanted your opinion on the oticon more IIC

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Diego, I would say they're on par. I tend to make all hearing aids dark now as it looks like the shadow of the ear. I hope this helps, Matthew

[@toddallgier914]

Great video. I don't know if anyone commented on wearing a mask and a receiver in the canal hearing aid. I got so tired of wrestling and pulling the hearing aids out of my ears. And then of course you have the reading glasses thing. Anyway I bought one of the smallest and 1 of the largest and I use them in different situations and and I absolutely love them. I got the titanium and the virtual black in the P90 version. I bought them online to save money And I paid out a cart with an audiologist to do really measurement and really your measurement and of course to take the molds before I place the order. I got 2 fantastic products for the price of 1. Very happy. Great video. Thank you for that.

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Todd! All very good points, thanks for watching, Matthew

[@JimFlanneryDRONES]

Todd, read my comment. It's the first comment in this thread. I addressed your question. -Jim Flannery

[@sonamtobgay8221]

I need order for right side ear Rechargeable system

[@SoundBuzzable]

What is the difference between the Virto P-titanium (P90) and the B-Titanium?

[@HearingTracker]

Hey SoundBuzzable, that's a massive question and bigger than I can cover in the comments. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@meric12131415]

@@HearingTracker I definitely think a seperate video is definitely an order on this topic😁

[@kaylasmusic]

Well based off the fact that the phonak makes the lyric, they certainly have the best technology

[@joannef7912]

I am so confused on all the different features and benefits of the Phonak Virto Paradise. The company web site is very confusing and worthless. In one of your videos you showed some charts that describe what each model has (and does not have) bue I cannot find these charts. Can you tell me where they are located. ALSO .... let me cut to the chase ... I want 1)the smallest or most invisable "in the ear" version; 2) Bluetooth / wireless technology; 3) the ability to control the HA with the Phonak Ap and the best directional hearing options. WHICH ONE IS THE BEST ?????? Appreciate your excellent videos. Would also like some idea of how much the Virto Paradise will cost - I am currently doing a trial of an Oticon but do not like it and want something else. Thankks for your help. Josie Nurse

[@HearingTracker]

Hey JoAnne F, thanks for taking the time to comment. Here are my thoughts: 1. Pause the vid and screenshot then its yours :) 2. Smallest = P90/70/50 IIC 3. Bluetooth is only possible in CICs in Resound and Starkey 4. Directionality requires twin mics which means a bigger hearing aids sadly. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@qreath5377]

It is comfortable with high frequency hearing loss?

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Q, it really depends on the extent of the loss. Check out the fitting range for more info. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@qreath5377]

It is compatible with high frequency hearing loss?

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Q, that depends on the extent of your hearing loss. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@ole-bboy5875]

Hows is the occlusion?

[@HearingTracker]

Hi Ole-bboy, that all depends on your hearing loss! My best advice is to check them out with an audiologist. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@hasnainali6150]

Hey how to but this geom pakistan kindly need suggestions. Waiting for your response

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Hasnain, thanks for reaching out. Sadly I don’t know any centres in Pakistan. I hope that you manage to find one. Matthew

[@digitaldan476]

Will consider these next January when my Lyric subscription ends. I like the lyrics but the decibel range doesn't cover all the way to 0 like the Virto Paradise does. I hope the P90 NWO is as discreet and invisible as the Lyric.

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Dan, there's nothing quite as discreet as Lyric but depending on your ears and the depth of the impression thy can be pretty hidden! Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@HUNmotyon]

I bought virto m70 and I do not confirm it is invisible. It is not. It is huge actually. Only a bit smaller than my 13 year old widex hearing aid. And it does not support any bluetooth apps!!!

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Motyon, thanks for your feedback. The size of your hearing aid all depends on the size of your ear canal and the impression taken. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@HUNmotyon]

@@HearingTracker thanks. I did nit understand why mine is huge, much larger then the ones on photos a d videos. It should be IIC but this size is CIC. It is not deep at all.

[@DJSIC82]

I have the Virto titanium p90 and I agree there are a bit big, its false advertising. All the videos I saw about the Virto titanium shows its inside its the canal. However it does depend on how deep and how big your ear canals are that make it more invisible. mine fit inside my ear however its not as deep as I would liked it I want it to fit deep in my canal. you can see the the black lid where the battery goes just outside my ear canal but still inside my ear so you can see it unless you stare in my ears.

[@HUNmotyon]

@@DJSIC82 I just bought the titanium version of the M70 (before this I tried the plastic version of it).

[@DJSIC82]

@@HUNmotyon How do you like them?

[@garyveneziano3337]

These hearing aids make me feel plugged and as the day progresses, congested. When I remove them at bedtime, all is normal again. I’m stuck with these for 3 years. Ugh!

[@cindybeck1534]

Same. Everyone’s voices sound very normal except my own…which sounds like I’m talking into a barrel. Very plugged up feeling. I’m so disappointed with that feature. I have another month to go in my trial period, but at this point I would say they will be going back. I have the titanium P90, and they’re not as discreet as I had hoped.

[@kimstockdale632]

Do you have the Titanium? If so, do you think it would be a an ok experience with the 312?

[@garyveneziano3337]

@@kimstockdale632 returned to my Audiologist. Waiting on Phonak Lumity OTE to arrive.

[@garyveneziano3337]

@@cindybeck1534 I returned mine. Could not hear well.

[@cindybeck1534]

@@garyveneziano3337 My hearing care provider has ordered the Signa Silk X7 for me to try. I’m not expecting miracles from that one….but worth a shot. Good luck with your new ones.

[@konracciesla]

the best would be phonak b titanium battery 13

[@HearingTracker]

Thanks for the feedback! Matthew

[@konracciesla]

@konracciesla 3 tygodnie temu the best would be phonak b titanium for 13 bareries instead of 10 batteries

[@konracciesla]

made in of poland pieknie bylo by zeby byla bateria 13 tylko klape na baterie 13 i jest$$$$$$$$$

[@DirkDeGreveAllroundZangerDIRKY]

CROS????

[@BarryBrookens]

You are talking about everything except the Phonak Virto Paradise at the beginning of this video. I'm not interested in your video now.

[@HearingTracker]

Hey Barry, thank for the feedback and taking the time to comment. I'm not sure which video you've been watching though as the whole video covers the Phonak Virto Paradise. Thanks for watching, Matthew

[@meric12131415]

@@HearingTracker indeed it has 😁 very through

[@konracciesla]

@konracciesla 3 tygodnie temu the best would be phonak b titanium for 13 bareries instead of 10 batteries

[@HearingTracker]

Thanks