Exam Preview for 38420: Beltone Competitive Update January 24, 2023

Beltone Competitive Update

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Which competitor uses Universal Bluetooth Connectivity? Signia Phonak Widex Oticon
2. Which competitor markets the use of Deep Neural Networks (DNN) to develop a databank that drives their steering of features? Widex Starkey Phonak Oticon
3. What is an advantage of Beltone Achieve rechargeable customs, versus Starkey Evolv AI rechargeable customs? Beltone Achieve uses induction for charging, while Starkey Evolve AI uses metal contacts that need to be cleaned regularly (and are visible on the device faceplate) Beltone Achieve uses metal contacts for charging while Starkey uses induction charging Beltone offers Fall Alerts, whereas Starkey does not Beltone offers direct streaming in the ITE/ITC models, whereas Starkey does not
4. What would you say if asked why Beltone doesn’t offer an Own Voice Processing feature, like Signia OVP? Beltone prescribes gains differently than the Signia proprietary fitting rule and may not create as many own voice complaints as compared to Signia’s proprietary rule. Beltone’s use of omni processing in the low frequencies from our multiband directional approach also benefits own voice perception, compared to full-band directional approaches like Signia’s. If necessary, Beltone can accomplish similar results as Signia OVP via the Loud Speech gain slider of Smart Gain. All of the above
5. Which competitor matches Beltone in providing significant directional benefit AND spatial hearing cues at the same time? Phonak Oticon Signia None of these