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@lace_n said:

I will let you know how long these 312’s last as I test them out.

That’s why I chose the Paradise P70 13T, a bit less tech, but bats that last 7-8 days with lot’s of streaming, the new one were not available last year anyway.

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I’ve had my Paradise P90 13Ts for 2 years. My batteries usually last 5-6 days but I change them after 4-5 days. I had Marvel M90 13Ts for three years before the P90s. I will probably move to Lumity L90 312s at the end of this year unless Phonak announces the release date of next family by then.

Seems like battery life is all over the map…but that’s to be expected I think.
Depends greatly on your hearing loss program, how often you stream, how many hours, etc…

Not much lumity experience yet, but I’ll be happy to see the reports.

I have been very happy that I asked for the size 13 Marvels when my Audi was going to put me in the 312. If my memory is correct, I believe that I had determined in research that the 13 batteries had about twice the power capacity of the 312…
I’m assuming the battery life will likely be comparable to what I get with my Marvels
based on roughly 17 hours a day, with some streaming and phone use every day, but I’m not on the phone all day…and you can pull up my adiogram for reference… I get about 8 days life, depending mostly I think on the battery…it seems that some are better than others. My habit is to just change them out every Saturday AM…and that is almost always before any low battery warning
so
I would guess that I would get 3-1/2 to 4 days with a 312.
I am extremely happy that they released these battery models but I’m also very disappointed that there’s no size 13 for the units.
3-1/2 or 4 days is seriously better than 1 day with rechargeable, so given no other choice I’ll probably end up taking it with a smile…but why a 312? I don’t get it… the 13 aids are only a hair thicker (0.7mm for the Marvel) and I can see zero advantage in a 312 over a 13…ok, maybe just maybe the size difference might be noticeable for a little kid sized head, but less than 1mm…why?

In reply to @Taffeys

I have the Lumity 90, and use all day, phone, tablet, laptop, plus tv transmitter. I get around 18 hours a day. I would rather have more, just be safe, its fine for now. If they charge for 30 minutes it gives me a few more hours.

Thanks for your experiences. I recently decided on the lumity 90 in the 312 version and I am very satisfied with it. It’s even smaller than the battery version and fits better with my glasses. For the test, I wore the lumity almost continuously, including overnight. The batteries lasted > 72 hours in this test. I only streamed moderately, 1-2 hours per day, and I have “only” mild to moderate hearing loss in the high frequencies left>right. If I turn the lumity off at night they last > 5 days.
Maybe the information will help someone.

Thanks for the update. Curious to hear how long the 312 batteries last with heavy streaming. I’m guessing 48 - 60 hours. Basically means you have to change the disposable batteries every 2-3 days.

Anyone else using the new 312 version of Lumity?

Jordan

Yeah there’s something going on with these Sonova models, I get 5 days with streaming (I wouldn’t call it heavy tho a few hours a day at most) on both 312 battery from ReSound and Signia.

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@Taffeys said:

I am considering going to Audeo Lumity 312s and am concerned about battery life as I use the Phonak app with my Paradise 13Ts (which uses BT) quite a bit and am concerned about battery life.

cleask, I coulda written your post right here to the last dot and dash! I also used to get about 4-6 days with my Phonak Marvel size 13 batteries. But that was before the day of myPhonak app! I upgraded to the Phonak Lumity Life R90s, but still don’t have myPhonak app loaded yet.

I’m very interested in the 312-Lumities cuz I travel internationally now and then and absolutely NEED a solid 30 hrs of hearing aid power. I can’t get that with my rechargeable, and that forced me to buy a redundant 2nd pair of them. A total cludge.

As for speech comprehension in noise … I have found that my dedicated “Speech in Loud Noise” program on the Lumity Life aids is simply NOT good enough. Nor is using the Phonak Roger ON iN mic that’s paired + connected to my aids. The dedicated program simply turns the volume down on EVERYTHING: ambient sound AND speech at the table where I’m sitting. It’s a turkey. And Roger ON iN has horrid, public-address type sound quality that makes loud places sound harsh like shattered glass.

Someone posted that the Roger ON also has a phone app, and that thru that I could tinker with the volume or settings. I don’t know how that would work if I also had myPhonak app to control the aids. On top of which the apps work with a SINGLE pair of aids, and I need and use BOTH of my redundant pairs.

I’ve read good things on the board here about Oticon Intent for enhancing speech comprehension in LOUD places. It has some kind of wizardry that beams the speech at you if you turn your head to face the person talking. I have a date set up and plan to trial these in the near future.

I’m sitting on the fence. Without robbing a bank, what matters more? The longevity of a 312-battery Phonak? Or the improved speech comprehension in noisy places (our Holy Grail!) that may only be offered by Oticon rechargeable?

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@lace_n said:

I have always liked battery versions. I travel, have an active life, have frequent power outages in my area and my friends and family are of an age when an emergency might arise. If I need to hear important instructions during a crisis, I can’t afford to wait 3 hours for a hearing aid to recharge.

BINGO! You nailed it. Today, I joined the (hopeful!) legions who prefer BATTERY aids to RECHARGEABLE. I just bought the Phonak Lumity Life 312s in “Precious Pink”! WooOOooOOOO!!! I am loving the color AND the aids. I need to grow my hair out and wear it in a ponytail to show 'em off. :smiley:

As I posted above, there are MANY MANY issues with rechargeables for me. Now that the 312s are out, I jumped on them. Mainly cuz I have a 3-week trip to Europe planned this summer, and the last thing I want as we trek around is to have rechargeable GEAR to plug into a tree trunk (as if!). I didn’t want to risk a long flight and arriving DEAF as a post with my rechargeable. Nor do I want to travel with the gear to charge up my charging case on the fly - DOH! Grab a coupla small 312 batteries and JOB’s DONE!

These aids have the identical settings & programs as my rechargeable Phonaks. So there is no period of adjustment or learning needed. I’ve got them paired up to my portable Roger mics, so I can take them if I want on the trip.

At night, I can ONCE AGAIN put my battery aids in a UV sanitizer unit that dries and disinfects them cuz they don’t have to park in a charger. Life is Beautiful!

I am SO ROCKIN’ THESE PINKIES!!!

I finally put them to the test: I get over 5.5 days use on a SINGLE pair of 312 batteries in these aids with my typical use of streamed phone calls & nighly TV viewing.

FIVE & ONE-HALF DAYS with tiny 312 batteries vs 15 or so HOURS with clunkier, heavier and absolutely NOT waterproof rechargeable Phonaks. It’s a no-brainer! :smile:

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