Danavox Hearing Aids Compared: The Eight Families Side by Side

AudiologyOctober 13, 20268 min read

Danavox hearing aids compared side by side: our catalogue lists eight Danavox families (KLAR, BARANI, Anthe, Boreal, Brisa, Astro Core, Astro Pro and Astro Pro SP) with 72 listed models. Three of those listings are CROS transmitters rather than hearing aids, so the catalogue holds 69 hearing aids and 3 CROS transmitters. The families differ in styles, battery options, technology levels, channel counts and wireless connectivity, and this article sets those differences out family by family.

This is a comparison of what is published, not a recommendation. Which family and model suits you depends on your hearing test, your ear shape and your daily routine, and the final choice is made with an audiologist. All product details below come from the Danavox portfolio as published in our hearing aid catalogue; claims in quotation marks or attributed to Danavox are the manufacturer's own descriptions.

How to read this comparison

For each family you will find the same five points:

Styles: for example RIC (receiver-in-canal), MiniRIE or MicroRIE (smaller receiver-in-ear designs), CIC (completely-in-canal) and behind-the-ear (BTE) designs graded as Mini, Standard, Power and Super Power BTE.
Batteries: rechargeable, or disposable zinc-air batteries in sizes 10, 312, 13 or 675.
Technology levels: KLAR and Astro Core use Essential and Essential Plus; the other six families use Select, Advanced and Premium.
Channels: the number of processing channels listed for each model.
Connectivity: as listed for the family. Wireless features are a family-level description; always confirm the specific model.

If you want to understand what changes between technology levels, our article on hearing aid technology levels explains it in plain language.

Danavox hearing aids compared, family by family

KLAR (12 models)

Styles: 2 CIC, 4 RIC, 2 Standard BTE, 2 Power BTE, 2 Super Power BTE.
Batteries: the two CIC models use size 10 zinc-air; two RIC models use size 312 and two RIC models are rechargeable (the -DRWC versions); Standard and Power BTE use size 13; Super Power BTE uses size 675.
Technology levels and channels: Essential (8 channels) and Essential Plus (12 channels).
Connectivity: streaming of calls and music from iPhone, iPad or Android; hands-free calls on iPhone 11 or later with iOS 15.3 or later; Auracast-enabled accessories. The two CIC models are non-wireless and need a cabled fitting.
Danavox describes it as: "Great audibility all-around. Easy hearing control on aids."

KLAR is the only family in the catalogue with CIC models.

BARANI (12 models)

Styles: 3 RIC, 3 Mini BTE, 3 Standard BTE, 3 Power BTE.
Batteries: all disposable. RIC and Mini BTE use size 312; Standard and Power BTE use size 13. No BARANI model is listed as rechargeable.
Technology levels and channels: Select (12), Advanced (14), Premium (17).
Connectivity: calls and streaming; hands-free calls from iPhone, iPad and compatible Android (iPhone 11 or later, iOS 15.3 or later); Auracast-enabled accessories.
Danavox describes it as: "Distortion-free sound experience. Designed for everyday use." Listed features include IP68 rating, Binaural Directionality III and Impulse Noise Reduction.

BARANI is the only family with Mini BTE models.

Anthe (6 models)

Styles: 3 Power BTE, 3 Super Power BTE.
Batteries: all disposable. Power BTE uses size 13; Super Power BTE uses size 675.
Technology levels and channels: Select (12), Advanced (14), Premium (17).
Connectivity: streaming of calls and music; iPhone, iPad and Android compatible; hands-free calls on iPhone 11 or later and select iPad (iOS 15.3 or later); Auracast-enabled accessories.
Danavox describes it as: "Super power performance for high levels of amplification." Listed features include DFS Ultra II feedback elimination and IP68 rating.

Boreal (12 models)

Styles: 3 MiniRIE, 3 RIC, 3 Standard BTE, 3 Power BTE.
Batteries: the MiniRIE and both BTE styles are rechargeable (9 models); the 3 RIC models use size 312.
Technology levels and channels: Select (12), Advanced (14), Premium (17).
Connectivity: hands-free calls (iPhone/iPad); streaming from iPhone, iPad or Android; Auracast-enabled accessories (TV-Streamer+, Multi-Mic+).
Danavox describes it as: "Greater speech understanding in noise. Natural own voice perception."

Brisa (14 listings: 12 hearing aids and 2 CROS transmitters)

Styles: 3 MicroRIE, 3 RIC, 3 Standard BTE, 3 Power BTE, plus 2 CROS transmitters (XF160S-DRWC in a RIC style and XF177-DWC in a BTE style).
Batteries: MicroRIE, both BTE styles and both CROS transmitters are rechargeable; the 3 RIC models use size 312.
Technology levels and channels: Select (12), Advanced (14), Premium (17). The CROS transmitters are listed at Premium level without a channel count.
Connectivity: Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio (LE Audio requires Bluetooth 5.3); hands-free calls from iPhone, iPad and compatible Android; TapControl for call pick-up on the MicroRIE (iPhone/iPad only).
Danavox describes it as: "Smallest rechargeable RIE style" and lists wireless CROS RIE and BTE for single-sided deafness.

Astro Core (6 models)

Styles: 4 RIC, 2 Super Power BTE.
Batteries: two RIC models are rechargeable and two use size 312; both Super Power BTE models are rechargeable.
Technology levels and channels: Essential and Essential Plus, both with 12 channels.
Connectivity: Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio, with tap to connect to Auracast streams; hands-free calls need iPhone 11 or later with iOS 15.3 or later, or a compatible iPad.
Danavox describes it as: "Hear clearly throughout the day. Perfect for all-day wear."

Astro Pro (7 listings: 6 hearing aids and 1 CROS transmitter)

Styles: 3 MicroRIE, 3 RIC, plus 1 CROS transmitter in a RIC style (XG160S-DRWC).
Batteries: MicroRIE and the CROS transmitter are rechargeable; the 3 RIC models use size 312.
Technology levels and channels: Select (12), Advanced (14), Premium (17).
Connectivity: "Made for Auracast"; Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast; BeMore app with Auracast Assistant; requires iPhone 11 or later or Bluetooth 5.3 devices.
Danavox describes it as: "Smallest AI hearing aid in the world. Preferred for hearing in noise."

Astro Pro SP (3 models)

Styles: 3 Super Power BTE.
Batteries: all rechargeable.
Technology levels and channels: Select (12), Advanced (14), Premium (17).
Connectivity: Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast and telecoil; MultiConnect for two devices at the same time; works with TV-Streamer+ and Multi-Mic+.
Danavox describes it as: "World's smallest rechargeable Super Power hearing aids", which Danavox says are available in the Astro Pro and Astro Core families.

What the side-by-side comparison shows

Some patterns stand out:

Rechargeable options are listed in KLAR, Boreal, Brisa, Astro Core, Astro Pro and Astro Pro SP. BARANI and Anthe use disposable batteries only. In the mixed families, check each model, because some RIC models still use size 312 batteries.
Super Power BTE appears in KLAR, Anthe, Astro Core and Astro Pro SP.
CROS transmitters appear only in Brisa and Astro Pro.
CIC is only in KLAR, and Mini BTE only in BARANI.
Smaller receiver-in-ear designs are MiniRIE (Boreal) and MicroRIE (Brisa and Astro Pro).
LE Audio is listed for Brisa, Astro Core, Astro Pro and Astro Pro SP. The other families list Auracast-enabled accessories.

Using this comparison with your audiologist

A comparison helps you ask better questions, but it cannot tell you which hearing aid fits your hearing. The degree and pattern of your hearing loss can rule some styles in or out, and your ear shape, dexterity and phone use matter too. If you want a needs-based starting point, see our guide on how to choose the best hearing aids in Oman.

At a Danavox hearing aid fitting appointment, the audiologist reviews your hearing test, discusses which families and models match it, then programs the chosen hearing aids and fine-tunes them at follow-up visits. Every Danavox hearing aid from Jordan Hearing & Speech comes with a one-year warranty; the full terms are on the hearing aids page.

Frequently asked questions

How many Danavox hearing aids are in the catalogue?

The catalogue lists 72 models across eight families. Three are CROS transmitters (two in Brisa, one in Astro Pro), so there are 69 hearing aids.

Which Danavox families are rechargeable?

KLAR, Boreal, Brisa, Astro Core, Astro Pro and Astro Pro SP include rechargeable models. Only Astro Pro SP is rechargeable across every model; the others also include battery models.

What is the difference between Essential and Select levels?

They belong to different families. KLAR and Astro Core use Essential and Essential Plus; the other families use Select, Advanced and Premium. Your audiologist can explain which level fits your listening needs.

Which family is best for me?

No family is best for everyone. The choice depends on your hearing test results, ear shape, handling and daily needs, and it is made with your audiologist.

Book an appointment

To compare options against your own results, book an appointment at our clinic in Bousher, Muscat, opposite Oman Mall, or call or WhatsApp +968 9171 8373. We are an authorised Danavox (GN Hearing) dealer in Oman; according to the Danavox website, the brand has been part of GN since 1977. No referral is needed for a hearing test.

Sources

Danavox — official website
Danavox product portfolio as published in our hearing aids catalogue on this site.

This article is general information and does not replace advice from a qualified professional.

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