Phonak Virto I-10 NW O
Tiny custom hearing aid for people who want discretion over connectivity
Virto I-10 NW O is a small non-wireless custom hearing aid on the Infinio platform, built around a size 10 battery with an omnidirectional microphone. It has no Bluetooth, which keeps it as small as possible. An optional telecoil and push button are available.
- Hearing loss
- Mild to severe
- Connectivity
- None (non-wireless)
- Style
- Completely-in-canal custom (non-wireless)
Disposable
Battery · Size 10 zinc-air
IP68
Water · rated
Who it's good for
Is Virto I-10 NW O right for you?
Our audiologists' guide to how this model suits different lifestyles, based on its features. Your hearing test results matter most, so we'll always confirm at your appointment.
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Everyday real world
3/5
Small and simple with automatic programmes, but no app or streaming.
Best for everyday → -
TV turner-uppers
1/5
No Bluetooth or TV streaming; TV relies on the microphones or a telecoil loop.
Best for TV → -
Golfers and outdoors
3/5
IP68 and WindBlock help, but disposable batteries and in-canal mics are less ideal outdoors.
Best for golf → -
Socialites
2/5
An omnidirectional microphone gives little focus on speech in noisy groups.
Best for social → -
Phone and video calls
2/5
Too small for Bluetooth, so calls are taken with the phone held to the ear.
Best for calls → -
Music lovers
2/5
No streaming, so music is heard naturally through the microphones only.
Best for music → -
Active and sporty
4/5
IP68 rated against sweat, rain and dust.
Best for active → -
Tinnitus sufferers
4/5
Built-in Phonak Tinnitus Balance.
Best for tinnitus →
The interesting technical bits
What's inside
- Custom acrylic shell, size 10 battery
- Omnidirectional microphone, M, P and SP power levels
- AutoSense OS 6.0 with Speech Enhancer at I90
- IP68, WindBlock and Tinnitus Balance
- Optional telecoil, push button and volume wheel
About Phonak Virto I-10 NW O
Virto I-10 NW O is a small non-wireless custom hearing aid on the Infinio platform, built around a size 10 battery with an omnidirectional microphone. It has no Bluetooth, which keeps it as small as possible. An optional telecoil and push button are available.
Specifications
From manufacturer information, checked October 2026. Battery figures vary with streaming and settings. Your audiologist will confirm the right receiver, dome and settings at your fitting.
| Brand | Phonak |
|---|---|
| Family | Virto Infinio |
| Style | Completely-in-canal custom (non-wireless) |
| Chip / platform | Infinio |
| Technology levels | I90, I70, I50, I30 |
| Hearing loss range | Mild to severe |
| Power | Size 10 zinc-air disposable |
| Streaming | None (non-wireless) |
| Hands-free calls | No |
| Auracast broadcast audio | No |
| Water and dust rating | IP68 |
| Tinnitus support | Yes |
| Available colours | Pink, Tan, Cocoa, Brown, Black, Red, Blue, Transparent |
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