Starkey G Series AI RIC R
Starkey's entry AI range in a long-life rechargeable RIC
G Series AI is Starkey's easy, entry-level AI family. The rechargeable RIC R offers up to 50 hours per charge, IP68 protection and Bluetooth streaming.
- Hearing loss
- Mild to severe
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth streaming from smartphones
- Battery
- Up to 50 hours
- Style
- Receiver-in-canal, rechargeable
50h
Battery · rechargeable
IP68
Water · rated
Who it's good for
Is G Series AI RIC R 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.
-
Everyday real world
3/5
Friendly AI directionality makes it easy to use day to day.
Best for everyday → -
TV turner-uppers
3/5
Bluetooth streaming and StarLink TV Streamer support.
Best for TV → -
Golfers and outdoors
4/5
IP68 with long battery life.
Best for golf → -
Socialites
3/5
Entry-tier processing for moderate noise.
Best for social → -
Phone and video calls
3/5
Calls stream into both ears for clear speech, though you speak into the phone itself.
Best for calls → -
Music lovers
3/5
Streams music in stereo from your phone.
Best for music → -
Active and sporty
5/5
Built for water and rough wear, with an IP68 rating.
Best for active →
The interesting technical bits
What's inside
- Up to 50 hours per charge
- AI directionality
- IP68
- L, M, P and UP matrices
- My Starkey app
About Starkey G Series AI RIC R
G Series AI is Starkey's easy, entry-level AI family. The rechargeable RIC R offers up to 50 hours per charge, IP68 protection and Bluetooth streaming.
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 | Starkey |
|---|---|
| Family | G Series AI |
| Style | Receiver-in-canal, rechargeable |
| Technology levels | 12, 10 |
| Hearing loss range | Mild to severe |
| Power | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery life | Up to 50 hours |
| Battery notes | Up to 50 hours without streaming, up to 38 hours with streaming |
| Streaming | Bluetooth streaming from smartphones |
| Water and dust rating | IP68 |
| App | My Starkey |
| Tinnitus support | Yes, but for tinnitus we recommend Signia or Rexton |
| AI and smart features | AI-driven directionality that identifies the listening environment |
| Available colours | White, Tech Black, Graphite Gray, Silver, Chestnut, Caramel, Beige |
More Starkey hearing aids
-
Starkey
Starkey Omega AI mRIC R
Micro receiver-in-canal, rechargeable
The mRIC R is the smallest receiver-in-canal in Starkey's Omega AI range. It runs the G3 Gen AI Neuro Processor with DNN 360 directionality and streams via Bluetooth LE Audio with Auracast.
View details → -
Starkey
Starkey Omega AI RIC RT
Receiver-in-canal, rechargeable with telecoil
The RIC RT is the rechargeable Omega AI receiver-in-canal with a telecoil, and Starkey quotes up to 51 hours per charge. It shares the range's DNN processing, Auracast support and health tracking.
View details → -
Starkey
Starkey Omega AI RIC 312
Receiver-in-canal, size 312 battery
This version of Omega AI uses disposable 312 batteries instead of a rechargeable cell. It keeps the DNN processing, LE Audio streaming and Auracast support.
View details → -
Starkey
Starkey Omega AI CIC
Completely-in-canal custom, wireless, size 312 battery
The Omega AI CIC is a custom-made completely-in-canal aid with wireless connectivity. It runs on a 312 battery and supports LE Audio streaming and two-way audio for calls.
View details →
Book a free demo of Starkey G Series AI RIC R
Programmed to your hearing test results, with free aftercare for life at 11 clinics across Kent & London, or at home.