Starkey Genesis AI mRIC R

Starkey's 2023 rechargeable mini RIC with Neuro Processor

Genesis AI introduced Starkey's Neuro Processor in 2023. The mRIC R is a small rechargeable receiver-in-canal with fall detection, health tracking and Bluetooth streaming.

Hearing loss: Mild to severe
Connectivity: Bluetooth streaming of calls and music to both hearing aids
Battery: Up to 41 hours
Style: Micro receiver-in-canal, rechargeable

Battery · rechargeable

Water · rated

Hands-free

Calls · phone calls

Who it's good for

Is Genesis AI mRIC 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

4/5

Over 80 million automatic adjustments per hour for natural sound.
Best for everyday →
TV turner-uppers

4/5

Binaural Bluetooth streaming and StarLink TV Streamer, without LE Audio.
Best for TV →
Golfers and outdoors

5/5

IP68 and waterproof to 1 m on rechargeable styles, with long battery life.
Best for golf →
Socialites

4/5

Edge Mode+ improves speech clarity on demand.
Best for social →
Phone and video calls

4/5

Hands-free calls on supported phones, with the call streamed into both ears.
Best for calls →
Music lovers

3/5

Streams music in stereo from your phone.
Best for music →
Active and sporty

5/5

IP68 rated against sweat, rain and dust, and up to 41 hours on a charge.
Best for active →

The interesting technical bits

What's inside

Neuro Processor
Up to 41 hours per charge
Turbo charge: 7 minutes for 3 hours
IP68
Fall detection

About Starkey Genesis AI mRIC R

Genesis AI introduced Starkey's Neuro Processor in 2023. The mRIC R is a small rechargeable receiver-in-canal with fall detection, health tracking 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	Genesis AI
Style	Micro receiver-in-canal, rechargeable
Launched	2023
Chip / platform	Neuro Processor
Technology levels	24, 20, 16, 12
Hearing loss range	Mild to severe
Power	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery life	Up to 41 hours
Battery notes	Up to 41 hours without streaming, up to 33 hours with streaming
Quick charge	7 minutes of turbo charging gives 3 hours of use (StarLink chargers)
Streaming	Bluetooth streaming of calls and music to both hearing aids
Hands-free calls	Yes
Water and dust rating	IP68
App	My Starkey
Tinnitus support	Yes, but for tinnitus we recommend Signia or Rexton
AI and smart features	Edge Mode+ AI sound optimisation and fall detection
Available colours	White, Tech Black, Graphite Gray, Silver, Chestnut, Caramel, Beige