Disclaimers
# Comparison made using the Compact Battery Module for Nucleus 8 Sound Processor and the Compact Rechargeable Battery for Nucleus 7 Sound Processor
^ Comparison made using a Power Extend Battery Module with Nucleus 8 Sound Processor and an equivalent Standard Rechargeable Battery Module with Nucleus 6 (CP910) Sound Processor.
^^ Compared to previous generation Nucleus 7 and Nucleus 6 Sound Processors.
> It is recommended that SNR-NR, WNR and SCAN be made available to any recipient, ages 6 and older, who is able to 1) complete objective speech perception testing in quiet and noise in order to demonstrate and document performance and 2) report a preference for different program settings.
>> SNR-NR, WNR and SCAN are FDA approved for use with any recipient ages 6 years and older, who is able to: 1) complete objective speech perception testing in quiet and in noise in order to determine and document performance; and 2) report a preference for different program settings.
+ Compared to Nucleus 7 Sound Processor with ForwardFocus on.
† ForwardFocus is a clinician-enabled feature that can be user-controlled or automated. ForwardFocus can only be enabled by a hearing implant specialist. It should only be activated for users 12 years and older who are able to reliably provide feedback on sound quality and understand how to use the feature when moving to different
or changing environments.
~ The Nucleus 8 Sound Processor with Aqua+ is dust and water resistant to level of IP68 of the International Standard IEC60529. The Nucleus 8 Sound Processor with Aqua+ can be continuously submerged under water to a depth of up to 3 metres for up to 2 hours. Refer to the relevant user guide for more information.
* The Cochlear Nucleus 8 Sound Processor is compatible with Apple and Android devices. The Cochlear Nucleus Smart App is available on App Store and Google Play. For compatibility information visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility and www.resound.com/compatibility
** When this technology becomes available, a firmware update to your sound processor will allow you to connect to Bluetooth LE Audio compatible devices.
Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
The Bluetooth® and Auracast™ word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Cochlear Limited is under license.
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