Starkey G Series AI 16 Hearing Aids
Price Each: £1395 | Price Pair: £2595
Fitting Styles: BTE
Warranty:Â Â 5 years
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Starkey G Series AI 16 hearing aids overview
Launched in May 2026, the Starkey G Series AI 16 is the mid-level tier in the G Series AI range. The AI directionality is active and performs consistently across the environments most people spend most of their time in: at home, in the car, in one-to-one conversations, and in moderate social settings.
The Bluetooth specification is the same as at higher tiers. The step down from the 20 is in the depth of noise processing at the more demanding end of the spectrum. For people whose daily life does not regularly take them there, that is not a practical limitation.
Every G Series AI 16 is fitted and fine-tuned in person by a fully qualified, registered audiologist. Your price includes your free hearing test, fitting, and free aftercare for the life of your hearing aids.
Quick highlights:
- Mid-level tier in the Starkey G Series AI range
- Available in two BTE (Behind-the-Ear) styles
- AI directionality across everyday quiet to moderate listening environments
- Solid speech-in-noise performance for daily life situations
- Bluetooth streaming via the My Starkey app (same specification as the 20 and 24)
- Telecoil for hearing loop compatibility
- Compatible with the full StarLink wireless accessory range
- Suitable for mild to severe hearing loss
- Free hearing test, fitting, and aftercare for life included in every price
- 60-day money-back guarantee
Honest performance for everyday life
The G Series AI 16 is a particularly good fit for people who are honest with themselves about where they actually struggle. If your main hearing frustrations are at home, on the telephone, in one-to-one conversations, or in moderate social settings rather than consistently noisy environments, the 16 level covers the ground that matters most without paying for processing capacity you are unlikely to draw on.
The automatic adjustment between a quiet room, a garden, a car journey, and a routine social setting works smoothly and without any input from you. The experience of everyday domestic hearing is noticeably better than with NHS aids or basic amplification devices.
Where the 16 level has limits
In busy, multi-speaker environments, such as a loud restaurant, a large family gathering, or a noisy open-plan workspace, the AI processing is present but working with less capacity than the 20 or 24 levels. If those situations are a regular part of your week, it is worth understanding what the 20 does differently before making a decision.
When in doubt, tell your audiologist exactly where you struggle most. The right tier will become clear quickly.
Speech in noise
The G Series AI 16 delivers solid speech-in-noise improvement in everyday situations. Conversations in moderately busy environments, small meetings, and social settings with manageable background noise are all handled well. For people whose main hearing challenges are at home or in one-to-one conversations, this level performs reliably where it counts.
Models available
Power BTE 13:Â Â The Starkey G Series AI 16 Power BTE 13 is a Behind-the-Ear hearing aid powered by a size 13 battery. It is available across five technology levels (24, 20, 16, 12, and 10) and comes in Silver, Beige, Graphite Grey, and Chestnut. It includes telecoil, Bluetooth streaming via the My Starkey app, and full compatibility with the StarLink accessory range.
Ultrapower BTE 13:Â Â The Starkey G Series AI 16 Ultrapower BTE 13 shares the same Behind-the-Ear design and size 13 battery, and is available in the same five technology levels and four colours. Designed for greater amplification, it suits more significant levels of hearing loss while offering the same telecoil, app control, Bluetooth, and StarLink accessory compatibility as the Power model.
Connectivity
The G Series AI 16 has the same Bluetooth connectivity as the 20 and 24. It streams phone calls, music, and podcasts from iOS and compatible Android smartphones via the My Starkey app, with volume and programme control available directly from your phone.
For many people upgrading from NHS hearing aids, this smartphone connectivity, even at the 16 level, represents a meaningful change in how they interact with their hearing aids day to day.
Both models also include a telecoil. For anyone who attends venues with hearing loop systems, including many GP surgeries, theatres, post offices, and places of worship, this makes those environments significantly more accessible. Hearing loop coverage across UK public buildings is broader than most people expect, and telecoil puts that infrastructure to proper use.
Both styles are fully compatible with the StarLink wireless accessory range:
- TV Streamer
- Table Microphone
- Remote Microphone Plus
- Mini Remote Microphone
- Remote Control 2.0
These two tiers sit at opposite ends of the G Series AI range, and the difference between them is more than incremental. The 24 runs AI directionality at full capacity, with the strongest noise processing, speech separation, wind noise reduction, and machine noise management that the platform offers.
The 16 delivers reliable everyday improvement in quiet to moderate environments, but has less capacity in demanding noise situations. If your daily life involves consistently challenging listening environments, the 16 will feel that limitation.
If your hearing challenges are mainly domestic or in moderate social settings, the 16 covers what you need. Your fully qualified, registered audiologist will confirm the right tier for your hearing profile and lifestyle after your free hearing test.
Is this hearing aid right for you?
It could be the right choice if:
- Your main hearing difficulties are at home, on the telephone, or in one-to-one and small group conversations
- You are taking your first step into private hearing aids and want to experience AI-assisted technology without the highest level of investment
- You are cautious about paying for features you are unlikely to draw on regularly
- You are upgrading from NHS aids and want a noticeable improvement in everyday sound quality and connectivity
It may not be the right choice if:
You are consistently in noisy, multi-speaker environments. In that case, the G Series AI 20 or 24 will serve you better, and your audiologist will make that clear after your hearing test.What's included in the price?
Every Starkey G Series AI 16 purchased through Your Hearing includes:
- Free hearing test, carried out by a fully qualified, registered audiologist
- Personalised fitting and fine-tuning to your hearing profile
- Free aftercare for the life of your hearing aids
- Free home visit option, available nationwide
- Appointments available with any of our 200+ local audiologists across the UK
- 60-day full money-back guarantee
- Manufacturer warranty included
- Independent, impartial advice with no obligation to buy
Once your hearing aids are fitted, your local audiologist is there for the long haul. Whether you need a fine-tune, a follow-up, or just a question answered, it is all included at no extra cost.
 Why choose us?
Your Hearing is completely independent. No manufacturer agreements, no brand quotas, and no incentives influencing what your audiologist recommends. If the G Series AI 16 is the right hearing aid for you, they will tell you. If something else would serve you better, they will tell you that instead.
Our over 200 fully qualified, registered audiologists are experienced with all the latest technology. They will explain what they are recommending and why, answer your questions honestly, and make sure you leave knowing exactly what to expect next.
Prefer not to travel? A free home visit means your audiologist comes to you at a time that suits you.
Other performance levels:
Need more support with Starkey G Series AI 16 hearing aids?
Not sure if this is the right hearing aid for you? We’re here to help – with honest advice, personalised recommendations, and no pressure.  Plus, we offer free home visits with no extra cost, so you can get expert support in the comfort of your own home.
For friendly, knowledgeable advice, just call us free on 0800 567 7721.  Alternatively, you can fill in the form at the bottom of the page to request a callback with one of our experts or click on one of the buttons below to book a free appointment or home visit with a local audiologist today.  Let’s find the right hearing solution – together.
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FAQs
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What does BTE mean?
BTE stands for Behind-the-Ear. The main body sits neatly behind the ear, with a small tube or wire connecting it to a soft dome or mould that sits in the ear canal. Because most of the aid is outside the ear, BTE styles tend to be easier to handle day to day, and they work well across a wide range of hearing losses, including more significant ones. -
Is the G Series AI 16 a good first private hearing aid?
It is one of the most practical starting points in the range. You get genuine AI-assisted technology, full Bluetooth connectivity, and free aftercare for life, without paying for noise-processing capacity that most people in everyday environments would not notice. Your audiologist will confirm whether it is the right match for your hearing profile at your free hearing test. -
How does the G Series AI 16 compare to NHS hearing aids?
NHS hearing aids offer basic amplification with limited sound processing and no smartphone connectivity. The G Series AI 16 provides AI-assisted environment adjustment, direct Bluetooth streaming, and free aftercare for life. Most people upgrading from NHS aids notice the difference clearly from the first fitting. -
What is the 60-day money-back guarantee?
If you are not satisfied with your hearing aids within 60 days of purchase, you can return them for a full refund. No quibble. Your audiologist will talk you through this at the time of fitting. -
What aftercare is included?
Free aftercare for the life of your hearing aids. Once your hearing aids are fitted, your local audiologist is there for the long haul. Whether you need a fine-tune, a follow-up, or just a question answered, it is all included at no extra cost.
Our Specialist Hearing Aid services include:
- Nationwide coverage
- Fully qualified registered dispensers
- Aftercare included FREE for LIFE
- Manufacturer's warranty included
- Free hearing tests, consultations and quotations
- 60 day FULL money back guarantee
- Friendly, professional advice
