Starkey G Series AI 10 hearing aids overview
Not everyone who needs a hearing aid needs the most sophisticated one available. That sounds obvious, but the hearing aid market does not always make it easy to find a straightforward option without feeling like you are settling for less. Launched in May 2026, the Starkey G Series AI 10 hearing aids are the entry level of the G Series AI range, available in both RIC (Receiver-in-Canal) and BTE (Behind-the-Ear) styles.
It is rechargeable in the RIC style, connects to your smartphone via the My Starkey app, and brings AI-assisted sound processing to the most accessible price point in the range. The BTE model adds telecoil capability for anyone who regularly uses hearing loop systems in public venues.
What it does well is the daily essentials: clearer speech at home and in everyday conversation, automatic adjustment as environments change, and Bluetooth connectivity that works without needing separate accessories. What it does not do is handle demanding noise environments with the same depth of processing as higher tech levels.
For people whose daily listening challenges are genuinely straightforward, that is not a limitation. For people who are less certain, the free hearing test will clarify which level genuinely fits.
All G Series AI 10 hearing aids are fitted and fine-tuned in person by an HCPC-registered audiologist, either at one of our 93+ clinics or during a free home visit. Every price includes the hearing test, fitting, and aftercare for life.
Quick highlights:
- Available in two BTE (Behind-the-Ear) and Receiver-in-Canal styles (RIC models are rechargeable)
- Basic AI-assisted sound processing with automatic environment adjustment
- Bluetooth streaming via My Starkey app
- Telecoil for hearing loops (BTE)
- Rechargeable (RIC)
- Compatible with StarLink wireless accessory range
- Suitable for mild to moderate hearing loss
AI directionality in practice
The G Series AI 10 is at its best in the environments most people with mild hearing loss actually spend their time in: home, one-to-one conversation, quiet social settings, and everyday domestic life. The automatic adjustment between environments is present at this level and does its job without requiring any input from you.
Where the 10 has less to offer is in noisy environments. The AI processing is lighter here than at any other tier in the range, and in a demanding listening situation, the difference compared to the 12, 16, 20, or 24 levels is real. If complicated social situations are a regular part of your life, it is worth being clear about that before choosing this tier. Your audiologist will make an honest assessment after your hearing test.
Speech in noise
The Starkey G Series AI 10 delivers reliable speech improvement in quiet to moderate everyday environments. One-to-one conversations, telephone calls, domestic settings, and quiet social situations are all handled well. In noisier settings, the processing at this level has less capacity than higher tiers, and the limitation becomes more apparent the more demanding the environment. For people whose hearing challenges are genuinely mild and primarily domestic, the 10 covers what they need.
Hearing aid models available
Starkey G Series AI 10 Power BTE 13: Traditional 13 battery, telecoil, app control, hearing in small groups, hearing in noise, and Bluetooth. Available in colours silver, beige, graphite grey, and chestnut and technology levels 24, 20, 16, 12, and 10.
Starkey G Series AI 10 Ultrapower BTE 13: Traditional 13 battery, telecoil, app control, hearing in small groups, hearing in noise, and Bluetooth. Available in colours silver, beige, graphite grey, and chestnut and technology levels 24, 20, 16, 12, and 10.
Starkey G Series AI 10 RIC R: Rechargeable, waterproof (up to 1 metre), app control, hearing in small groups, hearing in noise, and Bluetooth. Available in colours silver, beige, graphite grey, and chestnut and technology levels 12 and 10.
Starkey G Series AI 10 RIC 312: Traditional 312 battery, app control, hearing in small groups, hearing in noise, and Bluetooth. Available in colours silver, beige, graphite grey, and chestnut and technology levels 12 and 10.
Connectivity
All the models connect to iOS and compatible Android devices via the My Starkey app, allowing you to adjust volume, change programmes, and stream audio from your phone. For anyone upgrading from NHS aids with no connectivity, this is one of the most immediately noticeable changes, and it works consistently at this level in the same way as at every other level in the range.
The BTE model includes telecoil technology, allowing the aids to connect to hearing loop systems in theatres, places of worship, GP surgeries, and other public venues. For people who need the additional amplification power of the BTE style, the 10 provides that alongside the same basic AI directionality as the RIC model.
Both styles are compatible with the full StarLink wireless accessory range: TV Streamer, Table Microphone, Remote Microphone Plus, Mini Remote Microphone, and Remote Control 2.0.
RIC or BTE at the 10 level?
Choose the RIC if you have mild hearing loss, want a discreet rechargeable aid with Bluetooth streaming, and your main hearing challenges are in quiet everyday environments. It is the most popular style at this tier.
Choose the BTE if your hearing loss is more significant, you regularly attend venues with hearing loops, or you find a slightly larger aid easier to handle. The BTE at the 10 provides greater amplification alongside the same AI directionality as the RIC. Your audiologist will confirm the right style after your hearing test.
G Series AI 10 vs G Series AI 24
These two tiers sit at opposite ends of the G Series AI range and are designed for fundamentally different hearing situations. The 24 runs the platform at full AI processing capacity, with the strongest noise management, speech separation, and environment detection that the range offers.
The 10 is built for mild hearing loss in quiet environments and has considerably less processing depth in any demanding situation. If noise is a consistent feature of your hearing challenges, the 24 level is where that is properly addressed. If your needs are genuinely mild and domestic, the 10 covers them at the most accessible price in the range.
Who should consider the G Series AI 10?
People with mild hearing loss experience difficulty mainly in quiet or predictable everyday environments. It is a practical choice for someone who wants modern Bluetooth connectivity and rechargeable convenience without paying for noise-processing capability they are unlikely to use.
It is also suitable for people who are very new to hearing aids and want to start simply, knowing the 60-day guarantee provides a genuine way back if the aids are not the right fit.
The G Series AI 10 is less well matched to people who regularly find background noise a challenge, or who have an active social life involving restaurants, gatherings, or events. For those people, starting at the 12 or 16 level is a better long-term decision, and your audiologist will say so after your hearing test.
What’s included in the price with Hearing Aid UK?
- Free hearing test, carried out by a qualified audiologist
- Personalised fitting and fine-tuning to your hearing profile
- Aftercare for life, including all follow-up adjustments
- Free home visits available across the UK
- Appointments at any of our 93+ clinics nationwide
- 60-day money-back guarantee, no quibble
- Manufacturer warranty
- Independent advice, no obligation to buy
- Which? recommended service, trusted by over 31,000 customers
- Looking on behalf of a loved one? You’re welcome to attend with them – many family members find it helpful to be there for the discussion.
Why choose us?
We’re completely independent, which means there are no manufacturer agreements, no brand quotas, and no incentives influencing what our audiologists suggest. If the Starkey G Series 10 is right for you, they will say so. If something else would serve you better, they will say that instead. That is what independent advice actually means in practice.
Our audiologists are fully qualified and experienced with all the latest technology. Getting hearing aids can feel like a big step, and our audiologists understand that. They will explain what they are recommending and why, answer your questions honestly, and make sure you walk away feeling like you actually understand what happens next.
Conclusion
The G Series AI 10 is the right choice for people with mild hearing loss whose challenges are genuinely domestic and conversational, and who want the convenience of modern hearing technology at the most accessible price in the range. It is not designed to handle demanding noise environments, and it does not pretend to. What it does, for the right person, it does consistently and well.
The next step is a free hearing test with one of our HCPC-registered audiologists, either at a local clinic or during a free home visit. They will confirm whether the G Series AI 10 suits your hearing profile, or whether the 12 or 16 level is a better long-term fit. No obligation, and no pressure to decide on the day.
Key takeaways for Starkey G Series AI 10:
- Foundation tier of the G Series AI range: available in both RIC and BTE styles
- AI-assisted sound processing for reliable everyday improvement in quiet to moderate environments
- Bluetooth streaming via My Starkey app (RIC); telecoil for hearing loops (BTE)
- Best suited to mild hearing loss and primarily domestic or quiet everyday listening situations
- 60-day money-back guarantee provides reassurance for first-time buyers
- All prices include hearing test, fitting, and aftercare for life
Need more support with Starkey G Series AI 10 hearing aids?
Not sure what to expect? When you get in touch, you will speak with someone who can answer your questions and arrange a free hearing test if you decide you would like one. The test is free, the advice is impartial, and there is no obligation to buy anything.
Call 0808 281 6027 or book your free hearing test in a local clinic or at your own home online here. Please note that there will be an additional surcharge of £125 if we are pairing a single hearing aid with an existing aid bought from another company, where we are taking over the aftercare responsibilities and looking after both hearing aids.