* Capability representative of software that is not commercially available from any cochlear implant manufacturer.
| AB's HiResolution Bionic Ear System | Cochlear's Nucleus Freedom System | Cochlear's Nucleus 5 System | Med-El's Maestro System | Why this Matters | |
| Temporal Resolution (Stimulation Rate, pulses per second or pps) | Up to 83,000 pps | Up to 32,000 pps | Up to 31,500 pps | Up to 50,000 pps | The faster the stimulation rate, the more accurate the timing of sound. |
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| Spectral Resolution (Spectral Bands) | Up to 120 | Up to 22 | Up to 22 | Up to 12 | The higher the resolution, the more detailed and richer sound you hear. |
| Potential Pitch Percepts | 460* | 161* | 161* | Data not available | The more pitch percepts, the better the opportunity you have to differentiate complex sounds, such as music. |
| Input Dynamic Range (IDR) (Decibels or dB) | Up to 80 dB | 45 dB | 45 dB | 55 dB | The wider the range, the larger spectrum of sounds you hear. |
| Independent Current Sources | Multiple | Single | Single | Multiple | Multiple independent current sources allow unique sound processing strategies. |
| Stimulation Phase Inversion | Yes | No | No | No | Stimulation phase inversion allows unique stimulation patterns intended to provide improved tonal clarity. |
| Sound Coding Strategies | ClearVoice, HiRes 120-S, HiRes 120-P, HiRes-S, HiRes-P, CIS, MPS | ACE, CIS, SPEAK | ACE | FSP, HP-CIS | Every ear is different, so the more sound strategies offered, the more options you have for hearing your best. |
| Natural Microphone Placement | Yes | No | No | No | With AB’s T-Mic, connect to audio devices like normal-hearing people do; enjoy natural, focused listening. |
| Case Impact Resistance | Up to 6 joules | Up to 1 joule | Up to 2.5 joules | Data not available | The more joules your cochlear implant can resist, the more impact it can take without affecting performance. From flying soccer balls to falling off a bike, you can have peace of mind knowing that AB implants are Built Kid Tough™. |
| Swimmable Technology | Yes | No | No | No | Only AB offers Neptune, the world’s first and only waterproof, swimmable sound processor. |