Phonak Vitus + BTE P

Phonak Vitus + BTE P is the Power behind-the-ear model of the Phonak Vitus+ series. The letter "P" in its name shows the power level. It was developed for users with moderate to severe hearing loss for whom small devices designed for mild loss are not enough. It runs on a size 13 battery.

Where the P model fits

The Vitus+ family consists of three behind-the-ear models. The Micro is for mild to moderate, the P for moderate to severe and the UP for severe to profound hearing loss. The P model sits in the middle of the family: it provides more gain than the Micro and does not need a housing and battery as large as the UP. As the size 13 battery is thicker than the 312, it gives a reasonable usage time even in a powerful device.

Sound and speech

The Everyday Automatic feature of Vitus+ constantly assesses surrounding sounds and adapts the settings by itself. The device steps in automatically to help you understand speech in noisy places; the user does not need to switch between programs by hand. Developed from Phonak's years of experience, the technology aims for balanced performance in the different listening conditions of daily life.

Sturdy build

The device is housed in a sturdy, water- and dust-resistant body built to high quality standards. Feedback management helps reduce whistling, which is more common in powerful devices. With moderate to severe loss, use with a custom ear mould is recommended to prevent whistling and deliver sound correctly to the eardrum.

Who is it suitable for?

It can be considered for people who have used behind-the-ear devices for a long time, have moderate to severe loss and want a simple, durable device. Vitus+ is a series that has been in use for several years. For users with mild or moderate loss, the Vitus + BTE Micro can be considered, and for profound loss the Vitus + BTE UP.

Care tips

Clean the mould at least once a week, replace the tubing when it hardens and keep the device in a drying box at night. Pay attention to the warning sounds the device gives when the battery is running low, and carry a spare size 13 battery with you.

You can try the Phonak Vitus + BTE P at our Pendik centre after a hearing test. For batteries see our size 13 battery page, and for moulds our ear moulds page.