The in-the-ear hearing aid has now received five industry awards for its design and performance since its August 2025 launch.
Phonak announced that its Virto R Infinio hearing aid has received the 2026 Red Dot Award for Product Design. The award highlights the device’s precision-crafted customization and performance in a compact, in-the-ear (ITE) form factor.
This recognition is the fifth product design award for Virto R Infinio since its introduction in August 2025.
“Earning its fifth product design award within not even a year since its launch, Virto reflects consistent recognition from the industry for its exceptional design quality, usability and performance,” says Josipa Kern, vice president, Phonak brand management, in a release. “Most importantly, it reinforces our commitment to creating hearing solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into daily life, empowering people to stay confidently connected.”
Design for Personalization
The Virto R Infinio features an AI-driven personalization feature called RightFit, which uses advanced modeling and biometric data to craft each device to the unique contours and acoustic characteristics of the wearer’s ear. According to the company, this approach supports a secure fit while optimizing sound delivery.
The device is a fully integrated, rechargeable custom solution that combines miniaturization with robust connectivity and adaptive sound processing, enabling users to move through different listening environments without manual adjustments, according to the company.
Industry Recognition
Awarded by an international jury of 44 design professionals, the Red Dot distinction honors products that demonstrate exceptional design across aspects including function, usability, responsibility, and aesthetic quality.
In addition to the Red Dot Award, the Virto R Infinio has also received the 2026 iF Design Award, the 2026 Business Intelligence Group (BIG) Innovation Award, the 2026 Business Intelligence Group (BIG) Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award, and the 2025 Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM’s) Hearing Technology Innovator Award.
