13 Best Hearing Aids of September 2023: Expert Reviewed

Jabra Enhance earns “Our Top Pick” for the company’s combination of quality, powerful devices, and a commitment to ongoing customer service that includes support from an audiology team (specialists trained to treat hearing loss) if you purchase the premium package. All this together makes Jabra Enhance one of the best hearing aids on the market.

• Battery: Rechargeable and disposable options
• Bluetooth capabilities: Yes
• Adjustment: Remote, phone app, or buttons on hearing aid
• Warranty and trial period: Jabra Enhance offers a 100-day risk-free trial period for all Jabra Enhance select devices; one to three-year manufacturer’s warranty and loss-and-damage protection (depending on basic or premium package)
• Financing: Yes

Hearing professionals often say that the benefits of hearing aids are due not just to the devices themselves, but also how they’re programmed. When an audiologist or hearing instrument specialist tailors your hearing aid settings to your type of hearing loss, it will work better for you.

Jabra Enhance focuses on giving customers full access to its audiology care team to ensure help is available. As a Jabra Enhance customer, you’ll get personalized, professional expertise—with no in-person visits to an office or hearing center—for a low price compared to other online hearing aids. Not every hearing aid company has an audiology care team on staff for consultations.

Jabra Enhance offers an online hearing screening and a pre-purchase video consultation with a member of the audiology care team. The company’s devices can also be paired with a smartphone app that allows you to adjust the settings or volume from your phone.

After purchasing a pair of Jabra Enhance hearing aids, you’ll get support from the audiology team to set up the app and your hearing aids. You can also receive audiology team consultations for up to three years if you need adjustments (only for those that buy the premium package of the hearing aids).

It’s important to note that online hearing screenings are not the same as tests performed in a clinic. Clinic tests are administered by a hearing professional and can sometimes diagnose the cause of your hearing loss.

A pair of battery-powered Enhance Select 50 hearing aids cost $1,195 (basic package), about 40% less than the average $3,000 price tag for similar high-tech aids purchased at an audiology clinic. A pair of rechargeable Enhance Select 100 costs $1,495–$1,695 (basic versus premium package), though the company offers financing options that allow you to pay as little as $49–$55 per month for this device.

Jabra Enhance also has a newer rechargeable model called the Enhance Select 200. At $1,795 per pair for the basic package ($58 per month with financing) or $1,995 per pair for the premium package ($65 per month with financing), the Enhance Select 200 is the most expensive option. But it also offers the newest technology, which the company says provides a clearer, more natural listening experience compared to older models.

Read our Jabra Enhance review for more information.

Eargo is known for its small, rechargeable hearing aid devices that are nearly invisible when positioned in the ear canal. Because of the small size, users in verified customer reviews routinely report that they forgot they’re there. Also, the unique flexible fibers in Eargo devices mean you won’t get that “plugged up” feeling sometimes caused by in-canal hearing aids.

• Battery: Rechargeable
• Bluetooth capabilities: Yes
• Adjustment: Remote, phone app, or by tapping your ear
• Warranty and trial period: Eargo offers a one-year warranty on the Eargo 5 and 6 models and a two-year warranty on the Eargo 7. All warranties include unlimited repairs and a one-time replacement. Eargo also provides a 45-day trial period.
• Financing: Yes

Eargo is known for its small, rechargeable hearing aid devices that are nearly invisible when positioned in the ear canal. Because of the small size, users in verified customer reviews routinely report that they forgot they’re there. Also, the unique flexible fibers in Eargo devices mean you won’t get that “plugged up” feeling sometimes caused by in-canal hearing aids.

The newest OTC model, Eargo 7, was officially released February 2023. It features an improved Sound Adjust+ with Clarity Mode, which can automatically adjust the hearing aids’ sound profile to your surroundings for a clearer listening experience in both loud and quiet environments.

The Eargo 6 has a similar Sound Adjust feature, but it functions best in quiet environments. While most Eargo models come with a one-year warranty, the Eargo 7 comes with a longer two-year warranty.

More than 70% of Eargo users who responded to our survey reported that their Eargo hearing aids are comfortable and fit well, which is noteworthy since Eargo only sells online hearing aids, and you don’t need an in-person fitting from a hearing professional. We named Eargo “Best Invisible Fit” because the brand’s devices offer comfort and a small size.

Eargo employs a unique design that allows for a more natural hearing experience with noise reduction and feedback cancellation. The company also offers affordable financing options that get you a hearing aid for as little as $47 a month.

When you purchase an Eargo device, you’ll work with a personal hearing professional to help you along the way, and you’ll have customer support for a lifetime.

Eargo hearing aids can be used right out of the box. You can either make adjustments yourself through the smartphone app, or the company’s hearing professionals can help you program your devices remotely.

However, be aware that Eargo hearing aids are only suitable for those with mild to moderate high-frequency hearing loss. If you need a hearing aid for moderately severe to profound hearing loss, we recommend going with a prescription brand.

Read our Eargo review for more information.

Audicus produces five models—the Spirit 1, Spirit 2, Omni 1, Omni 2, and the Mini—and earned our distinction as the best hearing aids with the “Most Financing Options,” thanks to its flexible payment plans. The brand partners with Care Credit and Allegro to keep hearing aid payment plans easy, depending on your financial circumstances.

• Battery: Rechargeable and disposable options
• Bluetooth capabilities: Yes (all Spirit and Omni models—not available for the Mini)
• Adjustment: Remote, phone app, buttons on hearing aid, remote control, and mail-in options
• Warranty and trial period: Audicus offers a two-year manufacturer’s warranty, a 45-day risk-free trial, and customers enrolled in the membership plan get an unlimited warranty during the length of their membership.
• Financing available: Yes

Excluding the Mini, all models are RIC style, offer telecoil technology, come with rechargeable or disposable batteries, and are Bluetooth-compatible. In contrast, the CIC-style Mini doesn’t come with telecoil technology or Bluetooth, and it only comes with a disposable battery option.

The newest Series 2 models, the Spirit 2 and Omni 2, are 10% smaller than the Series 1 models, have upgraded sound technology, better background noise performance, larger memory banks, and quicker environmental sound scanning and adjustment features. Plus, both the Omni 1 and Omni 2 now offer Speech Finder technology, which enhances speech sounds from any direction.

All five models are water-resistant and offer advanced technological features, like directional microphones and noise reduction. Additionally, all models have customization options. Processing channels vary by model.

During purchasing, if you opt for Care Credit, you can obtain Audicus hearing aids interest-free—if paid in full within the first 12 months of your purchase. For those with lower credit scores, Allegro is also a great financing option with low monthly payments. Additionally, you can toggle your payment option to “switch to pay over time” at checkout, which allows you to secure payments of less than $100 per month on a six-, 12-, or 18-month basis.

In addition to great financing options and low prices, Audicus helps customers save money through a hearing aid membership program called Audicus Premier, which is available with the Series 2 models. For a one-time setup fee of $249 plus a monthly fee of $99 for the Spirit 2 and $149 for the Omni 2, the membership program covers a new set of hearing aids every 18 months, accessories, and insurance to protect you in the event your devices are lost or damaged. You are under no contract obligation and can cancel at any time.

When you purchase a hearing aid from Audicus, you can upload your previous hearing test results or take a free online hearing screening from the comfort of your home. Then a team of audiologists will program each hearing aid to address your hearing loss needs.

Unlike some OTC brands, Audicus does offer in-person appointments in select locations. Use the online locator to find a clinic near you.

The Audéo Lumity, from prescription hearing aid manufacturer Phonak, comes with high-performance hearing technology, exceptional quality, rechargeable battery life, and Bluetooth connectivity, making it a popular choice for both customers and hearing care professionals. The audiologists our Reviews Team consulted all had positive feedback for Phonak. That’s why we named it our “Audiologist’s Pick.”

• Battery: Rechargeable
• Bluetooth capabilities: Yes
• Adjustment: Local fitting included with purchase
• Warranty and trial period: Dependent on retailer
• Financing: Dependent on retailer

The Audéo Lumity, from prescription hearing aid manufacturer Phonak, comes with high-performance hearing technology, exceptional quality, rechargeable battery life, and Bluetooth connectivity, making it a popular choice for both customers and hearing care professionals. The audiologists our Reviews Team consulted all had positive feedback for Phonak. That’s why we named it our “Audiologist’s Pick.”

Using AutoSense technology, the Audéo Lumity automatically detects your sound environment and adjusts as needed. If you’re in an empty restaurant that suddenly gets busy and the noise around you increases, your hearing aids will sense the new noise level and make the necessary adjustments with little to no interruption to your hearing ability. You don’t have to press any buttons or pull out your phone.

The Phonak Audéo Lumity also allows you to stream anything from any Bluetooth device. You can even stream from two devices at the same time. You can also answer or decline calls with a simple tap of your hearing aid once you’ve connected them to your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone. With hands-free calling, the microphones in the hearing aid double as a phone microphone, so your phone can be in another room and the person on the other end will still be able to hear you.

Phonak hearing aids have Roger wireless technology, which include a variety of microphones and receivers. The use of these wireless devices can improve speech understanding in difficult-to-hear environments, but be aware that Roger devices cost extra—more than $1,500 for the most advanced microphone.

The Phonak TV Connector allows you to stream television sound directly into your hearing aids without any intermediary device. This is a helpful solution for people who like to listen to the TV louder than their significant other or who watch TV in bed and do not want to disturb anyone else. You can set your own volume level through your hearing aids and leave the TV at its usual volume.

If your phone happens to ring, you can switch over to the phone call, or ignore it with a tap of the hearing aid and continue streaming the TV. The remote and table microphones can help you understand speech in noisy environments or when listening at a distance.

While the Audéo Lumity offers a variety of features and is suitable for mild to profound hearing loss, it is one of the most expensive hearing aids on this list at $2,600–$6,500 per pair. People with mild to moderate hearing loss who want a simple, easy-to-use device may prefer a more inexpensive over-the-counter option.

Read our Phonak review for more information.

MDHearing offers behind-the-ear (BTE) and in-the-canal (ITC) hearing aids to fit almost any budget. That’s important for many customers. Respondents to our Reviews Team’s March 2022 survey of hearing aid users identified cost as the second most important factor when purchasing hearing aids, behind only “ease of set up and use.”

But the real benefit of MDHearing is the company’s versatile line of products. Its four models offer a wide range of features, which is why we gave this brand the title of “Most Feature Options.”

• Battery: Rechargeable
• Bluetooth capabilities: Yes (VOLT MAX)
• Adjustment: Volume dial (all models) and remote phone app (VOLT MAX)
• Warranty and trial period: MDHearing offers a one-year warranty on the Air, Neo, and Volt, a two-year warranty on the VOLT MAX, and a 45-day trial period on all models.
• Financing: Yes

The company’s entry-level model, the AIR, is $299 per pair—one of the lowest prices on this list. It lacks the advanced features of more expensive MDHearing models, such as dual directional microphones (which help filter out unwanted noise) and Bluetooth capability. But it still comes with advanced noise reduction, rechargeable batteries, feedback cancellation, telecoil technology, and customizable options that make it a good budget-friendly pick.

The water-resistant NEO is also $299 per pair and has rechargeable batteries, which will give you roughly 18 hours of use on a three-hour charge. The Neo also features background noise reduction and feedback cancellation, and it offers simple controls for seamless sound adjustment, as well as a handy cleaning tool.

The VOLT is a step up in terms of features. In addition to rechargeable batteries, which give you roughly 20 hours on a two-hour charge, the Volt has advanced digital technology with dual directional microphones and intelligent noise reduction, which should provide improved speech comprehension, and ultimately, easier communication.

At $699, the VOLT MAX is the most advanced of the line. It may be the priciest, but it comes with the most additional features. To start, it’s the only Bluetooth-compatible model that works with the MDHearing smartphone app, which allows you the extra option to make volume and settings adjustments from your phone—in addition to the manual controls. Plus, the adaptive technology auto adjusts to noise detection. The only downsides are the VOLT MAX is a slightly larger model and the rechargeable battery only lasts 15 hours on a full charge.

All MDHearing models are registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are FDA-cleared, which shows “MDHearing offers the same or better quality of treatment as other FDA-cleared hearing aids.” This means the company has provided testing information to the FDA showing customers can customize the settings on their hearing aid without the help of a hearing care specialist.

If you ever have problems with your devices, MDHearing has licensed audiologists on staff who can answer any questions you have by phone or email. MDHearing doesn’t include hidden costs or equipment fees, so you can be sure the price you see is the true cost. You’ll also get a 45-day money-back guarantee.

Read more in our MDHearing review.

Lexie offers three self-fitting OTC hearing aids ⓘSelf-fitting hearing aids include software that allows the user to program their own devices. with a range of features. Lexie also earned the highest rating of any brand during our Reviews Team’s hands-on testing. Given its top score, advanced features, user-friendly app, and competitive price (it’s one of the least expensive hearing aids on this list), Lexie is our Reviews Team’s pick for Most User-Friendly.

• Battery: Rechargeable and disposable options
• Bluetooth capabilities: Yes (for adjustments only, no streaming)
• Adjustment: App or buttons on hearing aid
• Warranty and trial period: Lexie offers a one-year manufacturer’s warranty and 45-day risk-free trial period
• Financing: No (subscription plan is available)

Lexie’s three models are all appropriate for mild to moderate hearing loss. This is one important difference between OTC and prescription hearing aids: OTC hearing aids can only treat mild to moderate hearing loss, but prescription hearing aids (sold at hearing care clinics) can treat every stage of hearing loss, from mild to profound.

All Lexie hearing aids come with noise reduction (to decrease background sounds) and feedback management (to cut down on the whistling that can be common with hearing aids).

The Lumen is a behind-the-ear (BTE) model priced at $799 per pair. It includes disposable batteries and six preset listening profiles. You can make volume or profile adjustments using buttons on the hearing aid or through the smartphone app. The Lumen also has a telecoil, which allows you to stream sounds directly to your hearing aids in any facility equipped with a hearing loop. Places of worship, theaters, and museums often have hearing loops.

BTE vs. RIC hearing aids

While the Lumen is a BTE hearing aid, in which all of the working parts (including the speaker, also known as a receiver) sit above and behind the ear, the B1 and B2 are both receiver-in-canal (RIC) models.

RIC hearing aids look similar to BTEs, but they’re made a little differently. RICs have the microphone and amplifier, which pick up sounds and make them louder, in a slim casing that sits behind the ear. A tiny wire runs from the casing into the ear canal, where the receiver sits to transmit the amplified sound into your ear.

The B1 has disposable batteries and costs $849 per pair, while the B2 costs $150 more and comes with rechargeable batteries that last up to 18 hours per charge. All three Lexie models are self-fitting hearing aids, which give you more control over the settings and sound quality. Let’s take a look at the details to help you decide if self-fitting hearing aids are a good choice for you.

What is a self-fitting hearing aid?

The FDA classifies hearing aids as medical devices and regulates them for safety and efficacy. Some manufacturers, such as Lexie and MDHearing, have submitted additional data showing that the settings on certain models can be customized at home by the user. These devices have received FDA clearance as self-fitting hearing aids.

The key difference between a self-fitting hearing aid and a non-self-fitting model is that you can customize the settings to your hearing profile on the former but not the latter. The Lexie B1 and B2, for example, allow you to use the Lexie app to adjust the volume, bass/treble balance, left/right sound balance, and amount of sound you receive from certain directions.

The Lexie Lumen only lets you change the volume and select from one of six listening settings, but it also adjusts to your hearing loss profile based on an in-app screening that you complete when setting up the hearing aids. In testing, we found the app quick and easy to use.

Many people enjoy the additional control that self-fitting hearing aids offer, especially those who have worn hearing aids before or have experience with music and sound equipment. A Lexie representative explained to our Reviews Team that those who are new to hearing aids or aren’t as comfortable with technology may be happier with a simpler device, such as the Lumen.

Lexie hearing aids are available for purchase both online and in stores where health care devices are sold. As with most other OTC hearing aid brands, Lexie offers only remote support.

Read our full Lexie review for more information.

At only $249 per pair, the Audien Atom Pro is quite a bit cheaper than every other hearing aid on the market, which is why we named it “Most Affordable.” Price is a critical consideration when purchasing hearing aids—respondents to our survey chose price as the second most important factor when choosing which hearing aid to buy. If your budget doesn’t allow you to spend thousands on a hearing device, Audien may be a great choice.

• Battery: Rechargeable
• Bluetooth capabilities: No
• Adjustment: Screw on hearing aid
• Warranty and trial period: Audien offers a one-year manufacturer’s warranty, an unlimited warranty for customers enrolled in the protection plan, and a 45-day trial period.
• Financing: No

The Atom Pro is Audien’s newest model and has a collection of features that helps it punch well above its weight class, including enhanced feedback cancellation and advanced sound processing. It is a small, in-the-canal (ITC) hearing aid with a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 24 hours (after charging for four to six hours) and can be charged wirelessly in the hearing aid case. The Atom Pro also features Audien’s newest sound processing technology, which the company says cuts down on feedback and the whistling noise that can be common in hearing aids.

Along with the low price point, Audien also differentiates itself with an unlimited protection plan, which is a step above the standard one-year warranty. For $4 per month, you can enroll in the plan, which covers broken, lost, and damaged devices. This warranty will give you a replacement pair of Atom Pro hearing aids for $34.

With the Atom Pro’s competitive low price comes less functionality and fewer features. For starters, Audien doesn’t offer audiologist support or remote adjustments. That means you’ll be on your own for any attempts to adjust your devices or troubleshoot issues, although the company does offer a limited number of articles and videos to help resolve common problems on its support page. In addition, none of Audien’s devices can be customized for your particular hearing needs, and the company offers no smartphone app—both of which are standard features of the rest of the hearing aids on this list.

If you’re comfortable sacrificing function and features in exchange for getting one of the most affordable hearing aids on the market, the Audien Atom Pro may be a good choice. But if you’re a first-time hearing aid buyer or would prefer more support, we recommend choosing another hearing aid with options for remote adjustments or audiologist support.

Read our Audien review for more information.

The Signia Silk X is a completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aid. The small size gives you both an invisible fit and a customized hearing experience. Like other devices on this list, the Signia Silk X does not require an in-person fitting with a hearing professional. It’s actually the only Signia hearing aid that sits completely in your ear canal that doesn’t require an in-person fitting. It uses soft silicone Click Sleeves—these are flexible silicon sleeves that attach to the end of your hearing aids to help position them in your ear canal and provide better acoustics. They come in different sizes based on the size of your ear canal and the type of your hearing loss. The Silk X has 48 channels and six customizable programs, giving you plenty of choices to find the right one for your needs.

• Battery: Disposable
• Bluetooth capabilities: No
• Adjustment: Phone app, remote, or in-person
• Warranty and trial period: Dependent on retailer
• Financing: Dependent on retailer

Where it really shines is its sound processing. The Signia Silk X runs on the company’s Xperience technology, which uses acoustic-motion sensors to create a more natural sound experience while you move. The Xperience technology is why we called out the Signia Silk X for “Most Natural Sound.” These motion sensors, which are built into the Silk X, detect when the wearer is moving and adapt their sound processing accordingly. This provides a more natural sound than other hearing aids, since we hear differently when we’re moving versus when we’re stationary. Not all hearing aids can account for this difference.

Xperience technology also helps you filter out background noise and focus on the conversations in front of you (for example, in a busy restaurant) and hear a more natural version of your own voice while wearing your hearing aids, according to the company’s whitepaper.

The Silk X is ideal for people with mild to moderate hearing loss, but isn’t suitable for those with moderately severe to profound hearing loss.

Read more in our full Signia hearing aids review.

Most hearing aids try to mask tinnitus symptoms by blending them with background noise. The Widex Moment uses a more sophisticated system, which is why we named it “Best Hearing Aid for Tinnitus.”

• Battery: Rechargeable and battery-powered options
• Bluetooth capabilities: Yes
• Adjustment: Remote, phone app, or in-person
• Warranty and trial period: Dependent on retailer
• Financing: Dependent on retailer

Tinnitus, also known as ringing in the ears, comes in many forms. ^[1] National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Tinnitus. Found on the internet at https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/tinnitus While no cure has been found for tinnitus, there are solutions for helping to manage symptoms.

Widex Zen technology helps manage tinnitus with sound therapy. Widex Moment with Zen tones uses fractal musical tones (musical chimes that are played at random) to soothe the ringing in your ears. This is important because there is no pattern. The tones are always random, so your brain can’t adapt to them.

These relaxing chimes also help to alleviate stress and anxiety, which are known triggers of tinnitus. ^[2] Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health. Tinnitus: The Sound of Stress? Found on the internet at https://clinical-practice-and-epidemiology-in-mental-health.com/VOLUME/14/PAGE/264/ And they’re more pleasant to listen to than broadband (such as white noise) or narrowband (such as a hissing noise), which other hearing aids use to combat tinnitus.

If you have tinnitus, it’s important to see your hearing care professional to rule out underlying causes and to help you manage the chronic condition.

Most hearing aid manufacturers offer a rechargeable option, but the ReSound Omnia rechargeable hearing aid is one of the most feature-rich and longest lasting, offering up to 30 hours of continued use from three hours of charging. The case also stores and recharges your hearing aids on-the-go without needing to be plugged into an outlet. The long battery life and high customer satisfaction with ReSound rechargeable hearing aids is why we named them the “Best Rechargeable Hearing Aids.”

• Battery: Rechargeable and disposable options
• Bluetooth capabilities: Yes
• Adjustment: Remote, phone app, or in-person
• Warranty and trial period: Dependent on retailer
• Financing: Dependent on retailer

Rechargeable hearing aids remove the hassle of having to exchange small (and often difficult to swap out) batteries. They also help you potentially save money in the long run since you don’t have to regularly purchase disposable batteries.

ReSound also stands out from other companies for its feature-heavy app. Most hearing aid companies offer apps to help you make minor adjustments to your devices’ settings. But ReSound offers an extra level of personalization with tinnitus management, location-based hearing (which lets you save hearing settings from your favorite locations so your hearing aids automatically switch to those settings when you return), and a “Find My Hearing Aids” feature. You can also use the app to book a ReSound Assist Live Assistance video call, which is a video appointment with a hearing professional for live assistance and remote fine-tuning. Similar to other hearing aid apps, you can also control volume, bass/treble, noise reduction, and microphone direction.

One thing to note is that the ReSound Omnia has one of the most expensive price tags on this list. Rechargeable hearing aids are generally more expensive than those with disposable batteries because rechargeable hearing aids require more advanced technology.

But some OTC hearing aid companies, such as Jabra Enhance, Lexie, Eargo, and Audien, offer rechargeable hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss at a lower price than ReSound and other prescription brands. Just keep in mind that if your hearing loss is severe or profound, or you’re often in challenging listening environments, a prescription hearing aid like ReSound that offers the most advanced sound processing and in-person support can be worth the extra money.

The Starkey Evolv AI has artificial intelligence (AI) that can detect a fall. You can add loved ones or caregivers as a contact in the Starkey app, and it will send them a notification if the hearing aids detect that you’ve fallen. This gets you the help you need and, at the same time, alerts those closest to you that you’ve fallen.

• Battery: Rechargeable and disposable options
• Bluetooth capabilities: Yes
• Adjustment: Remote phone app
• Warranty and trial period: Dependent on retailer
• Financing: Dependent on retailer

More than one out of four people over the age of 65 fall each year, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ^[3] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Facts About Falls. Found on the internet at https://www.cdc.gov/falls/facts.html In 2012, researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that patients with mild hearing loss were nearly three times more likely to have a history of falling. ^[4] Johns Hopkins Medicine. Hearing Loss Linked to Three-Fold Risk of Falling. Found on the internet at https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/hearing_loss_linked_to_three_fold_risk_of_falling

If you have severe hearing loss, a powerful hearing aid that provides clear sound is critical. The Phonak Naída Paradise P-UP, one of Phonak’s top performers, is a Bluetooth-enabled behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid designed for severe to profound hearing loss. Its features are specifically designed for this level of hearing loss, making the Naída Paradise P-UP our pick for “Best Hearing Aid for Severe Hearing Loss.” The audiologists we consulted advise people to see a hearing specialist if profound or severe hearing loss is suspected.

• Battery: Disposable
• Bluetooth capabilities: Yes
• Adjustment: Local fitting included with purchase
• Warranty and trial period: Dependent on retailer
• Financing: Dependent on retailer

The Naída Paradise P-UP is a high-tech hearing aid with a variety of customizable programs for different listening environments. You can choose from four levels within the P-UP model, each with its own cost and set of features. The following prices for each type were current as of March 2023:

• Essential (P30): $2,400–$3,000 per pair
• Standard (P50): $3,000–$3,600 per pair
• Advanced (P70): $3,600–$4,400 per pair
• Premium (P90): $4,400–$7,000 per pair

All four levels come with Phonak’s Autosense OS 4.0 operating system. This technology provides improved sound analysis and automatic adjustment to different situations, helping you hear clearly wherever you are. Autosense OS 4.0 makes the Naída a definite upgrade from previous Phonak hearing aids. The difference among the four levels is that with each step up in price, you get additional programs to choose from and more advanced sound processing.

The Naída Paradise P90 is the most expensive option, but it comes with three unique features. First, Speech Enhancer lowers the level of listening effort needed to hear soft speech in quiet environments (such as libraries). Dynamic Noise Cancellation allows users to set their own level of noise cancellation in loud environments. And finally, EchoBlock reduces distracting sounds in facilities that tend to echo, such as large auditoriums.

All four Naída Paradise P-UP hearing aids include the following features: wax guards, excellent sound quality streaming from the TV, and the myPhonak app, which allows you to control the hearing aids with your phone. This includes changing the volume, switching programs, and adjusting the sensitivity of the microphones. The Naída Paradise P-UP connects wirelessly to most devices, including several smartphone models. Many customer reviews speak highly of this hearing aid’s features and talk about how easy it is to use.

Bluetooth connectivity allows for direct streaming and hands-free calls from your smartphone, making it easy to speak with friends and family. You can also stream music and video clips directly to your hearing aid. Moving between devices, such as your smartphone and a tablet, can be a bit tedious, but if you’re only using your phone, this shouldn’t be a problem. You can also check your phone’s compatibility with Phonak.

Like many Phonak hearing aids, the Naída Paradise P-UP connects to Roger technology, which includes remote microphones, table microphones, and TV streamers. Roger technology picks up the speaker’s voice through a Roger device and wirelessly transmits it to the listener while reducing background noise. But Roger comes with an extra cost—more than $1,500 for the most advanced microphone.

Because it is worn behind the ear, this model is sturdy, comfortable, and easy to clean and maintain. One thing to note is that the Naída Paradise P-UP only comes with a disposable 675 zinc-air battery, which needs to be changed about once a week.

The Naída Paradise P-UP is one of the most expensive models on this list. If budget is an issue, you may want to consider less expensive options. But be aware that not all hearing aids are suitable for severe hearing loss.

The Oticon Own hearing aid is designed to address mild to severe hearing loss, and it features the most advanced technology Oticon has to offer. In addition to feedback suppression, the device comes with a Deep Neural Network (DNN), which is a type of machine learning that learns tasks in the same way our brains do—through trial and error. Oticon trained the More hearing aid using 12 million sounds until it could instantly recognize each sound and organize groups of sounds in different environments. This unique technology is why we consider the Oticon Own the hearing aid with the “Most Advanced Smart Features.”

• Battery: Rechargeable or disposable
• Bluetooth capabilities: Yes
• Adjustment: Local fitting included with purchase
• Warranty and trial period: Dependent on retailer
• Financing: Dependent on retailer

According to the company’s internal research, using a hearing aid with DNN technology allows users to understand 15% more speech and receive 30% more sound in the brain compared to previous models. The Oticon Own processes sound through two different pathways, one with four channels and the other with 24 channels, to provide greater contrast between sounds. Plus, Oticon hearing aids are known for their quality and durability (Oticon has been making hearing aids since 1904, according to the company’s website).

The Oticon Own has Bluetooth streaming capabilities so you can listen to music or take phone calls through your hearing aid. It also features IFTTT (If This Then That) compatibility, which is an internet-based service that allows you to use your hearing aids with other wireless products like lighting systems, home appliances, home alarms, and more. While the Oticon Own can wirelessly connect to any Apple device, Android device users will need the ConnectClip accessory, a wireless transmitter, to make hands-free calls or stream music to the hearing aid from your smartphone.

With the Oticon ON App, you can control your hearing aids from your smartphone, check the battery level, switch programs, and access user instructions. The Oticon app also features HearingFitness, which allows you to set listening goals (such as how many hours you want to wear your devices aids per day) and get tips on how to hear better. Think of HearingFitness like a fitness tracker for your ears—it gives you encouragement and advice on ways to use your hearing aids more, hear better, and improve your overall hearing health.

The Oticon Own comes in four styles, all of which can treat mild, moderate, or severe hearing loss:

• In-the-ear (ITE)
• In-the-canal (ITC)
• Completely-in-canal (CIC)
• Invisible-in-canal (IIC)