{"id":9215,"date":"2026-10-23T03:48:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T03:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=9215"},"modified":"2026-10-23T03:48:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T03:48:52","slug":"best-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=9215","title":{"rendered":"The Best Hearing Aids I\u2019ve Tested (2026): Jabra, Resound, Apple, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Compare the Best Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n<div class=\"GenericCalloutWrapper-loJzHJ krSrCJ callout--has-top-border\" data-testid=\"GenericCallout\">\n<div name=\"accordion\" class=\"AccordionWrapper-gvHLGA bZNUC\">\n<div class=\"AccordionItemWrapper-iLIlCF dnShlA\">\n<div class=\"AccordionContainer-gsDmFY lcqIih\">\n<div data-testid=\"accordion-item-container\" class=\"AccordionItemContainer-jFRYlp zgmT\">\n<div class=\"AccordionItemContainerLabel-etvqIf TKdPc\">\n<p>How Much Do Hearing Aids Cost?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"BaseButton-bcGmUs ButtonWrapper-dPMEWm MOjna eEKLwx button button--utility AccordionItemContainerButton-jMXXPz cpRpLP\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;Button&quot;}\" data-testid=\"Button\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"ButtonLabel-eCjeQX eTFZtz button__label\">AccordionItemContainerButton<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"AccordionItemContainerContent-fiXpuI kcFVmX opening-animation\">\n<div>\n<p>How much money should you expect to spend on a hearing aid? The answer depends primarily on whether you\u2019re looking into over-the-counter or prescription hearing aids. Unsurprisingly, the latter is a wallet guzzler, with average costs between $2,000 to $8,000. But OTCs can ring up quite a tab in their own right, and our most highly rated devices will still run you about $800 to $2,000 a pair. So far, we haven\u2019t found an OTC device under this $800 price that is truly effective at treating hearing loss. In most cases, the $100 budget devices now flooding the market are too good to be true.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, there are several methods to manage the high cost of a hearing aid:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Financing is available<\/strong> for virtually all reputable hearing aid companies, so you may not need to pay everything up front. Some plans are offered directly through the company, while others may require a third-party financing company like <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.klarna.com\/us\/\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/6AeCGcpfTzQfze9vr8D7yzRWGmseLHkYRhKqWGwFyvSXQNZWUs3ye1KeV4qpa2AiCo8dZyUJHN9z4fdgmzLHF2YQGyWgJw1JPdj2cA1Ph4VnDs5fgWbM4PyoFnJkh6sXxyt4ur4AZiEz8uFDhY1F28Tic7Bq8ptrq4EWAB9YVhi29oBQWKD2XCwuqKf75DEh54yXfKXi5dEFYjJFvDp1qMLTU52mwmmxeXhtMzyzTpP9U8rHCGToq4DhucL2SSJJ9KprXGNx92YXRUDtbTQGin3cmxjq84D8p2UD7BP7wVW1XY&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/6AeCGcpfTzQfze9vr8D7yzRWGmseLHkYRhKqWGwFyvSXQNZWUs3ye1KeV4qpa2AiCo8dZyUJHN9z4fdgmzLHF2YQGyWgJw1JPdj2cA1Ph4VnDs5fgWbM4PyoFnJkh6sXxyt4ur4AZiEz8uFDhY1F28Tic7Bq8ptrq4EWAB9YVhi29oBQWKD2XCwuqKf75DEh54yXfKXi5dEFYjJFvDp1qMLTU52mwmmxeXhtMzyzTpP9U8rHCGToq4DhucL2SSJJ9KprXGNx92YXRUDtbTQGin3cmxjq84D8p2UD7BP7wVW1XY\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Klarna<\/a> or <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.carecredit.com\/\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/PoZAjw7Nn8PV7QzQfppVpYTACd4Xn8wBhzz96DLV8EsfCAAV7yv8zLRJSsxUxk9rqK4DBgcu4yo7JkYsdxT8siV4WYKFqncV3s4t6QyGmSVJaRQEV2Dzgs7WWnLYZnyWGMuPuvPGnV3DvTuekAYXp6faFQkZWHRxf5Py4zvvUYXWmT86z3sDBTSpVnHNh1YaZHpUeXBwK4CnnEyBE3YQjCJVLjF2qfMDzVU3SaJkkZGNmLs68m27dqFVAC77474nfkaf7N1goccbAyAM8TVeWkqo7TgQKi8J8AHXgFAdac7qnAN&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/PoZAjw7Nn8PV7QzQfppVpYTACd4Xn8wBhzz96DLV8EsfCAAV7yv8zLRJSsxUxk9rqK4DBgcu4yo7JkYsdxT8siV4WYKFqncV3s4t6QyGmSVJaRQEV2Dzgs7WWnLYZnyWGMuPuvPGnV3DvTuekAYXp6faFQkZWHRxf5Py4zvvUYXWmT86z3sDBTSpVnHNh1YaZHpUeXBwK4CnnEyBE3YQjCJVLjF2qfMDzVU3SaJkkZGNmLs68m27dqFVAC77474nfkaf7N1goccbAyAM8TVeWkqo7TgQKi8J8AHXgFAdac7qnAN\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Care Credit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you are over the age of 65,<\/strong> you may qualify for an add-on <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.medicare.gov\/coverage\/hearing-aids\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.medicare.gov\/coverage\/hearing-aids&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicare.gov\/coverage\/hearing-aids\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C)<\/a> that may include hearing-related benefits. Most private insurance providers don\u2019t offer hearing exam and device coverage, though some may have the option to add it as a supplemental benefit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medicaid coverage in certain states<\/strong> also pays for hearing aids, provided the prescription brand accepts it. Veterans may also qualify for hearing aid coverage through their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/va-video-telemedicine-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">VA benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some state governments<\/strong> have programs to help their constituents front the costs of hearing aids. Call or write to your state department to see whether this is a service they offer.<\/p>\n<h2>About Medicare and Insurance<\/h2>\n<p>Much like how it does not cover eyeglasses, Medicare does not cover hearing aids. That said, supplemental plans may include hearing benefits: Medicare Advantage Part C plans and many private insurance plans offer some hearing support, but coverage varies widely, so check with your provider before making that appointment. (Many states <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/worldpopulationreview.com\/state-rankings\/hearing-aid-coverage-by-state\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/worldpopulationreview.com\/state-rankings\/hearing-aid-coverage-by-state&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpopulationreview.com\/state-rankings\/hearing-aid-coverage-by-state\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">mandate<\/a> that private insurance plans cover hearing aids, but a number of these are restricted to coverage for children.) On the plus side, standard Medicare plans (Parts A and B) do cover the cost of a hearing exam, but only with a doctor\u2019s referral.<\/p>\n<p>Many hearing aid providers are now providing financing for their products, usually at very low interest rates that let you pay for the product over up to three years. Medicaid may also help offset the cost of hearing aids, as may employer FSA and HSA plans.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Buy a Hearing Aid<\/h2>\n<p>There are two primary ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/how-to-buy-a-hearing-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">buy a hearing aid<\/a>: through a medical professional (the prescription route) or over-the-counter. Each has its pros and cons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prescription hearing aids<\/strong> are usually acquired through an audiologist. These specialists operate businesses ranging from sophisticated medical centers to small shops in a strip mall, usually emblazoned with a sign that reads \u201cHEARING AIDS.\u201d Again, this was the only way to acquire a hearing aid before 2022. An audiologist provides full service for your hearing aid from start to finish. They will test your hearing in a specialized room, physically examine your ears for medical problems, and suggest a hearing aid model. They will tune your chosen hearing aids and adjust them over time if things don\u2019t sound right. The catch? Prescription hearing aids are expensive, anywhere from two to 10 times costlier than over-the-counter models. That said, for consumers who need hand-holding and significant fine-tuning of their hearing aids, professionals like this still have a function.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Over-the-counter aids<\/strong> can be bought through retailers online or offline, just like you would buy, say, a laptop computer. Different vendors offer different levels of presales support, and as the price of an OTC hearing aid goes up, you can usually expect a higher level of service. This may start with an online hearing test delivered to you via your computer or phone; these are not as good as an in-person test, but some can be surprisingly accurate. You may also get access to a remote audiologist who can meet with you over a video chat and fine-tune your hearing aid settings over the air. Ultimately, higher-end OTC aids offer a user experience similar to that of prescription aids, only one that is fully remote. At the low end of the hearing aid spectrum, you may get no service and support at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"AccordionItemWrapper-iLIlCF dnShlA\">\n<div class=\"AccordionContainer-gsDmFY lcqIih\">\n<div data-testid=\"accordion-item-container\" class=\"AccordionItemContainer-jFRYlp zgmT\">\n<div class=\"AccordionItemContainerLabel-etvqIf TKdPc\">\n<p>What Are the Different Types of Hearing Loss?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"BaseButton-bcGmUs ButtonWrapper-dPMEWm MOjna eEKLwx button button--utility AccordionItemContainerButton-jMXXPz cpRpLP\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;Button&quot;}\" data-testid=\"Button\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"ButtonLabel-eCjeQX eTFZtz button__label\">AccordionItemContainerButton<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"AccordionItemContainerContent-fiXpuI kcFVmX opening-animation\">\n<div>\n<p>Medically speaking, there are three types of hearing loss. These are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Conductive<\/strong>: Hearing loss related to the outer or middle ear.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sensorineural<\/strong>: Hearing loss related to the inner ear.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mixed<\/strong>: A combination of both.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All of these types of hearing loss can occur due to a variety of factors. Genetics and aging are two of the biggest and most universal: The older you get, the more the sensitive organs inside your ears begin to break down, and this can happen especially early and\/or rapidly if you have a family history of hearing loss. The other all-too-common cause for hearing loss is exposure to loud noises, and it doesn\u2019t take much. Many people exposed to prolonged, loud noises like concerts, industrial equipment, motorcycle engines, and sirens experience a gradual hearing loss due to the slow death of tiny hair cells in the inner ear. However, sudden exposure to very loud sounds like explosions and gunshots can cause instantaneous, irreversible damage by rupturing the eardrum (or worse).<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no easy way to know which type of hearing loss you have unless you\u2019ve experienced some type of acute damage that has brought on a sudden change in your hearing. Whatever you suspect, it\u2019s important you see a medical doctor to diagnose the issue fully.<\/p>\n<p>Sensorineural is the most common type of hearing loss, and it can be caused by any of the aforementioned issues and more. Sensorineural hearing loss is permanent and can not be reversed, but it can be alleviated through the use of hearing aids. An audiologist can develop an audiogram for you that will show you how severe your hearing loss is and advise on what types of hearing aids might be best for treating it.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, conductive hearing loss is more medically treatable. This type of hearing loss is often due to a physical obstruction such as a buildup of earwax or fluid, or even physical damage to the eardrum. In these cases, a physician must examine the ear to determine the best course of treatment.<\/p>\n<h2>Degrees of Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n<p>The primary levels of hearing loss look like this, as defined by the <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/public\/hearing\/degree-of-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.asha.org\/public\/hearing\/degree-of-hearing-loss\/&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/public\/hearing\/degree-of-hearing-loss\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)<\/a>:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"AccordionItemWrapper-iLIlCF dnShlA\">\n<div class=\"AccordionContainer-gsDmFY lcqIih\">\n<div data-testid=\"accordion-item-container\" class=\"AccordionItemContainer-jFRYlp zgmT\"><button class=\"BaseButton-bcGmUs ButtonWrapper-dPMEWm MOjna eEKLwx button button--utility AccordionItemContainerButton-jMXXPz cpRpLP\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;Button&quot;}\" data-testid=\"Button\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"ButtonLabel-eCjeQX eTFZtz button__label\">AccordionItemContainerButton<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"AccordionItemContainerContent-fiXpuI kcFVmX opening-animation\">\n<div>\n<p>I configured and qualitatively tested each device in several settings, including my home, outdoors, and crowded environments, to see how well they helped treat my mild hearing loss while more deeply evaluating the user experience. I tried charging rechargeable models, changing batteries if disposable, connecting Bluetooth features, and cleaning the devices. I also compared them based on overall look and style\u2014style matters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Other Hearing Aids to Consider<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve reviewed dozens of hearing aids, and many of them are nearly as worthy as our top-tier selections. Here are several alternatives to consider:<\/p>\n<p>Prescription Hearing Aids<\/p>\n<div class=\"GenericCalloutWrapper-loJzHJ gsbCDU callout--has-top-border\" data-testid=\"GenericCallout\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-iJvQnD cOWUYC asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-fnduJP iaVSwI asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-kFnjvc eKnjjD responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-gaAbQ hXaxHA asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-jKunQM gjCCFj AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-gaAbQ hXaxHA asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image may contain Electronics\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-dkeESL cQPiWi responsive-image__image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67db20b0009f621b9cab8dab\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/GN-ReSound-Vivia-Hearing-Aid-(pair_open-case)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Christopher%20Null.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67db20b0009f621b9cab8dab\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/GN-ReSound-Vivia-Hearing-Aid-(pair_open-case)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Christopher%20Null.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67db20b0009f621b9cab8dab\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/GN-ReSound-Vivia-Hearing-Aid-(pair_open-case)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Christopher%20Null.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67db20b0009f621b9cab8dab\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/GN-ReSound-Vivia-Hearing-Aid-(pair_open-case)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Christopher%20Null.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67db20b0009f621b9cab8dab\/master\/w_768,c_limit\/GN-ReSound-Vivia-Hearing-Aid-(pair_open-case)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Christopher%20Null.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67db20b0009f621b9cab8dab\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/GN-ReSound-Vivia-Hearing-Aid-(pair_open-case)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Christopher%20Null.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67db20b0009f621b9cab8dab\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/GN-ReSound-Vivia-Hearing-Aid-(pair_open-case)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Christopher%20Null.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67db20b0009f621b9cab8dab\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/GN-ReSound-Vivia-Hearing-Aid-(pair_open-case)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Christopher%20Null.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67db20b0009f621b9cab8dab\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/GN-ReSound-Vivia-Hearing-Aid-(pair_open-case)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Christopher%2520Null.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-bpPcvW kzGGxb caption AssetEmbedCaption-eZIMNW gMgneI asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseText-fEwdHD CaptionText-cQpRdU gZqZYz hbiMYj caption__text\"><\/p>\n<p>GN Resound Vivia<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"BaseText-fEwdHD CaptionCredit-cUgOGk fSrqtv hRFzlA caption__credit\">Photograph: Chris Null<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/pro.resound.com\/en-us\/products\/hearing-aids\/vivia\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/MAg6NTLYhSzigA7sKGj1BEkpBjyEVDasERyS8r1b7YMzdhv38dsE28GRHLkuB7qAfuEvmkhbpXqeDnbJcNwu16azJnm1zxjFaSUfqzqCXWFaxpMi5ZCsRgw95NApUutmYopJStwGmeCjCJxvJsMhDUnjLefe56fRCX4Wq8EUA99vHvbMYBQHvQDPS5b8cmCSc4acMrVKwWkohGJnYBLfaAqPo2GPNWekGTPY6Dw41WEouzvze4whdYjmbE2FSZ4Cb7KKTBf8XFE7Nh8HoxXzgAiYnYTodD5d1GLFhdmxwQ5CNZqmFyro8qbaiAbnLqdXuyVvqkonq2NXQXjxr4iJFyBp&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/MAg6NTLYhSzigA7sKGj1BEkpBjyEVDasERyS8r1b7YMzdhv38dsE28GRHLkuB7qAfuEvmkhbpXqeDnbJcNwu16azJnm1zxjFaSUfqzqCXWFaxpMi5ZCsRgw95NApUutmYopJStwGmeCjCJxvJsMhDUnjLefe56fRCX4Wq8EUA99vHvbMYBQHvQDPS5b8cmCSc4acMrVKwWkohGJnYBLfaAqPo2GPNWekGTPY6Dw41WEouzvze4whdYjmbE2FSZ4Cb7KKTBf8XFE7Nh8HoxXzgAiYnYTodD5d1GLFhdmxwQ5CNZqmFyro8qbaiAbnLqdXuyVvqkonq2NXQXjxr4iJFyBp\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>GN Resound Vivia for $5,000+<\/strong><\/a>: Resound&#8217;s new Vivia line of prescription hearing aids are on par in both design (at a svelte 2.56 grams) and quality with the Starkey Edge AI models, providing a pristine audio experience that is tuned perfectly and utterly free of hiss and feedback. The \u201cintelligence-augmented\u201d devices work well in either noise or more intimate one-on-one settings, and GN\u2019s Smart 3D app couldn\u2019t be easier to master. Support for Bluetooth Auracast is also included, so wearers can now pipe media (like the audio from the TV at a bar) directly to the aids. They aren\u2019t cheap, so getting some advance ears-on time with them is essential for prospective buyers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"GenericCalloutWrapper-loJzHJ cNaAsk callout--has-top-border\" data-testid=\"GenericCallout\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-iJvQnD cOWUYC asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-fnduJP iaVSwI asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-kFnjvc eKnjjD responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-gaAbQ hXaxHA asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-jKunQM gjCCFj AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-gaAbQ hXaxHA asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Phonak Virto R Infinio\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-dkeESL cQPiWi responsive-image__image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68f836161286de53c3fc1da1\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/%20Phonak%20Virto%20R%20Infinio%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68f836161286de53c3fc1da1\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/%20Phonak%20Virto%20R%20Infinio%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68f836161286de53c3fc1da1\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/%20Phonak%20Virto%20R%20Infinio%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68f836161286de53c3fc1da1\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/%20Phonak%20Virto%20R%20Infinio%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68f836161286de53c3fc1da1\/master\/w_768,c_limit\/%20Phonak%20Virto%20R%20Infinio%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 768w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68f836161286de53c3fc1da1\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/%20Phonak%20Virto%20R%20Infinio%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68f836161286de53c3fc1da1\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/%20Phonak%20Virto%20R%20Infinio%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68f836161286de53c3fc1da1\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/%20Phonak%20Virto%20R%20Infinio%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 1600w\" sizes=\"100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68f836161286de53c3fc1da1\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/%2520Phonak%2520Virto%2520R%2520Infinio%2520source%2520Chris%2520Null.png\"\/><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-bpPcvW kzGGxb caption AssetEmbedCaption-eZIMNW gMgneI asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseText-fEwdHD CaptionText-cQpRdU gZqZYz hbiMYj caption__text\"><\/p>\n<p>Phonak Virto R Infinio<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"BaseText-fEwdHD CaptionCredit-cUgOGk fSrqtv hRFzlA caption__credit\">Photograph: Chris Null<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.phonak.com\/en-us\/hearing-devices\/hearing-aids\/virto-infinio\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/Ziz49JQti6yALezGBTdRQ1KGsAhtTLEXBgA7H2u6oDNRfMHRgeAEiFu7DSHX8ZZo13NNYBDTXPfY21TrLsfkSY2e3JUd4KCLvVo81ay24mHgrxXh5oVipx8tRcucQKJdZ9uFLjjtz1datJ77YZjZmvGT8eSrr9YncKoXhiBmMi5DbovqwSybKLKF3MGL1khh7eSFfCJY1e5KvZNeNX27cq8AZXyPL6y1NSNRmXSqzdLMmM7gYuLdZ1pa7D8fHBBTaQmcN4DJEAqzZEjngMppEFp1Gi9wW9GfzKTXqK1EpjbzbtomqdRSg9sq9vS6FG3fNmYdCjrWvAEuZRsdTfpjB1KV4n9he5CezE6Vupvt8ft&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/Ziz49JQti6yALezGBTdRQ1KGsAhtTLEXBgA7H2u6oDNRfMHRgeAEiFu7DSHX8ZZo13NNYBDTXPfY21TrLsfkSY2e3JUd4KCLvVo81ay24mHgrxXh5oVipx8tRcucQKJdZ9uFLjjtz1datJ77YZjZmvGT8eSrr9YncKoXhiBmMi5DbovqwSybKLKF3MGL1khh7eSFfCJY1e5KvZNeNX27cq8AZXyPL6y1NSNRmXSqzdLMmM7gYuLdZ1pa7D8fHBBTaQmcN4DJEAqzZEjngMppEFp1Gi9wW9GfzKTXqK1EpjbzbtomqdRSg9sq9vS6FG3fNmYdCjrWvAEuZRsdTfpjB1KV4n9he5CezE6Vupvt8ft\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Phonak Virto R Infinio for $4,000+<\/a>:<\/strong> Phonak&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/phonak-virto-r-infinio\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">Virto R Infinio (8\/10, WIRED Recommends)<\/a> and pricey prescription hearing aids like the GN Resound above have a custom fit process that helps make them some of the best-fitting hearing aids on the market. They&#8217;re immensely comfortable to wear for long periods, and you&#8217;ll get pretty good audio quality for in-the-ear hearing aids. It&#8217;s just a shame there&#8217;s no battery in the charging case to extend the run time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"GenericCalloutWrapper-loJzHJ gsbCDU callout--has-top-border\" data-testid=\"GenericCallout\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-iJvQnD cOWUYC asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-fnduJP iaVSwI asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-kFnjvc eKnjjD responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-gaAbQ hXaxHA asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-jKunQM gjCCFj AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-gaAbQ hXaxHA asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image may contain Water Architecture and Fountain\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-dkeESL cQPiWi responsive-image__image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/6974227dfa2d81d2f85cf96f\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/Phonak%20Audeo%20Infinio%20Ultra%20Sphere%203%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/6974227dfa2d81d2f85cf96f\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/Phonak%20Audeo%20Infinio%20Ultra%20Sphere%203%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/6974227dfa2d81d2f85cf96f\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/Phonak%20Audeo%20Infinio%20Ultra%20Sphere%203%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/6974227dfa2d81d2f85cf96f\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/Phonak%20Audeo%20Infinio%20Ultra%20Sphere%203%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/6974227dfa2d81d2f85cf96f\/master\/w_768,c_limit\/Phonak%20Audeo%20Infinio%20Ultra%20Sphere%203%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 768w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/6974227dfa2d81d2f85cf96f\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/Phonak%20Audeo%20Infinio%20Ultra%20Sphere%203%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/6974227dfa2d81d2f85cf96f\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/Phonak%20Audeo%20Infinio%20Ultra%20Sphere%203%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/6974227dfa2d81d2f85cf96f\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/Phonak%20Audeo%20Infinio%20Ultra%20Sphere%203%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 1600w\" sizes=\"100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/6974227dfa2d81d2f85cf96f\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/Phonak%2520Audeo%2520Infinio%2520Ultra%2520Sphere%25203%2520source%2520Chris%2520Null.png\"\/><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-bpPcvW kzGGxb caption AssetEmbedCaption-eZIMNW gMgneI asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseText-fEwdHD CaptionText-cQpRdU gZqZYz hbiMYj caption__text\"><\/p>\n<p>Phonak Audeo Infinio Ultra Sphere<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"BaseText-fEwdHD CaptionCredit-cUgOGk fSrqtv hRFzlA caption__credit\">Photograph: Chris Null<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.phonak.com\/en-us\/hearing-devices\/hearing-aids\/audeo-sphere\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/8R1h8mj7jPeeTf4TYpinQLZEZfT2gx7Edrerua4CHMvnv6W6bMetbGcNM371Uzg9cMUVtvX1aAfdw9iRmqBbK295KCD9d6Uwp1djNRv29ZEkUBKHLDM6rP1RnuYQRmUWDnTKRW36Qwmn7xiSb5UgQcZhEjLXad1Xx6UTKyPFAS5pd94noTwVSNrw2ALMMYdUZkSpzK63cfmbkAxnDvqHpX9HouW1CVqXyptp4qLCM74AMJfapnD2oVCftovaxq3BVZ2X59K6WnYZ9MLQ8h68B2yhc1bmu3QXDZGfp8a1C1QVnJ4rw2f8ytFSWZD1CwGfyzGJBHpF3LMWN63BDCkd5R9QqGtTGubdNnqwg8C8o4&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/8R1h8mj7jPeeTf4TYpinQLZEZfT2gx7Edrerua4CHMvnv6W6bMetbGcNM371Uzg9cMUVtvX1aAfdw9iRmqBbK295KCD9d6Uwp1djNRv29ZEkUBKHLDM6rP1RnuYQRmUWDnTKRW36Qwmn7xiSb5UgQcZhEjLXad1Xx6UTKyPFAS5pd94noTwVSNrw2ALMMYdUZkSpzK63cfmbkAxnDvqHpX9HouW1CVqXyptp4qLCM74AMJfapnD2oVCftovaxq3BVZ2X59K6WnYZ9MLQ8h68B2yhc1bmu3QXDZGfp8a1C1QVnJ4rw2f8ytFSWZD1CwGfyzGJBHpF3LMWN63BDCkd5R9QqGtTGubdNnqwg8C8o4\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Phonak Audeo Infinio Ultra Sphere for $4,000+<\/a>:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/phonak-audeo-infinio-ultra-sphere\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">Phonak Ultra Sphere (8\/10, WIRED Recommends)<\/a> isn\u2019t spherical at all; the name instead refers to Phonak\u2019s Spheric Speech Clarity system, designed to improve the quality of conversation support no matter where a speaker is standing. It\u2019s an effective product, though the larger size\u2014required to accommodate an extra microprocessor\u2014makes for a device that is more obtrusive than you might like. Be sure to check out peripherals like Phonak\u2019s Roger On system, which serves as a powerful remote microphone and can dramatically enhance the utility of these hearing aids.<\/p>\n<p>Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids<\/p>\n<div class=\"GenericCalloutWrapper-loJzHJ cNaAsk callout--has-top-border\" data-testid=\"GenericCallout\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-iJvQnD cOWUYC asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-fnduJP iaVSwI asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-kFnjvc eKnjjD responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-gaAbQ hXaxHA asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-jKunQM gjCCFj AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-gaAbQ hXaxHA asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Audien Hearing Atom X\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-dkeESL cQPiWi responsive-image__image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68f2d64789fd0a7e7062ae7e\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/%20Audien%20Hearing%20Atom%20X%20Hearing%20Aids%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68f2d64789fd0a7e7062ae7e\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/%20Audien%20Hearing%20Atom%20X%20Hearing%20Aids%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68f2d64789fd0a7e7062ae7e\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/%20Audien%20Hearing%20Atom%20X%20Hearing%20Aids%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68f2d64789fd0a7e7062ae7e\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/%20Audien%20Hearing%20Atom%20X%20Hearing%20Aids%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68f2d64789fd0a7e7062ae7e\/master\/w_768,c_limit\/%20Audien%20Hearing%20Atom%20X%20Hearing%20Aids%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 768w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68f2d64789fd0a7e7062ae7e\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/%20Audien%20Hearing%20Atom%20X%20Hearing%20Aids%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68f2d64789fd0a7e7062ae7e\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/%20Audien%20Hearing%20Atom%20X%20Hearing%20Aids%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68f2d64789fd0a7e7062ae7e\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/%20Audien%20Hearing%20Atom%20X%20Hearing%20Aids%20source%20Chris%20Null.png 1600w\" sizes=\"100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68f2d64789fd0a7e7062ae7e\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/%2520Audien%2520Hearing%2520Atom%2520X%2520Hearing%2520Aids%2520source%2520Chris%2520Null.png\"\/><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-bpPcvW kzGGxb caption AssetEmbedCaption-eZIMNW gMgneI asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseText-fEwdHD CaptionText-cQpRdU gZqZYz hbiMYj caption__text\"><\/p>\n<p>Audien Hearing Atom X<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"BaseText-fEwdHD CaptionCredit-cUgOGk fSrqtv hRFzlA caption__credit\">Photograph: Chris Null<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Audien-Atom-X-OTC-Hearing-Aid\/17009951136\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/P5DkZRf1FvK8HTJz2dESgHNVSgibdvwAnPdptrpyeceBTHtALUAX8GoXT5vDcLntP15BToy6ufKu1UgLH926wBCDeWFkKMo1AFVmbcTRsx8RWBytGm7ZrgztMQjTTbPZ3AA5EF85r9KGRqZUbQVPrVyxxYnHnyjqhuH3cpZERc46QXh9aHTBw6qJA9o7xMM9Qmx3RqDH7CmkWmbrA3m6UTDmyKtn4tyiM3LECSeyW63rWgvDokftFSQEcwhnScKZRJ4YcFz3LKuHF2J1aVNm32YngaVXqS3xFwTfB1amVQAzzWiuJHSAECQn8C52ZsQ1w3CdebxFcDdwZD95HCdDmLdr69KJLyzZEJGQFAA&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/P5DkZRf1FvK8HTJz2dESgHNVSgibdvwAnPdptrpyeceBTHtALUAX8GoXT5vDcLntP15BToy6ufKu1UgLH926wBCDeWFkKMo1AFVmbcTRsx8RWBytGm7ZrgztMQjTTbPZ3AA5EF85r9KGRqZUbQVPrVyxxYnHnyjqhuH3cpZERc46QXh9aHTBw6qJA9o7xMM9Qmx3RqDH7CmkWmbrA3m6UTDmyKtn4tyiM3LECSeyW63rWgvDokftFSQEcwhnScKZRJ4YcFz3LKuHF2J1aVNm32YngaVXqS3xFwTfB1amVQAzzWiuJHSAECQn8C52ZsQ1w3CdebxFcDdwZD95HCdDmLdr69KJLyzZEJGQFAA\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Audien Hearing Atom X for $389<\/a>:<\/strong> The most interesting feature of Audien&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/audien-hearing-atom-x-hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">Atom X (6\/10, WIRED Review)<\/a> is the case\u2014there&#8217;s an embedded display that lets you tweak volume and change modes, no need to use an app or fuss with buttons. Audien has also reduced the hiss from these affordable buds. Unfortunately, the hearing aids aren&#8217;t tunable and provide blunt amplification, so you can&#8217;t shape the frequencies to where you need the most help. I suggest trying a pair of AirPods Pro 3 first.<\/p>\n<h2>Avoid These Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-iJvQnD cOWUYC asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-fnduJP iaVSwI asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-kFnjvc eKnjjD responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-gaAbQ hXaxHA asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-jKunQM gjCCFj AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-gaAbQ hXaxHA asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Small rounded closed case beside two beige incanal hearing aides. Image on blue background of soundproof foam.\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-dkeESL cQPiWi responsive-image__image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/6621c2afef122ede17f1cdbb\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/Audien-Hearing-Atom-One-closed-Abstract-Background-SOURCE-Audien-Hearing.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/6621c2afef122ede17f1cdbb\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/Audien-Hearing-Atom-One-closed-Abstract-Background-SOURCE-Audien-Hearing.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/6621c2afef122ede17f1cdbb\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/Audien-Hearing-Atom-One-closed-Abstract-Background-SOURCE-Audien-Hearing.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/6621c2afef122ede17f1cdbb\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/Audien-Hearing-Atom-One-closed-Abstract-Background-SOURCE-Audien-Hearing.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/6621c2afef122ede17f1cdbb\/master\/w_768,c_limit\/Audien-Hearing-Atom-One-closed-Abstract-Background-SOURCE-Audien-Hearing.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/6621c2afef122ede17f1cdbb\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/Audien-Hearing-Atom-One-closed-Abstract-Background-SOURCE-Audien-Hearing.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/6621c2afef122ede17f1cdbb\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/Audien-Hearing-Atom-One-closed-Abstract-Background-SOURCE-Audien-Hearing.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/6621c2afef122ede17f1cdbb\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/Audien-Hearing-Atom-One-closed-Abstract-Background-SOURCE-Audien-Hearing.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/6621c2afef122ede17f1cdbb\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/Audien-Hearing-Atom-One-closed-Abstract-Background-SOURCE-Audien-Hearing.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-bpPcvW kzGGxb caption AssetEmbedCaption-eZIMNW gMgneI asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseText-fEwdHD CaptionText-cQpRdU gZqZYz hbiMYj caption__text\"><\/p>\n<p>Audien Atom One<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"BaseText-fEwdHD CaptionCredit-cUgOGk fSrqtv hRFzlA caption__credit\">Courtesy of Audien Hearing<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Just as important as what hearing aids to buy are what hearing aids not to buy. While some of these devices are affordable, most are lacking in quality or style. After our testing, we don\u2019t wholly recommend these hearing aids. (Poor hearing aids can harm your hearing.)<\/p>\n<p><ad position=\"mid-content\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Audien-Hearing-Atom-One-OTC-Hearing-Aid\/3976254847\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/2EvexLQGf2tBVT3UMMaJRgpxFKy5peL3MbjRinT3QRn516KGBjYqS17R28XiNwtvHpL7b1HMjxcjN1QaVN4QAoDed3pEHSVvNT9b8kfjfVt4JDjBnbquDUGyd2PTQ495EKtbxP9isJceGuBP4foSzPCiAe1pfGzHKcSkVgBezq2cW8knvcdEJLqiyqBfbiWt6XPBVZYmJskntZ5K8VJkfEE1gVXKvL9sm55Kr9qaf14Ma4R94BMpdn7Tj75P8mn85ALcCxo67o8tjQ36BhJpyDKoJoNJ4kc2DfZhYjuekhAGpvDyCtFH7oaEkL1iqiK3BjpUge8znTCE52cJEXjnZexzUdfZ6pkzCn4j3DLe1SMNKHRUJjYn&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/2EvexLQGf2tBVT3UMMaJRgpxFKy5peL3MbjRinT3QRn516KGBjYqS17R28XiNwtvHpL7b1HMjxcjN1QaVN4QAoDed3pEHSVvNT9b8kfjfVt4JDjBnbquDUGyd2PTQ495EKtbxP9isJceGuBP4foSzPCiAe1pfGzHKcSkVgBezq2cW8knvcdEJLqiyqBfbiWt6XPBVZYmJskntZ5K8VJkfEE1gVXKvL9sm55Kr9qaf14Ma4R94BMpdn7Tj75P8mn85ALcCxo67o8tjQ36BhJpyDKoJoNJ4kc2DfZhYjuekhAGpvDyCtFH7oaEkL1iqiK3BjpUge8znTCE52cJEXjnZexzUdfZ6pkzCn4j3DLe1SMNKHRUJjYn\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asin=\"3976254847\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"w050b-20\">Audien Atom One<\/a>:<\/strong> I had high hopes for these, but they&#8217;re impossibly cheap. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/audien-hearing-atom-one-hearing-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">Atom One (5\/10, WIRED Review)<\/a> come up short on smart features, as there\u2019s no way to fine-tune these devices.<\/p>\n<p><cm-unit\/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ELEHEAR-Beyond-Pro-Bluetooth-Algorithm-Streaming\/dp\/B0F99S235X\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/v6nQvBesQrzd9DCdsM2exGEvnnjebHgDjMwAukA3eq4gZZTuoVhtr5iZzeyYdPYUwWfiby2sESaSioRN6Pu9dozMuSYb9Dz6WSoJSMWLqMTCM4uDqY4cp94xazzbWu8WBh5EqhHqqnvDfHFE3noKvD9D3kRwwsDNhRk6GBNbVfL256LpKjPTrMmcSWk1kjuFtjY5FWXe7o9MfQdTaBc2QFJxmCDSqRWDGQk8PdjhLaR6wadatbbFg7CZqHRBAQpeDEmZRNPwybw6e4vZB1xx5HMxGfvWRpm3131fYbDhuAEKqrPMohXwfeeBfZzupTFRu28VUHZmRb6oZbGAoUQum5V2gk2bCS1fWi4hG5rNNWd4yrvkc2GJ8wqybYaLo4&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/v6nQvBesQrzd9DCdsM2exGEvnnjebHgDjMwAukA3eq4gZZTuoVhtr5iZzeyYdPYUwWfiby2sESaSioRN6Pu9dozMuSYb9Dz6WSoJSMWLqMTCM4uDqY4cp94xazzbWu8WBh5EqhHqqnvDfHFE3noKvD9D3kRwwsDNhRk6GBNbVfL256LpKjPTrMmcSWk1kjuFtjY5FWXe7o9MfQdTaBc2QFJxmCDSqRWDGQk8PdjhLaR6wadatbbFg7CZqHRBAQpeDEmZRNPwybw6e4vZB1xx5HMxGfvWRpm3131fYbDhuAEKqrPMohXwfeeBfZzupTFRu28VUHZmRb6oZbGAoUQum5V2gk2bCS1fWi4hG5rNNWd4yrvkc2GJ8wqybYaLo4\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asin=\"B0F99S235X\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"w050b-20\">Elehear Beyond Pro<\/a>:<\/strong> There are improvements here in audio quality over the older Elehear Beyond, but the core problem with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/elehear-beyond-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">Beyond Pro (6\/10, WIRED Review)<\/a> hearing aids is that they&#8217;re just too bulky and uncomfortable to wear. They also come with a price hike that&#8217;s tough to swallow.<\/p>\n<p><native-ad position=\"sponsor-product\" shoulddisplaylabel=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/lexiehearing.com\/us\/lexie-lumen-hearing-aid\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/ABAm9JTY78wqUMysFavnDAkRq3X3F3fLaRsTPm2ZQCfuJ2x7BUJL1ypBGiM42eHoU2PZzF3AfzE4kmiUjVc5QEqnK4jDE1s9VbBctUY7KmYWJLspP1SRTCoMyNkC6kzT2xWSSLS68iXtnEAcTuP8bMJPRnABR4rm8DswhvDJ1XQPW9L9yF92F6ZtYBufg7QKLRgZ2u4teP9YbRCtwtXFQcnXHmaPHbkAwjzA15bFXcamvLuFUz43NondmMv7xLAZHAFvLYcQNspPDzQjsq7XHXhpsEbRBzBRJkGb6hmV2RFDvdjD7iLATiU9MqgEbKEfWzvxHgaD6Gg6nR1U&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/ABAm9JTY78wqUMysFavnDAkRq3X3F3fLaRsTPm2ZQCfuJ2x7BUJL1ypBGiM42eHoU2PZzF3AfzE4kmiUjVc5QEqnK4jDE1s9VbBctUY7KmYWJLspP1SRTCoMyNkC6kzT2xWSSLS68iXtnEAcTuP8bMJPRnABR4rm8DswhvDJ1XQPW9L9yF92F6ZtYBufg7QKLRgZ2u4teP9YbRCtwtXFQcnXHmaPHbkAwjzA15bFXcamvLuFUz43NondmMv7xLAZHAFvLYcQNspPDzQjsq7XHXhpsEbRBzBRJkGb6hmV2RFDvdjD7iLATiU9MqgEbKEfWzvxHgaD6Gg6nR1U\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Lexie Lumen<\/a>:<\/strong> These are comically large and dated. The case was physically falling apart during testing, which I wouldn\u2019t expect from hearing aids at this price. Though they sound fine, they\u2019re far from subtle and were plagued with connectivity bugs.<\/p>\n<p><native-ad position=\"in-content\" shoulddisplaylabel=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/ceretone.com\/products\/core-one-otc-hearing-aids\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/233KfE645krK8737uHoTfC7BxvRXkkQM7WY2W9n8MP1SLdZR9HC44yEQsv8yGcodwXeeUpAJ2VoidruroZZiXmAEJy8u3oEDY2fFSXxcMzAbWtbWiy7pSJyNRbefvDc2qZ3nBr5RLsKgMqqPzsdPFzRLASvNTemJNRSBf9fErKrLYgA8PfR1PBgZ8g4mVtG9gmrahnD776eKm5h8bGBaMTQdVPWmXR6KHKGyMYUQf92r5fSjh7QcnWwdrv97g97dDPpoN2NWuqupaCY1CzgeXYb1DK7vpPx5USyR6pa9CgXiBiq6VAgnVB2nwPdxTghPXM18X5V2hw9BkEJdcJYtEE&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/233KfE645krK8737uHoTfC7BxvRXkkQM7WY2W9n8MP1SLdZR9HC44yEQsv8yGcodwXeeUpAJ2VoidruroZZiXmAEJy8u3oEDY2fFSXxcMzAbWtbWiy7pSJyNRbefvDc2qZ3nBr5RLsKgMqqPzsdPFzRLASvNTemJNRSBf9fErKrLYgA8PfR1PBgZ8g4mVtG9gmrahnD776eKm5h8bGBaMTQdVPWmXR6KHKGyMYUQf92r5fSjh7QcnWwdrv97g97dDPpoN2NWuqupaCY1CzgeXYb1DK7vpPx5USyR6pa9CgXiBiq6VAgnVB2nwPdxTghPXM18X5V2hw9BkEJdcJYtEE\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Ceretone Core One<\/a>:<\/strong> The mandatory app required to control the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/ceretone-core-one-otc-hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">Ceretone Core One (5\/10, WIRED Review)<\/a> hearing aids is so basic that it&#8217;s useless. You can&#8217;t tune the frequencies, and the listening experience is quite blunt. They&#8217;re also not comfortable to wear for long periods.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/ceretone.com\/products\/core-one-pro-otc-hearing-aids\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/7mt5xvce1Crfiy1xAoW6FYSHfH1RbspDwKCckp7K5a5ZrQ9bUsciyC2Uu1ghQ8N9pGMwTZDhGTPKyT4Mep9cQuLMzWatoSAwkKqrFmJJtjG6PXukEpqGZt8ZnF5dwRuXkovzDutE85e1c4fxXkwX455WmpUnkaATEZg8TLVeSK7KCwftee7erykT7yTtLMLGtUjVNDrtrsWanfP23fkx1UbrmBLtum51tuX5tu8GGviDFLURLM1gHcojwBHrWkxY3369hvD6XnYJXyKeuFLyAx1qyKfVLvPEzSXtmy5gAfFq7HXJAudJ59eMPTcTqqMMxn3Peo9vpF5UNmWjX6G3XsTmJ4a&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/7mt5xvce1Crfiy1xAoW6FYSHfH1RbspDwKCckp7K5a5ZrQ9bUsciyC2Uu1ghQ8N9pGMwTZDhGTPKyT4Mep9cQuLMzWatoSAwkKqrFmJJtjG6PXukEpqGZt8ZnF5dwRuXkovzDutE85e1c4fxXkwX455WmpUnkaATEZg8TLVeSK7KCwftee7erykT7yTtLMLGtUjVNDrtrsWanfP23fkx1UbrmBLtum51tuX5tu8GGviDFLURLM1gHcojwBHrWkxY3369hvD6XnYJXyKeuFLyAx1qyKfVLvPEzSXtmy5gAfFq7HXJAudJ59eMPTcTqqMMxn3Peo9vpF5UNmWjX6G3XsTmJ4a\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Ceretone Core One Pro<\/a>:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/ceretone-core-one-pro-hearing-aids\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">Core One Pro (5\/10, WIRED Review)<\/a> change things up so much that they&#8217;re no longer compatible with Ceretone&#8217;s app. Instead, you&#8217;ll control them through the buttons on the case. 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