Hearing aids - Purchase the best, latest, and digital one.

 

Human ear and hearing loss - Before understanding hearing loss, we should know a little about our ears. The diagram of the human ear is given below which is self-explanatory to understand the hearloss further.

Types of hearing loss

Hearing loss increases as our age increases is called Presbycusis which is the common reason. Generally, we can classify hearing loss in 3 ways as given below: 1. Conductive hearing loss is related to the outer or middle ear. 2. Sensorineural is related to the inner ear. 3. Mixed hearing loss combines Conductive and Sensorineural hearing loss.

What are hearing aids? Hearing aids are small devices to keep inside and behind the ear to enhance the listening power of a person who has hearing problems. They are working on chargeable or non-rechargeable small-size batteries which are supplied with the hearing aid device and easily available in the market and online e-commerce platform.
How does a hearing aid work? It is an electronic device, a combination of a mic, amplifier, and speaker. When the sound waves come to the ear, a mic fitted into the hearing aid device receives the sound waves, and then the amplifier part amplifies the sound waves. After that, the speaker sends the enhanced signal to the brains of the people. In this way,  a person having a hearing aid device will get the audible sound and enjoy a normal life.
Who needs the hearing aid device?? Hearing aid devices are beneficial to people who are suffering from hearing loss. The main reason for the hearing loss may be the damage to the inner ear auditory nerve that connects the ear to the brain. The reasons for hearing loss may be like below:
Aging	Some Diseases
Ear infection	Loud noises
Certain medications	Trauma to the head or ear.
Build up of Earwax	Poor nutrition
Damage to the inner ear	Unusual bone growths or tumors
A ruptured eardrum is also known as tympanic membrane perforation.	Heredity
Generally hearing loss is irreversible, but with the help of hearing aid devices, we can improve our hearing power. Therefore it is advised to protect your ears from different types of noises.

Symptoms of hearing loss: Some of the symptoms are mentioned below: If we feel that nearby people are talking too softly or mumbling. If we often ask people to repeat the words, speak slowly, clearly, and loudly. If we have difficulty listening on the phone. If we feel strained to listen in the group meeting. If we feel difficulty understanding the word in crowded or noisy places. If we prefer higher volume for listening to TV, audio devices compared to other people. Muffling of speech and other sounds. If we have a problem understanding the consonants in the words. If we are irritated with background noise. If we feel ringing in the ears, it is called tinnitus.

Who will help to diagnose the hearing loss, and tell the level of the hearing loss, and the type of suitable hearing aid device? If you are feeling any of the above problems or sudden loss of hearing, especially in one ear. We need to visit a clinic, healthcare provider, doctor specialist, or audiologist. A Doctor specialist (ENT - Ear, Nose & Throat), Audiologists, Otolaryngologist (ENT), or healthcare provider will perform some hearing tests to diagnose the hearing loss, and its level, and advise the medications and suitable hearing aid device.

Who is the sufferer of hearing loss? From small babies to senior citizens, anyone can suffer from hearing loss. In some cases of deaf-born children, gene therapy may be helpful to regain some hearing power.  There are various reasons as mentioned earlier,  to affect your hearing power but loud noise is one of the most important reasons for hearing loss. Hearing loss cannot be reversed but can be reduced with the help of surgery in some cases. However, in most of the cases,  hearing loss can be reduced with the help of hearing aid devices.

Types of hearing aid devices: Generally, two types of hearing aid devices are available in the market as given below: Analog Hearing Aid Devices: These devices are simple and older, cheap, and have very few features. Normally avoid purchasing them. Digital Hearing Aid Devices: These devices use the latest digital technology, similar to computers and smartphones. They have various smart features like automatic adjustment of volume as per need, smaller size, and more power. Though they are costlier than analog devices.

Style of hearing aids: Different types of styles of hearing aids are available in the market. They differ in size and placement (In The Ear, Behind-The Ear, In The Canal, etc.). Severe hearing loss requires greater amplification of the sound and a large size of the device which may not fit in the ear canal. In this case, Behind-The-Ear (BTE) style may be suitable. The hearing aid styles are elaborated below:

In The Canal (ITC) hearing aid devices:

Fits inside the ear and is hard to see.

Helpful in mild to moderate severe hearing loss.

Due to its small size, it is difficult to adjust and remove.

It is not suitable for children and persons having difficulty adjusting and removing due to its small size.

Too much possibility of being clogged by earwax.

Invisible-In-Canal (IIC) hearing aid devices:

Almost impossible to see by others.

You may keep and remove it every day or put it even a month at a stretch.

Completely-In-Canal hearing aids (CIC) and Mini CIC:

Customized to fit inside the canal.

Smallest size and rarely noticeable by others.

Helpful in mild to moderate hearing loss.

Wind noise resistance during an outside visit.

Lack of volume control.

A small battery, short life, frequently to be replaced, difficult to handle.

Too much possibility of being clogged due to earwax.

In-the-ear (ITE) hearing aid devices:

Encased in a plastic cover.

Can be fitted completely inside the outer ear.

Helpful for mild to severe hearing loss.

Have visible, larger size, and more control options.

Easy to handle the device and battery due to its larger size.

Not suitable for children whose ears' shape and size are still changing due to growth.

Pick up more wind noise than a smaller size device during an outside visit.

It may be clogged due to earwax.

Behind-the-ear (BTE)  and mini BTE hearing aid devices:

BTE Device is placed behind the ear in a plastic cover.

A plastic ear of the BTE device is placed inside the outer ear to direct the sound into the human ear.

These BTE devices are more visible and larger in size, however, nowadays smaller size devices are also available in the market.

In mini BTE devices, most of the part of the device is placed behind the ear, and only a narrow tube is placed into the ear canal.

Not prone to be clogged with earwax.

Suitable for most of the types of hearing loss.

Option for both types of batteries (chargeable or non-rechargeable) is available.

Will get good amplification (loud sound) due to the directional microphone.

Prone to wind noise.

Receiver-In-Canal (RIC) and Receiver-In-The-Ear (RITE) hearing aid devices:

Some parts of the device are placed behind the ear.

The receiver part of the device is placed in the ear or the canal.

Both the parts (receiver and outer part) are connected with a tiny wire.

Smaller than BTE devices.

Low frequency sound goes naturally inside the ear and high frequency sound goes inside the ear after the amplification by the device.

RIC and RITE devices are preferred for mild hearing loss.

These devices have more control options and a directional microphone.

Options for chargeable and nonchargeable batteries are available.

May be prone to be clogged with earwax.

Open Fit hearing aid devices

Similar to BTE, RIC, and RITE.

It has an open dome in the ear which keeps the ear canal clear.

It passes low-frequency sounds naturally and high-frequency sounds after amplification.

Suitable for the person who has hearing loss due to high-frequency sound.

With this device, you can listen to your voice in a better way.

It is more visible and difficult to place because it is not customizable.

Bone Conduction hearing aid devices:

It is an implanted device, not similar to the devices mentioned earlier in this blog.

By surgery, it is implanted/attached with bone behind the ear.

It is called a bone-anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA).

This device sends the sound directly to the inner ear through the skull.

It is suitable for people who have hearing loss due to middle ear problems or hearing loss in one ear.

Middle Ear Implant (MEI) hearing aid device

By surgery, it is implanted in a bone of the middle ear. Bone reacts directly as per the sound waves.

It is suitable for sensorineural hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear.

What is the difference between Hearing aids and Cochlear implants?

Hearing aids are external devices that are helpful for mild to moderate hearing loss.

Cochlear implants are surgical insertion and helpful for severe hearing loss due to damage to the inner ear. Or we can say that when hearing aid devices are not successful, Cochlear implants may be recommended. In this method, the damaged part of the ear is bypassed, and electrical signals stimulate the auditory nerve directly.

Special features of the hearing aid devices:

IP Rating: IP69 rating is considered the best. Here number 6 denotes that the device is protected against dust, and number 9 denotes that it is protected against water when submerged deep into the water for a long period like 30 minutes or more.

Directional microphone: Devices having directional microphones work well when sound is coming from a particular direction. It reduced the wind noise or outside noise also.

Direct audit input option: Devices with this feature allow plugging in a remote microphone directly to the audio system like FM radio, TV, or a similar device.

Noise reduction filters: Devices having good quality noise reduction filters will reduce the wind noise or outside noise more effectively.

Rechargeable batteries: Devices having the option of rechargeable batteries are considered better because it is easy to recharge rather than frequent replacement of the battery.

Telecoils: Devices having telecoils will work well when you are visiting public or crowded or noisy places like churches, conferences, seminars, theaters,  restaurants, etc. You will get a better sound at such places.

Variable digital programming: Devices having options for variable digital programming, settings may be adjusted as per the different environments like home, crowded places, wedding functions, wind noise, outside noise, etc. Such an option provides better sound quality.

Remote control: Hearing aid devices with remote controls increase the life of the device because there is no need to fiddle with the device, settings may be adjusted remotely with the help of smartphone apps or tablets, etc.

Synchronization If you are using two hearing aid machines, then with the help of this option, both machines can be synchronized and any adjustment or change with one machine will automatically be adjusted in another machine.

Bluetooth-enabled hearing aid devices. Nowadays, the latest hearing aid devices are loaded with Bluetooth features. These devices can be controlled remotely with smartphone apps or tablets, etc. Audio from the smart devices can be streamed directly to the Bluetooth-enabled hearing aid devices.

Some of the brands of hearing aids  (devices or machines):
Oticon	Phonak
Resound	Signia / Siemens
Widex	Starkey
Jabra Enhance	Lexie
Audien	Lyric
Eargo	MDHearing
Audicus	Microtech
Hansaton	Sonic Innovations
unitorn	hear.com
Lucid	Go Hearing
Otofonix	Rexton
Unitron	HP
Linner	Orka
Sony	Zepp Clarity
Tomore	ELEHEAR
AuyeeSnc	LINNER
Lamedou	Blaids
Kingwell	Carebio
Dimora	Vivtone
Neurosky

Details of some Brands & models available in the market:
Jabra Enhance brand
Cost per pair	US$ 800 to 1995
Hearing aid style	Receiver-In-Canal (RIC). Min Receiver-In-Ear (RIC).   In -The- Ear (ITE).
Uses	mild to moderate hearing loss
Offers: Online hearing screening. Pre-purchase video consultation with an audiologist. Enabled to pair with a smartphone app for the adjustment of settings like volume, etc. Premium package for US$200: Remote support from the audiologist for setting the app and hearing aid machine.  03 years of free consultation with an audiologist for the adjustment of the setting of hearing aids. Basic package: The setting of the hearing aid device will be adjusted as per your hearing loss profile before shipment of the hearing aid device but remote support from the audiologist is not included. Financial help: A facility for EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) to pay the cost by fractional payment on a monthly basis is available.
Brand & model	Cost
A pair of rechargeable Jabra Enhance Select 50R model	US $ 995 (basic package),
A pair of rechargeable Jabra Enhance Select 300 model	US $1,495–$1,695 Cost varies for the basic package and premium package.
Jabra Enhance Pro 20  Variant: some are listed below: Receive-In-Ear  (RIE) device, Behind-The-Ear (BTE) device, Completely-In-The-Canal (CITC) device. It is available through Costco Hearing.
Over The Counter (OTC) models
Jabra Enhance 300 Special features: Hands-free calling and a start delay -  it prevents whistling when we insert the device into the ear. Cost: US $1495 to US $1795
Jabra Enhance Plus (small earbud style) US $ 800
Jabra Enhance 500
Jabra Enhance Select 500 (rechargeable model)  Loaded with the latest features. The cost is higher. The size is smaller than the Select 300 model. Better sound quality compared to selecting 300 models. Minimum background noise. Cost per pair US$ 1795 (basic package). Finance option @ US$ 58 per month. US$ 1995 (premium package). Finance option @ US$ 65 per month.

Audien brand: Standard warranty - One year  Special plan - @ US$4 per month which covers broken, lost, and damaged devices. Replacement per pair @ US 34 for Audien Atom Pro model.
Cost per pair	US$ 490
Hearing aid style	In-The-Ear (ITE)
Uses	mild to moderate hearing loss
Model- Audien Atom starts at US$ 49
Model - Audien Atom Pro Cost: US$ 249 per pair. Small size. In-The-Canal (ITC) hearing aid. Rechargeable battery with 24 hours life and 4 to 6 hours charging (wireless) time. The latest and best sound processing technology reduces the feedback and whistling sound. No audiologist and remote adjustment support. Not customizing the device as per your hearing profile before shipping. No smartphone app for support and help.

Invisible fit devices:
Eargo brand hearing aid devices Small in size. Rechargeable. Invisible when fitted in the ear canal. The unique flexible fiber in the devices feels good ( not like a plugged-up feeling). Available on only online platforms. Best nose reduction and feedback cancellation. Affordable finance option @ US$ 47 per month. After purchase, remote audiologist support and smartphone app support for adjustment of settings, etc.  Lifetime customer support.
Cost per pair	US$ 800 to 2950
Hearing aid style	Completely-In-Canal (CIC)
Uses	mild to moderate hearing loss
Eargo 7 model: Invisible fit. Sound adjust+ and clarity mode - It automatically adjusts the setting as per the patient's sound profile to give a clear sound and pleasant experience.  This feature is better than the Eargo 6 model. Two-year warranty.
Eargo SE model: Affordable than the Eargo 6 and Eargo 7 models. Almost invisible when fitted in the ear. Cost: US$ 1650 Four customizable settings.
Eargo Link model: Affordable than the Eargo 6 and Eargo 7 models. Basic features. Cost: US$ 800 per pair. Special features: Earbud style design. Music and phone streaming with Bluetooth version 5.3

MDhearing brand hearing aid devices
Behind-the-ear (BTE) and In-The-Canal (ITC) hearing aids to fit almost any budget.  All models are registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Cost per pair	US$ 297 to 700
Hearing aid style:	Behind-The-Ear (BTE). Receiver-In-Canal (RIC). Completely-In-Canal (CIC).
Uses	mild to moderately severe hearing loss
Model - MDhearing AIR (entry-level model) Cost per pair - US$ 297 Rechargeable battery. Advanced noise reduction, feedback cancellation, Telecoil technology, and options for customized settings. No Bluetooth capability. No dual directional microphones, which help filter out unwanted noise.
Model - MDhearing NEO: Water resistant. Cost - US$ 297 per pair Rechargeable battery with 18 hours life and 3 hours charging time. Background noise and feedback cancellation technology. Options for sound adjustment settings.
Model - MDhearing NEO XS Upgraded version of NEO model. Small-size device with noise reduction technology. Completely In-The-Ear fitted device. Portable charging case for recharging on the move Price US$ 1500 (Sale price may be US$ 397) per pair.
Model - MDhearing VOLT Rechargeable battery with 20 hours life and 2 hours charging time. Dual directional microphones, which help filter out unwanted noise. Intelligent noise reduction feature.
Model - MDhearing VOLT MAX Cost - US$ 2400 (sale price US$700) Bluetooth compatible. MDhearing Smartphone app supports the adjustment of volume and other settings, in addition to manual controls. Auto adjustment for noise control. The size is larger than the usual model. Battery life is a maximum of 15 hours. Audiologist support by phone and email. 45-day money-back guarantee.

hear.com brand hearing aid devices:
Cost per pair	US$1500 to 6,000
Hearing aid style	Behind-The-Ear (Receiver-In-Canal) and In-The-Ear (ITE).
Uses	mild to profound hearing loss
Model - hear.com horizon Integrated with teleradiology and clinic-in-a-box service. It makes a good offer to the buyers to professionally program and adjust the device at their homes with the support of video consultation with audiologists. Separate processing for speech and environmental noises.  It makes speech better during visits to noisy places. Own voice processor minimizes the self-voice to a comfortable level and it does not pose a negative impact on the voice which we want to hear.
Model - hear.com horizon Go IX Loaded with Signia Augmented Xperience (AX) technology. It maintains good speech quality, especially in noisy environments. Special features such as speech focus, panorama effect, and relax mode make it a good model. The low thickness at the top of the hearing aid makes it unique compared to other RIC models. This design also makes it comfortable for those who have smaller ears or wear glasses. It also has the facility of Clinic-in-a-Box service like other horizon models. It is a mini RIC device suitable for mild to profound hearing loss.
Note - Model - hear.com horizon Mini IX is a tiny ITE device for mild hearing loss.

Lexie's hearing aid devices:
Features:
These are self-fitting hearing aids that are approved by USFDA (US Food and Drug Administration). These devices provide control over setting and quality. Models are available Over-The-Counter, Online, and in-store. Loaded with the latest features, noise reduction, and feedback management technology.  Support with smartphone apps and remote teams. Useful for mild to moderate hearing loss.
Cost per pair	US$ 800 to 1000
Hearing aid style	Behind-The-Ear (BTE). Receiver-In-Canal (RIC).
Uses	mild to moderate hearing loss.
Model - Lexie Lumen Use - Behind-The-Ear (BTE). Cost per pair - US$ 800 Disposable batteries and six preset profiles are included with the model. Volume and profile adjustments can be made manually and through smartphone apps. Loaded with telecoil technology which allows streaming sound directly to the device.
Model - Lexie B1 Cost per pair - US$ 800 ( disposable batteries included).
Model - Lexie B2 plus Cost per pair - US$ 1000 (rechargeable batteries included). Battery life - 18 hours Capable of streaming calls for iPhone users through hearing aid devices.
Note: Self-fitting hearing aid devices are customizable for the setting and profile at home, but this feature is not available with non-self-fitting models.

Brand - Phonak:
Features:
Cost per pair	US$ 2,600 to 6,500
Hearing aid style	Behind-The-Ear (BTE). Receiver-In-Canal (RIC).
Uses	mild to severe hearing loss
Model -  Phonak Audéo Lumity
Rechargeable battery. Bluetooth compatible. Loaded with Auto sense technology which automatically detects the changes in environment noises and adjusts the setting as per your need. So no need to adjust the setting manually by taking out the device from the ear. Compatible to stream from two devices simultaneously by Bluetooth devices. Capable of declining or accepting the call, if your hearing aid device is connected to a smartphone by Bluetooth. By hand Free calling and Bluetooth connectivity, you can talk with a person even if your phone is in another room. Loaded with Roger wireless technology, and the Phonak TV Connector. It allows you to stream television sound directly into your hearing aid device. Useful for mild to profound hearing loss.

Hearing aid device Brand - Audicus:
Features:
All models have the following features: Water resistant. Directional microphone. Noise reduction technology. Customization option.
Some models have processing channels. A processing channel in a hearing aid is a filter that analyzes, processes, and reproduces a range of frequencies.
Interest-free finance options for 12 months EMI (Equated Monthly Installment). Prime membership option. Insurance cover option. Online customer support. Online screening with an audiologist and programming of devices accordingly or as per your uploaded screening reports.
Cost per pair	US$ 1398 to 2998
Hearing aid style	Receiver-In-Canal (RIC). Completely-In-Canal (CIC).
Uses	mild to moderately severe hearing loss
Brand and model: Audicus Spirit 2 Features: Hearing aid style - Receiver-In-Canal (RIC) Loaded with Telecoil technology. Bluetooth compatible. Rechargeable Battery but an option for disposable battery is also given.
Brand and model - Audicus Omni 2 Features: Hearing aid style - Receiver-In-Canal (RIC). Loaded with Telecoil technology and Speech finder technology. Speech finder technology automatically adjusts the sound (coming from any direction) at your comfortable level. Bluetooth compatible. Rechargeable Battery but an option for disposable battery is also given.
Brand and model - Audicus Wave 2 Features: Hearing aid style - Receiver-In-Canal (RIC). Rechargeable Battery but an option for disposable battery is also given. Universal Bluetooth compatibility.  Automatic noise reduction. Customization and support from smartphone apps.
Brand and model - Audicus Wave 2 Features: Hearing aid style - Mini Completely-In-Canal (CIC). No option for disposable batteries. No Bluetooth compatibility No Telecoil technology.

Brand and model - Signia Silk X
Features: Small size. Invisible fit. Customized options. Completely fit into the ear canal. Does not require in-person fitting.  Silicon sleeves fit better into the ear canal for good sound. 48 Channels and 6 customizable programs provide the best option as per need. It uses  Xperience technology of the Signia company, so the model name is prefixed with X. This technology uses acoustic motion sensors to give the most natural sound during our movement. Effectively filters out the background noise.
Cost per pair	US$1998 to 3998
Hearing aid style	Completely-in-Canal (CIC)
uses	mild to moderate hearing loss

Brand and model - ReSound Omnia
Features: Best rechargeable option. Battery life 30 hours of continuous use for 3 hours of charging. The case also stores and recharges the device on the move without plugging into an outlet. App support with advanced features of customization like: Tinnitus management. Automatic location-based setting adjustment. Find my device option. Video assistance from the audiologist for fine-tuning and setting. Automatic setting adjustment to control volume, bass, treble, noise reduction, microphone direction, etc.
Hearing aid style	Receiver-In-Canal (RIC)
Cost per pair	US$3200 to 6500
Uses	mild to severe hearing loss

Brand - Go Hearing:
OTC (Over-the-counter) models.
Cost per pair	US$ 200 to 500
Model - Go Hearing Prime Discreet ITE Model: Features: Long rechargeable battery life for 30 hours. The wireless case is capable of fully charging six times when on the move.
Brand - Otofonix
Over The Counter (OTC) models Cost per pair - US$ 248 to 795 Rechargeable battery. Bluetooth compatible for wireless adjustment. Out of six models, the Design of one model is BTE( Behind The Ear).
Brand - Rexton
Available at Costco. Cost starts from US$ 600 Available for all hearing aid styles. 14 models are available in the market. Options with rechargeable batteries.  Suitable for mild to profound hearing loss. Models with advanced technology which customize the setting as per need.
Brand - Unitron
Manufactured by Sonava which produces the famous hearing aid brand - Phonak. Hearing aid styles: RIC, BTE, and ITE. Bluetooth and rechargeable options. Cost per pair - US$ 2000 to 6000
Brand - Nano
Over-the-counter (OTC) Models. Rechargeable battery. Cost per pair - US$ 297 to 597 BTE and CIC styles. Only Sigma+ models are compatible with Bluetooth connectivity with apps for wireless adjustment of settings. Its cost per pair is US$ 597. Note - Nano was involved in a lawsuit for false advertising and misleading business practices.
Brand - Nebroo This brand is also having some problems.

Some common hearing aid abbreviations and their meaning:
If a single letter, is written on the device or case or device cover, may be an abbreviation of some meaningful word. For easy reference, Some common meaning  of abbreviated single letters is given here:
Abbreviated letter	Meaning
D	Disposable battery
R	Rechargeable battery
T	Telecoil
S	Standard receiver (for mild hearing loss)
M	Moderate receiver  (for moderate hearing loss)
P	Powerful receiver (for severe hearing loss)
UP	Ultra Power receiver (for profound hearing loss)

Insurance cover for hearing aids:

Some insurance plans do not cover hearing aids, however, Medicare Advantage plans (part-C) and other insurance plans or companies cover the hearing aid benefits. You may check with healthcare providers or insurance companies regarding the plans to cover such benefits.

Where can I buy hearing aid devices? Hearing Aid devices and PSPAs (Personal Sound Amplification Products) are easily available in the market, clinic, Over-The-Counter (OTC), and online e-commerce platforms.  Some of the online platforms and retail network stores are listed below:
Yes hearing	Costco
Eargo.	www.amazon.in
www.amazon.com	www.hear.com
Best Buy	Walmart
CVS	Walgreens
Victra Verizon

Some of the hearing aid devices available on www.amazon.com

Brand and model -  Audien ATOM PRO 2 Features: Cost per pair - US$ 289 Wireless rechargeable. OTC hearing aid device. Nearly invisible. USA-based support. Rated one of the best hearing aids in 2024 by USA Today.

Audien ION Wireless hearing aid Features: Rechargeable battery. 2 hours charging time, 20 hours battery life, the case is capable of holding 3 times charge. OTC availability. Cost per pair -  US$ 499 Almost invisible in the ear. Advanced background noise reduction.

necomimi 2021 Model Brand - Neurosky Lightweight. Brain waves are signaled by the cat's ear movement and voice. Cost - US$ 110

Vivtone  Cost - US$ 249 Rechargeable. Hearing Aids for Seniors Adults. Advanced Multi-Channel Digital BTE Hearing Assist. Recycle Charging Case for 125 Hrs Backup Power, Auto-On/Off, Pair, Lucid508-Beige

Vivtone supermini-br-c OTC hearing aid (not amplifier). Rechargeable battery. 2 hours charging time, 16 hours working time, 3 times recycle charging case, 80 hours total power duration. 16-channel processing for best quality. Digital working. Cost per pair - US$ 299 Almost invisible. Portable recycle charging case. Easy to operate.

Vivtone Xpure RIC hearing aid Features: Bluetooth enabled. Phone call and music function. OTC availability. Rechargeable battery. Digital working. Noise cancellation technology. Cost per pair - US$ 489 App support for hearing tests, etc.

Dimora BTE Hearing Aid Features: Cost - US$ 250 Rechargeable battery. 2 hours charging time, 18 hours life for one charging, 3 times charging case supply. Suitable for seniors and adults. 16-Channel Sound Processing for comfortable listening. Over-the-counter (OTC - FSA or HSA eligible) availability,  Digital hearing assistant. Easy to operate. Advance noise cancellation. Lightweight and fit well with eyeglasses.

Noahlink Wireless 2 Hearing Aid Features: Brand - Carebio Placement - on the ear. Headphone jack - USB Digital programmable hearing aid.  Cost - US$ 200

Kingwell OTC Hearing Aids Features: Bluetooth enabled. Smart app support for iOS and Android systems. 32 DSP channel noise cancellation. Cost per pair - US$ 298

BlaidsX Micro Features: Brand - Blaids Model - BlaidsX Micro Multi-core, Programmable CIC hearing aid. Smartphone app support for hearing tests, etc. Almost invisible. Bluetooth enabled. 48 DSP channels for noise cancellation and best sound quality. Made in the USA. The cost per pair is US$ 499

OTC hearing aid Brand - Lamedou Model - 5118DL Features: Cost per count - US$ 200 Rechargeable digital hearing aid. 16-channel processing for best sound quality. Almost invisible. 2 hours full charging time, 20 hours battery life for one charge, and 80 hours backup with charging case. Suitable for mild to severe hearing loss. Placement - BTE (Behind The Ear). Different settings options for different environmental noise.

OTC hearing aid Brand - LINNER Model - LINNER-Clarity-FHE512 Features: Style - almost invisible. Rechargeable battery, 2 hours full charging time, 20 hours battery life for one charge, 80 hours power back from charging case. Adjustable sound mode. Noise canceling technology. Suitable for moderate to severe hearing loss. Placement - behind the ear (BTE). 16-channel processing for best sound quality. Cost per pair - US$ 300

Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid device Brand - AuyeeSnc Model - Super mini true Features: Rechargeable battery.  02 hours charging time, 20 hours battery life on a single charge, and 50 hours power backup by case charge. 16-channel digital processing for best sound quality. Big mechanical button, but a small device. LED display. Elderly friendly. 05 settings for volume control. Cost per pair - US$ 289

Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid Brand - ELEHEAR Model - Alpha Smart. Features: AI-linked noise cancellation. Long-lasting battery. BTE (Behind-The-Ear) placement. Cost per pair - US$ 370 Dual microphone for best sound quality. 4 modes of volume control for different environments like restaurant, TV, Outdoor, and general mode.

In-The-Ear (ITE) digital rechargeable hearing aid Brand - Go Hearing Model - Goprime Feature: Noise reduction technology. Discreet fit (almost invisible). Rechargeable hearing aid case. Cost per paie - US$ 299

OTC (Over-The-Counter) hearing aid Brand - Tomore Model - TM-5118L Feature: Relief from Tinnitus by masking mode.  Elder friendly. AI-linked digital noise cancellation for best sound quality. 80 hours of power backup. Placement - Receiver-In-Canal (RIC). Cost per pair - US$ 299 nearly invisible. Different settings for different environments. Automatic adjustment of setting after the first use of 10 minutes.

Final words: Which is the best option to purchase a hearing aid device, depends on the individual choice, need, and budget. However, one thing to always keep in mind is that we should purchase the device to meet the demand of the near future. It should be loaded with the latest features. A reputed brand with reachable service center networks or online support is essential for best quality and after-sales service. Therefore, select the 3-4 items from your search and compare, and crosscheck the specification, cost, and other things from different reliable sources. Finally, choose the best one for purchase.

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