Other hearing aids to consider
We’ve reviewed dozens of hearing aids, many of which work well, but not very well. Here are the following alternatives to consider:
GN for $5,000+: Resound’s new Vivia prescription hearing aids range comes standard in both designs (brightness 2.56g) and Starkey Edge AI models and offers a raw audio experience that perfectly adjusts hissing and feedback. “Smart” devices work well in noise or more intimate one-to-one settings, and GN’s Smart 3D application mastery is not easy to master. Support for Bluetooth Auracast is also included so wearers can now directly access AIDS pipeline media (such as audio on TV). They are not cheap, so it is crucial to their expected buyers.
The Eargo 7 costs $2,699: eargo 7 (7/10, wired review) offers high-quality sound that you can contact an audioologist to adjust to your ears. You can loop through some listening programs, but I didn’t find the need to switch modes – they provide spacious audio no matter what I’m doing. The main problem? They are unnecessary expensive.
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Sony Cre-E10 priced at $1,000: The CRE-E10 (7/10, wired review) is not an upgrade to the C20 suggested above, but a product in different categories. Although they look like standard Bluetooth earbuds, they are more noticeable. The E10 offers a comfortable fit, but feels tired after a long day. At least they use a rechargeable battery (via USB-C) to charge for 26 hours at a time. You can only control them through Sony’s app, and the listening test allows you to adjust the frequency response of AIDS. The audio experience is excellent in the low volume, although these aids have some echo and extra noise. However, I found it manageable. They did nice work streaming and calling via Bluetooth.
The Elehear Alpha Pro costs $449: If you suffer from mild hearing loss, it’s worth a look at the Elehear Alpha Pro (7/10, wired review). They are traditional hearing aids, and new users have free 30 minutes of free meetings with audiologists to get them set up. You can loop through several modes in the application to increase volume and reduce ambient noise, and in addition, you can adjust the presets provided by Elehear, although many of them are trial and error. They have good battery life – 20 hours a day of charge and after using it all day, I didn’t run out of me. You can pop them out of a carry case that can charge them up to seven times.
Avoid these hearing aids
As important as hearing aids that you buy, hearing aids that you don’t buy. Although some of these devices are affordable, most lack quality or style. After testing, we do not fully recommend these hearing aids. (Poor hearing aids can damage your hearing.)
Audian Atoms for $98: I have high hopes for these (5/10, wired reviews), but they can’t be cheap. Atom is lacking in a smart function because these devices cannot be fine-tuned.
Lexie Lumen costs $699: These are ridiculous sizes. The case actually collapsed during the test and I didn’t expect hearing aids at this price. Although it sounds good, they are far from subtle and are plagued by connecting bugs.
Olive Max (Olive Max) is priced at $447: The Olive Max (6/10, wired review) is big and looks like a Bluetooth headset from the early 2000s (except for your two ears). You can use the app to fine-tune the listening experience, but the overall hearing aid performance mixes together and I experienced a steady buzzing background noise. They are also very unavailable in loud environments. That said, they work well as standard wireless earbuds.
Ceretone Core One priced at $349: The mandatory applications required to control these hearing aids are so basic that they are useless (5/10, wired review). You can’t adjust the frequency, and the listening experience is straightforward. They don’t feel comfortable wearing for a long time.
Sennheiser liquidates $1,000 throughout the day: Considering the price, these hearing aids (3/10, wired review) are invalid and have significant background issues. They are bulky and difficult to locate.
Linner Nova OTC is priced at $300: The Linner Nova (3/10, wired review) similar to AirPods expands the ambient sound and can be used as a multiple of streaming earbuds, but not special.
MDHAREEN NEO is $297, and the Neo XS is $397: Don’t mind Joe Namath’s approval, these in-ear AIDS are very uncomfortable and have wild design sensitivities. The screaming feedback from the slightest touch makes them unusable for a short period of time.
