If you’ve recently been diagnosed with hearing loss, take heart. There are millions of Americans like you, and there are several options available to you.
But how do you decide which one is the best?
When shopping for your hearing aids, there are three crucial factors to consider: price, quality, and support. Before you make the commitment, read our review of the three hearing aid companies we think are the best.
Eargo
Eargo offers comfortable and highly functional hearing aids developed by ENT surgeons and hearing professionals. There are three models available: Eargo Neo Hifi, Eargo Neo, and Eargo Max.
Eargo is a leader in hearing aid innovation and its enthusiastic customers have given the company a high rating.
Pros
Cuts out the middleman to expedite the process
Phone consultations and safe remote hearing checks
Online ordering
Pricing can be 50% less than traditional hearing aids
Rechargeable
100% covered by Federal Benefits
Cons
No models available for profound hearing loss
Batteries are not replaceable
Product highlights
It fits comfortably into your ear canal and is nearly invisible
It offers four sound profiles you can easily switch between (it will remember your preferred profile)
It will amplify sounds in front of you
Lively
Lively has a website that allows you to directly purchase hearing aids at competitive prices. Customers do not need a prescription and receive aftercare virtually.
There are two models available: one that’s battery-powered one that is rechargeable.
Pros
Affordable prices
Free virtual consultation
Online hearing test
Ongoing, on-demand support
Settings can be adjusted with the free app for iOS or Android
Cons
No in-person exams or fittings
Aids will not work for certain types of hearing loss
Product highlights
A nearly invisible receiver that fits in the ear canal
Provides natural sound quality by splitting frequencies
Blocks background noise and focuses on speech in noisy environments
Plays quiet, constant white noise to distract from Tinnitus
Designed for mild to severe bilateral hearing loss
Settings can be customized for environments with varying sound levels and acoustics
The rechargeable model allows you to stream music or phone calls
Color options available (they blend in with your hair)
Lexie
Cutting-edge technology, an attractive price tag, and easy access to customer service set Lexie apart from its competitors. The company also offers a subscription payment plan to help make its hearing aid and maintenance services affordable for all customers.
Lexie Hearing’s flagship hearing aid is a paper clip-sized BTE model called the Lumen.
Pros
45-day free trial
Made in the U.S.
Option to pay monthly or make a one-time payment.
The monthly subscription plan includes a care kit, coverage for breakages and losses as well as unlimited, free access to Lexie Care.
Save on monthly subscriptions and purchases made on the Lexie app with Lexie Rewards
Cons
In-person support is not available on weekends
No rechargeable models available
Not ideal for those who prefer extremely small hearing aids
Product highlights
Dual microphones cancel out background noise while enhancing the sounds you want to hear.
Telecoil clarifies phone conversations, music, and speech in crowds
Batteries last 36 hours or more (depending on use)
A smart Autofit algorithm customizes your devices according to your hearing profile.
Color options available