Best Hearing Aids of 2023

With high-end hearing aid features at an affordable price, Enhance Select 200 is our highest-scoring hearing aid and Editor’s Choice for best hearing aid. The Enhance Select 200 packs in full features of Bluetooth hearing aids. It can connect to Apple and some Android smartphones with the Enhance Select mobile app and act as wireless headphones to stream audio from your phone or TV and take hands-free phone calls. You can also use your smartphone to switch between Enhance Select 200’s listening programs, which are preset combinations of hearing aid settings that optimize hearing aid function in places with different noise levels, like restaurants and the outdoors. Plus, you can control hearing aid volume and select which devices to stream audio from through your smartphone. The Enhance Select 200’s features are comparable to those of the more expensive Bluetooth hearing aids but at half the cost.

The Enhance Select 200 is a receiver-in-canal hearing aid. With this style of hearing aid, the receiver that amplifies sound goes directly in the ear canal instead of behind the ear in the hearing aid’s hard shell like similar behind-the-ear hearing aids. The Enhance Select 200 offers a tinnitus management feature that generates sounds to temporarily relieve tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. Other features include a telecoil, a water-resistant hard shell, a rechargeable battery with a life of 24 hours, a three-year warranty, and a generous 100-day free trial—the longest of any trial offered by other brands. With Jabra Enhance Select hearing aids you are required to complete a hearing test and an online consult with one of the company’s audiologists before making a purchase.

When we purchased the Enhance Select 200, we first took the 10-minute online hearing test and discussed our results with a Jabra Enhance audiology team member before placing our order. The hearing aids we received in the mail were programmed based on our specific test results. Jabra Enhance also gives you the option to upload an audiogram if you’ve already been tested by an audiologist at an in-person clinic. After purchase, Jabra Enhance continues to offer remote access to their audiology care team for fine-tuning your hearing aid settings and updating the software that runs them.

Direct-to-consumer hearing aids with remote hearing care help make hearing aids more affordable while giving you access to audiologists when you need them.

Overall, we gave the Enhance Select 200 a 4.27/5 rating. Compared to all other hearing aids we tested, the Enhance Select 200 outscored the rest on customer support, earning a nearly perfect score for good phone support, financing options, a fast response time and having excellent instructions on how to use the hearing aids. It took only 10 seconds through the Jabra Enhance Select app for a customer representative to respond to our request for assistance. Our favorite added touch from Jabra Enhance: The brand prints its setup instructions in larger print to make them easier for older adults to read. The Enhance Select 200 lost some points with us, however, because cleaning the hearing aids and using the app wasn’t as easy as some other brands, like Widex and Audicus. The BBB seems to agree with our overall Jabra Enhance impression—it gives Jabra Enhance an A+ rating and its customer reviews score Jabra Enhance at 4.33/5 stars. If you have mild to moderate hearing loss and want more affordable hearing aids that offer a long free trial and don’t sacrifice tech features, the Enhance Select 200 may be the choice for you.

The smallest in-canal hearing aid on the market, Eargo 6 gets our vote for best invisible hearing aid. Of all invisible Eargo hearing aids, the Eargo 6 packs the most impressive sound technology into the most discreet hearing aid that’s smaller than the diameter of a quarter and can’t be seen when worn. Invisible hearing aids, unlike receiver-in-canal and behind-the-ear hearing aids, fit completely inside the ear with no hard shell that rests behind the ear.

Because of its small size, the Eargo 6 can’t support Bluetooth streaming for use as wireless headphones, but it does have Bluetooth app connectivity like the VOLT MAX. The Eargo 6 has an app feature, Sound Match, that tailors your volume and pitch preferences for each ear based on a hearing screening you complete on the app. It’s the only Eargo hearing aid to feature their most advanced sound feature, Sound Adjust, that more precisely and automatically eliminates non-speech background frequencies to better enhance speech. Other Eargo 6 features include a rechargeable battery with a 16-hour battery life, a two-year warranty, and a 45-day free trial. The Eargo 6 is also water resistant.

Eargo offers an online hearing test, or you can submit an audiogram taken at a hearing clinic. Although testing isn’t required to purchase your hearing aids—unless you’re planning to use medical insurance to pay for them—Eargo’s customer representative recommended we take the brand´s hearing test and then speak with one of its “personal hearing guides” (not audiologists, but rather people Eargo trains to understand the type of hearing loss the company´s hearing aids treat) about the results to ensure the Eargo 6 is a good fit.

The Eargo 6 received a rating of 3.81/5 stars from us. It scored well for durability. It didn’t show any signs of damage after putting it through our 10-trial drop test and water dunk test to verify its water resistance. Like MDHearing, we also found Eargo’s app easy to use—we had no problems connecting our Eargo 6 hearing aids to the app and only waited one minute to connect to customer service on the app, and less than one minute for responses to our questions. The customer representative was able to adequately explain how our charger’s indicator lights worked.

Because of its small size, we found the Eargo 6 difficult to clean, especially when removing ear tips, and we would not recommend the model to someone who has difficulty with hand dexterity.

Eargo is BBB-accredited with an A- rating and a 3.62/5 stars rating from BBB customer reviews. Trustpilot customer reviews rate it higher with 4.5/5 stars. If you’re self-conscious about wearing a hearing aid and like the idea of the Bluetooth app connectivity feature, Eargo 6 is a more affordable invisible hearing aid that hides your hearing loss.

The Omni, most high-tech Bluetooth hearing aids by Audicus, are our “Best for Ongoing Care” because of Audicus’ unique hearing aid membership program that lets you rent a hearing aid model for 18 months. The Audicus membership program charges a monthly fee, and you become eligible for an upgrade to a newer model if you renew your 18-month contract. For the Audicus Omni, the monthly rental fee costs $129 per month, and there is an additional one-time sign-up fee of $499. As part of the rental plan, you receive free cleanings, an unlimited warranty and damage protection, and replacement of lost devices for a $250 fee. Audicus also offers the option to buy its hearing aids outright at $2,998 per pair with the disposable battery option, or for an additional $400, you can purchase the rechargeable option for $3,398 per pair.

The Audicus Omni is a receiver-in-canal hearing aid that offers Bluetooth audio streaming, hands-free calling, and remote programming from audiologists when software updates and assistance with changing hearing aid settings are needed. The Audicus Omni’s app is compatible with both Apple and Android smartphones. Telecoil and tinnitus masking features can also be added to these hearing aids. The Audicus Omni is water resistant and comes with a rechargeable battery with a 16-hour battery life.

Audicus offers a free online hearing test before purchase or the option to upload a test from a hearing clinic. We rated the Audicus Omni with 3.97/5 stars and were especially impressed by its ease of use and good durability—it had the fewest steps to follow when connecting to the app. Also, the hands-free calling feature automatically initiated without us having to push any buttons on the phone or the hearing aids. Connecting with customer service on the app, however, was a less clear process. Instead of using a recognizable name like “Audicus” or “Omni,” the app takes you to “Unitron” when you want to contact customer service. Audicus is BBB-accredited, with a BBB rating of A+ and a score of 3.08/5 stars based on customer reviews. The Audicus Omni is a good option for people who want regular, free upgrades to the newest hearing aid model and other perks that come with the company´s membership plan.

The Audien Atom Pro doesn’t have the technology of other models we reviewed, and its cost reflects that, making it a good, basic hearing aid for the budget-conscious who prioritize price and basic sound amplification over extra features. The Audien Atom Pro is a discreet in-the-canal hearing aid that has a rechargeable battery with a 24-hour battery life. These hearing aids do not have Bluetooth capabilities or telecoil, and they are not water resistant.

We’ve rated the Audien Atom Pro with 3.49/5 stars. In order to change the volume on your Atom Pros, you have to push a tiny screw on the back of each hearing aid. We found this to be easy but not as convenient as using an app to change the volume. We also noticed there’s no off switch, so if you’re not using the hearing aids, you have to put them in their charger or the batteries will drain. The hearing aids also have no alert to remind you the battery is getting low.

We also weren’t impressed with the relatively bare instruction manual. In order to get full instructions, you have to be able to watch YouTube videos online. However, despite the low price, we found the Atom Pro durable. It survived our 10-trial drop test without a scratch. Its ear tips, however, seemed fragile, like they could rip when we changed them. Despite the simplicity of its hearing aids, Audien has good customer reviews on the BBB website with a 3.97/5-star customer rating and a BBB accreditation with a score of B. Trustpilot customer reviews rate Audien with 3.4/5 stars.

MDHearing VOLT MAX hearing aids are our “Best for Bluetooth Connectivity” because they allow you to change hearing aid settings like volume and listening programs and receive remote assistance from audiologists. However, you cannot use these hearing aids as wireless headphones to stream audio or take hands-free phone calls. VOLT MAX’s smartphone app is compatible with Apple and Android phones and also lets you monitor the hearing aids’ battery life.

MDHearing VOLT MAX is a behind-the-ear hearing aid that appears similar to Jabra Enhance Select’s receiver-in-canal style, except its receiver is in the hard shell behind the ear instead of inside the ear canal when worn. In addition to Bluetooth connectivity, VOLT MAX’s features include a rechargeable battery with a 15-hour battery life, a 45-day free trial, and a 90-day warranty. It is not water resistant.

We gave MDHearing VOLT MAX 3.10/5 stars, with high marks for its smartphone app that’s easy to use. We were able to download VOLT MAX’s app in under 20 seconds, and the hearing aids were able to automatically connect to the app. MDHearing VOLT MAX lost some points because of longer customer service wait times on its app—we had an approximate 3-minute wait before receiving a request for us to leave our number so they could call us back. Other companies like Jabra Enhance and Eargo responded within a minute or less. On BBB, customer reviews rate MDHearing with 4.21/5 stars.

Doesn’t provide the most responsive customer support and its VOLT MAX hearing aids aren’t as technologically advanced as other hearing aids, but if you have mild to moderately severe hearing loss and want a basic behind-the-ear hearing aid with Bluetooth app connectivity, VOLT MAX offers you these features without breaking the bank.

The Phonak Naida Paradise is a receiver-in-canal hearing aid that we voted best for severe hearing loss because it has the option to pair with a remote microphone system that allows for direct audio streaming into the hearing aids with RogerDirect technology that’s more advanced than Bluetooth. RogerDirect technology can adapt to varying noise levels and speech coming from different directions and filter background noise and amplify speech better than typical microphone systems of other hearing aid brands that use Bluetooth. The Phonak Naida Paradise comes with built-in RogerDirect technology, but you have to buy its compatible microphone separately.

The Phonak Naida Paradise comes in two slightly different models: one with a disposable battery and the other with a rechargeable battery that has a 24-hour battery life. Only the disposable-battery version comes with telecoil. The Phonak Naida Paradise uses Bluetooth for connecting to Apple and Android smartphones to stream audio, take hands-free phone calls, and make hearing aid adjustments. These hearing aids are waterproof. Warranties and free trial periods will vary by the retailer you purchase them from, but warranties can be as long as three years and free trial periods as long as 60 days.

We gave the Phonak Naida Paradise 3.54/5 stars. Of all the hearing aids we tested, it received the best value score based on its price for the features, warranty, and free trials offered. We also rated it well for being easy to clean and having an easy-to-use app. It lost some points in our 10-trial drop test for showing signs of damage, such as cracks forming at the base of the hearing aid, about halfway through the trials.

Phonak is BBB accredited with an A+ rating but has a 2.33/5-star rating. Trustpilot shows a 2/5-star rating based on customer reviews. Some users poorly rated Phonak the company, not the Phonak Naida Paradise hearing aids, citing an unhelpful technical support staff and difficulty staying connected to the smartphone app. Customers do say, however, that Phonak’s sound quality is excellent. The Phonak Naida Paradise treats mild to profound hearing loss. These hearing aids are a good option for anyone with more severe hearing loss who is willing to invest in high-quality tech features.

Advanced technology that increases safety is the reason prescription hearing aid Starkey Evolv AI is our audiologist’s pick. The Starkey Evolve AI is the only hearing aid we reviewed to come with the impressive features of fall detection and a caregiver app that alerts your loved ones.

“I have a lot of patients whose kids use this app, primarily to detect when their parent falls or to ensure they’re wearing the hearing aids,” Rachel Magann Faivre, Au.D., an audiologist and owner of Oklahoma City-based ASH Audiology, said about the Thrive app. “Even though many of these patients also wear a life alert necklace, [assisted] living facility staff sometimes aren’t quick to respond to those. The Thrive Care app allows the family to call a facility immediately upon a fall. Also, a patient may think they’re wearing their hearing aids, but don’t have them turned on or charged. The app is also helpful for family to see and troubleshoot. To my knowledge, Starkey is the only company that offers this. It’s so useful for my patients.”

Keep in mind, however, that unlike a medical alert system, fall detection with Starkey Evolv AI does not call an emergency response center; it only sends an alert to your selected contacts to let them know you’ve fallen.

The Starkey Evolv AI comes in six different styles: behind the ear, receiver in the canal, in the ear, in the canal, completely in the canal, and invisible. Starkey hearing aids act as wireless headphones, streaming audio and allowing hands-free calls with Apple and Android devices via Bluetooth. The Thrive Hearing Control app has features for tinnitus masking, locating misplaced hearing aids, and setting medication and appointment reminders. You can also use the app to create customized listening programs for places you frequently visit that the hearing aids will remember so you don’t have to manually switch to them when you need them. The Starkey Evolv AI is water resistant and comes in disposable and rechargeable battery versions. Rechargeable battery life lasts up to 24 hours on a single charge.

The Evolv AI received 3.81/5 stars from us. We found the app to be easy to use and to have plenty of options for tweaking sound preferences. We liked that you could access the user guide and operations manual directly from the app. Unfortunately, we experienced connection issues with pairing the hearing aids to the app and got disconnected from Bluetooth during our testing. We found the Evolv AI to be durable—it withstood our drop and dunk tests without any visible signs of damage. Starkey is a BBB-accredited company with an A+ rating. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.1/5 stars from customer reviews with some complaints similar to ours about connecting to Bluetooth. For families who like the fall detection and care apps that let you monitor your loved one’s activities, there’s no other hearing aid that quite compares to the Starkey Evolv AI for its monitoring and safety features.

Compared to the other hearing aids we reviewed, prescription hearing aids ReSound ONE put an added emphasis on treating tinnitus with its ReSound Relief app that includes sound therapy, relaxing exercises, and meditation videos to help mask tinnitus symptoms. Tinnitus is the perception of a sound, usually a ringing in the ears, that a person hears because of damage to the ear. The ReSound Relief app has 35 masking sounds to choose from, such as ocean and forest sounds, to distract you from tinnitus.

The app also lets you keep track of how often and when you’re using the feature so you can discuss your symptoms with your audiologist who can help you tweak and adjust how you’re treating your tinnitus. The app is compatible with both Apple and Android smartphones, and even the basic free plan offers plenty of functionality, according to Hadassah Kupfer, Au.D . For $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year, you can purchase ReSound’s Relief Premium plan that offers personalized training plans to manage tinnitus. As part of the plan, you’ll gain access to more in-depth meditations that include education on breathing and imagery.

The ReSound ONE is the first hearing aid model to have a microphone attached to the hearing aid receiver in the ear canal, making it a microphone and receiver-in-canal hearing aid. This style is meant to improve sound quality and your ability to recognize where sound is coming from. The ReSound ONE also has telecoil and Bluetooth capabilities for audio streaming, hands-free calling, remote programming, and adjusting hearing aid settings through the smartphone. The ReSound ONE is water resistant. Its two versions include a disposable battery option and a rechargeable battery option. The rechargeable battery option has a battery life of 25-30 hours on a single charge, depending on how often you use audio streaming.

We rated ReSound ONE with 3.65/5 stars. Unfortunately, during our testing, it took us several tries before we successfully connected to and set up the app, totaling at least 15 minutes. The app was easy to use for controlling ReSound hearing aid settings and clearly marked each setting, such as treble, bass, mic boost and TV streaming. The ReSound ONE’s buttons for controlling volume and switching between listening programs were more difficult to use because they required more precision to push than those of other hearing aids we tested. It came with four instruction manuals, which we found difficult to follow due to the amount of information they contained.

The company ReSound has a Consumer Affairs rating of 3.2/5 stars, a BBB rating of F, and has 1/5 stars from the BBB’s customer reviews. Because of its focus on tinnitus, the ReSound ONE is a good option for anyone with hearing loss who wants the added in-depth tinnitus management features.

The Widex MOMENT has advanced sound technology that gives users more customization options than other hearing aids and allows the MOMENT to adapt to different sound environments more automatically. The MOMENT processes sounds faster than other hearing aids because of a very short sound processing delay, which also makes it less likely to distort sounds and better able to mimic our natural hearing abilities. It can automatically switch between different listening programs to amplify speech when noise levels vary in different situations so you don’t have to manually do it yourself.

Widex offers the MOMENT in three styles: behind-the-ear, receiver-in-canal, and completely-in-canal. It is Bluetooth compatible with Apple and Android smartphones for audio streaming, hands-free calling, and remote visits with an audiologist, and changes to hearing aid settings through the smartphone app. Other features include telecoil and tinnitus masking. Receiver-in-canal and behind-the-ear models come in disposable or rechargeable battery versions. Receiver-in-canal rechargeable hearing aids have an estimated battery life of 16 hours; behind-the-ear rechargeable hearing aids have a battery life up to 37 hours, but closer to 24 hours if frequently using audio streaming. The MOMENT is also water resistant.

We gave the Widex MOMENT 3.71/5 stars. It earned a perfect score for its quality and variety of tech features along with how easy it was to use its app. MOMENT hearing aids connected to the app via Bluetooth in less than a minute, faster than any other hearing aid we tested. The app included many details for customizing the MOMENT using clear, easy-to-digest language and formatting.

We thought the print in the instruction manuals, however, was too small, and also the language was somewhat hard to follow. We also disliked that you can’t contact customer service directly through the Widex app. If you need assistance, you have to contact your audiologist’s office instead of the manufacturer’s customer service team like with a lot of the other hearing aids we tested. On Consumer Affairs, Widex as a company has a customer review rating of 3.7/5 stars. If you’re willing to spend more on high-quality prescription hearing aids that can treat up to profound hearing loss, the Widex MOMENT´s sound technology can’t be beat.

Endorsed by triathletes with hearing loss, the Signia Active Pro lives up to its name. Similar in appearance to earbuds, the durable and water-resistant in-the-canal Active Pro hearing aids stay in place while exercising. Athletes also praise this Signia hearing aid for having good wind reduction, which means it reduces how loud wind sounds through the hearing aid, so you get less interference from wind and can focus on hearing other sounds. Active Pro uses Signia Xperience sound technology that’s meant to help the active wearer in a busy environment be aware of sounds from all directions.

The Signia Active Pro has a tinnitus masking feature and Bluetooth capabilities for audio streaming, hands-free phone calls, remote programming from an audiologist, and connection to Signia’s app for changing hearing aid settings. The Active Pro is a “made for iPhone” (MFI) hearing aid, which means it can only connect directly to Apple smartphones. It connects to Android devices only with the purchase of a separate device known as the Signia Streamline Mic. Streamers enable incompatible devices to connect via Bluetooth. The Active Pro comes with a rechargeable battery that lasts 26 hours on a single charge. To save battery and make life more convenient for the active user, the Active Pro automatically shuts off when placed in its charger and automatically turns back on when removed from the charger and placed in the ear.

The Signia Active Pro received 3.70/5 stars from us. We found the setup instructions to be more technical and difficult to understand. Connecting to Signia’s app for the first time, however, was quick and easy. Another plus we noticed when inquiring about the Active Pro’s hearing settings was that customer service was very thorough in their explanations.

Signia the company was rated well by customers on Consumer Affairs, 4/5 stars.

The Signia Active Pro is an excellent choice if you’re athletic, wanting to wear your hearing aids while working out, and willing to spend more on the high-quality technology of prescription hearing aids.