How long do ReSound hearing aids last?

Purchased new, ReSound hearing aids can last about five years.

Can ReSound hearing aids be repaired?

Most hearing aid clinics can repair ReSound hearing aids. If they cannot be repaired in-house, they may need to be sent to the manufacturer for repair.

How often do people replace their hearing aids?

Depending on the brand, when purchased new, hearing aids can last between three to seven years.

How do you know when your hearing aid is going bad?

The most tell-tale sign that your hearing aids are going bad is if they don’t turn on or they don’t make any sound. (Be sure this isn’t due to dead batteries or ear wax blockage.)

Can hearing aids lose their effectiveness?

Sure, but your hearing aids may not be to blame. If your hearing aids don’t seem to be as powerful as they used to, it may be a sign that your hearing loss has become more severe and you need a more powerful device. Another factor could be your changing lifestyle. For example, if you become more reliant on streaming audio or other features, you may find yourself in need of more powerful or technologically advanced hearing aids.

ReSound Hearing Aids Review For 2023

Updated: Apr 05, 2023

Written by:

Jennifer Walker-Journey

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ReSound Hearing Aids Review For 2023

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Cost: $2,499-$4,599 per pair
Styles: Receiver-in-Canal (RIC), Behind-the-Ear (BTE), Custom In-the-Canal (ITC)
Battery: Rechargeable & Disposable
Bluetooth Streaming: Yes
Severity of Hearing Loss: Mild to Profound

Four distinct models, each with three different levels of technology
An online hearing test is available, but hearing aids need to be fitted by an audiologist.
All models featured have smartphone and tablet apps that enable users to have more control of their listening experience.
All models featured can connect to accessories to improve listening experience, including a remote microphone to extend listening range, phone streamer, and TV streamer.

About Resound

ReSound is a reputable company that has served the public for nearly 80 years. Recently, ReSound has made many technological advances to its products. It was the first in the industry to bring direct iPhone streaming to hearing aids. ReSound has won several technology awards through the years thanks to its continuous efforts to bring state-of-the-art features to its products.

In August 2020, the company launched ReSound One, one of the only models to feature microphone & receiver-in-ear (M&RIE) design that gathers sound from within the folds of the ear pinna for a more natural listening experience, rather than pulling sound from outside the ear like other styles.

ReSound Hearing Aid Review

ReSound has many models of hearing aids, but its website only features its four top models. If those don’t suit a consumer’s needs, custom options in the LiNX Quatro line are available. As such, ReSound’s hearing aids (including its newer models with the latest technology) can accommodate mild to profound hearing loss.

Resound hearing aid in outstretched hand with charging case and instruction manual

ReSound calls its One and LiNX Quatro models “the world’s first premium-plus hearing aids,” and the prices reflect that. They’re among the more expensive hearing aids on the market.

ReSound’s ENZO Q model is compatible with cochlear implants, electronic devices that stimulate the auditory nerve via electrodes placed in the cochlea of the inner ear. Pairing the two devices can improve hearing for those with severe and profound hearing loss.

ReSound offers online hearing tests but requires consumers to see an audiologist for an in-person fitting. This ensures the consumer gets a more accurate and reliable hearing aid for their condition.

Rechargeable batteries can power hearing aids for up to 30 hours on three-hour charge. That’s impressive in this market even if it doesn’t take into consideration time spent streaming, which drains hearing aid batteries faster.

All models featured can connect to accessories to improve listening experience, including a remote microphone to extend listening range, phone streamer, and TV streamer.

Key Takeaways

A variety of styles—including custom models—are available to treat mild to profound hearing loss.
All models featured have Bluetooth connectivity.
Smartphone and tablet apps that enable users to have more control of their listening experience, including ReSound Relief app for tinnitus treatment.

Pros and Cons of ReSound Hearing Aids

Pros

Up-to-date technology available in ReSound’s latest models
Four models accommodating mild to profound hearing loss
Rechargeable and traditional battery options
Several styles to choose from: RIE, BTE, MIC, M&RIC, and custom-made ITC
Apps to improve hearing experience, including ReSound Relief for tinnitus symptoms

Cons

One of the more expensive brands on the market
In-person fitting with audiologist required
Not water-resistant

MODEL	RESOUND ONE	RESOUND LINX QUATTRO	RESOUND ENZO Q	RESOUND KEY
Cost*(Prices Vary Depending On Vendor)	$3,199-$4,599/pair based on level of technology*	$3,299-$4,599/pair based on level of technology*	$3,299-$4,599/pair based on level of technology*	$2,499-$2,799/pair based on level of technology*
Type Of Hearing Aid	Microphone & receiver-in-ear	Receiver-in-ear, behind-the-ear, custom-made in-the-ear	Behind-the-ear	Receiver-in-ear, behind-the-ear, in-the-ear
Type Of Hearing Loss	Mild to severe	Mild to severe	Severe to profound	Mild to profound
Battery	Traditional & rechargeable	Traditional & rechargeable	Traditional	Rechargeable
Bluetooth Streaming	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Water-Resistant	No	No	No	No
Telecoil	No	Yes	Yes	Some models
Directional Microphone	Yes	Yes	Yes	Some models
Noise Reduction	Yes	Yes	Yes	Some models
Processing Channels	12, 14, 17 (models 5,7,9, respectively) Yes	12, 14, 17 (models 5,7,9, respectively)	12, 14, 17 (models 5,7,9, respectively)	Yes, number varies by model

MODEL

Cost*(Prices Vary Depending On Vendor)
RESOUND ONE	$3,199-$4,599/pair based on level of technology*
RESOUND LINX QUATTRO	$3,299-$4,599/pair based on level of technology*
RESOUND ENZO Q	$3,299-$4,599/pair based on level of technology*
RESOUND KEY	$2,499-$2,799/pair based on level of technology*

Type Of Hearing Aid
RESOUND ONE	Microphone & receiver-in-ear
RESOUND LINX QUATTRO	Receiver-in-ear, behind-the-ear, custom-made in-the-ear
RESOUND ENZO Q	Behind-the-ear
RESOUND KEY	Receiver-in-ear, behind-the-ear, in-the-ear

Type Of Hearing Loss
RESOUND ONE	Mild to severe
RESOUND LINX QUATTRO	Mild to severe
RESOUND ENZO Q	Severe to profound
RESOUND KEY	Mild to profound

Battery
RESOUND ONE	Traditional & rechargeable
RESOUND LINX QUATTRO	Traditional & rechargeable
RESOUND ENZO Q	Traditional
RESOUND KEY	Rechargeable

Bluetooth Streaming
RESOUND ONE	Yes
RESOUND LINX QUATTRO	Yes
RESOUND ENZO Q	Yes
RESOUND KEY	Yes

Water-Resistant
RESOUND ONE	No
RESOUND LINX QUATTRO	No
RESOUND ENZO Q	No
RESOUND KEY	No

Telecoil
RESOUND ONE	No
RESOUND LINX QUATTRO	Yes
RESOUND ENZO Q	Yes
RESOUND KEY	Some models

Directional Microphone
RESOUND ONE	Yes
RESOUND LINX QUATTRO	Yes
RESOUND ENZO Q	Yes
RESOUND KEY	Some models

Noise Reduction
RESOUND ONE	Yes
RESOUND LINX QUATTRO	Yes
RESOUND ENZO Q	Yes
RESOUND KEY	Some models

Processing Channels
RESOUND ONE	12, 14, 17 (models 5,7,9, respectively) Yes
RESOUND LINX QUATTRO	12, 14, 17 (models 5,7,9, respectively)
RESOUND ENZO Q	12, 14, 17 (models 5,7,9, respectively)
RESOUND KEY	Yes, number varies by model

ReSound Hearing Aids

ReSound One

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ReSound One

Cost: $3,199-$4,599/pair based on level of technology
Type of hearing aid: Microphone & receiver-in-ear (M&RIC)
Type of hearing loss: Mild to severe
Rechargeable battery: Rechargeable and traditional options
Bluetooth streaming: Yes

ReSound One launched in August 2020, bringing to the market the latest in hearing aid technology—a microphone & receiver-in-ear model (M&RIE). This new design delivers a more natural listening experience by collecting sound from within the pinna of the ear (the curved and folded visible part of the outside of the ear that channels sound waves into the ear canal) instead of from the outside of the ear like most other models. This also helps users have keener sensory perception to detect where noise is coming from.

For now, you won’t find M&RIE in any other hearing aid brand except Beltone. Both companies are made by the same parent company, GN Hearing. What makes ReSound a better option between the two is that Beltone’s hearing aids are locked, meaning they can only be serviced by a Beltone dealer. ReSound hearing aids, on the other hand, can be programmed by any hearing clinic that services ReSound hearing aids.

If you want ReSound One’s state-of-the-art M&RIE technology, you’ll have to pay a hefty price for it. Depending on how many bells and whistles you choose and where you purchase your device, the cost can ring in upwards of $4,600.

ReSound LiNX Quattro

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ReSound LiNX Quattro

Cost: $3,299-$4,599/pair based on level of technology
Type of hearing aid: Receiver-in-the-ear (RIE), behind-the-ear (BTE), custom-made in-the-canal (ITC)
Type of hearing loss: Mild to severe
Rechargeable battery: Rechargeable and traditional options
Bluetooth streaming: Yes

When LiNX was first introduced in 2014, it was the first hearing aid to offer iPhone streaming. Since then, the company has upped its game in later LiNX models to include the LiNX 3D in May 2017, and LiNX Quattro late August 2018. Considered by ReSound as the first “Premium Plus” hearing aid in the industry, the LiNX Quattro comes with a new sound processing package, redesigned wireless radio, and a unique utilization of microphones to improve sound amplification without distortion. It also enhances users’ music-streaming experience better than other premium hearing aid brands, according to an independent study.

LiNX Quattro also offers a more powerful rechargeable battery that the company claims can provide up to 30 hours of use (not counting streaming) on a three-hour charge. However, several consumer reviews beg to differ saying they’re hard pressed to get 10-15 hours on a single charge.

ReSound ENZO Q

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ReSound ENZO Q

Cost: $3,299-$4,599/pair based on level of technology
Type of hearing aid: Behind-the-ear (BTE)
Type of hearing loss: Mild to profound
Rechargeable battery: Traditional
Bluetooth streaming: Yes

ReSound ENZO Q is based on the same technology as the LiNX Quattro (and has a similar price tag to show for it) but is also super powerful. ENZO Q is designed only for those with profound hearing loss who are completely dependent on their hearing aids. According to ReSound, ENZO Q can significantly improve hearing speech coming from individuals directly in front of users in noisy environments. It’s also better at detecting high-frequency sounds, which are a common problem among those with severe hearing loss.

Research also shows the ENZO Qs can seamlessly pair with cochlear implants (a surgically implanted electronic device that stimulates the auditory nerve) for a more enhanced speech-hearing and improved spatial perception. Like other ReSound models featured here, the device can be controlled via a smartphone app.

Interesting fact: Mo O’Brien, the first person with profound hearing loss to cross the Atlantic Ocean, reportedly accomplished the 49-day feat with the assistance of ReSound ENZO Q hearing aids.

ReSound Key

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ReSound Key

Cost: $2,499-$2,799/pair, based on level of technology
Type of hearing aid: Receiver-in-the-canal (RIC), receiver-in-the-ear (RIE), behind-the-ear (BTE)
Type of hearing loss: Mild to profound
Rechargeable battery: Rechargeable
Bluetooth streaming: Yes

A University of Manchester study recently published in the International Journal of Audiology found that 20 percent of people with hearing aids never use them, and 30 percent only use them some of the time. Why? One of the top reasons was because they are uncomfortable, according to a 2020 study published in the journal Plos One.The ReSound Key hearing aids were designed with comfort and accessibility in mind to ensure users actually wear the devices.

First, ReSound Key hearing aids accommodate people with mild hearing loss all the way up to profound hearing loss. They also come in a variety of styles to better ensure a comfortable fit. Consumers will also be more comfortable with ReSound Key’s price tag, which is less than ReSound’s other models. These hearing aids do have some technology offerings, such as Bluetooth streaming and rechargeable batteries, but they don’t have as many bells and whistles as ReSound’s other models, such as enhanced noise reduction or as many processing channels.

How Much Do ReSound Hearing Aids Cost?

ReSound must be purchased through a hearing clinic or ear, nose, throat (ENT) doctor’s office that is an authorized ReSound dealer. Prices may vary depending on whether any discounts are offered. The following are included in the price for the aforementioned ReSound hearing aid models:

One year of free follow-up appointments
Three-year manufacturer warranty
Three-year loss and damage warranty
Returns available within 30-60 business days from purchase

Unfortunately, most health insurance plans, including original Medicare (Part A and Part B), do not cover the cost of hearing aids. However, some Medicare Advantage plans offered by private insurance companies may include hearing coverage at an additional cost.

“I would encourage people to look at their Medicare supplements,” said Jennifer Parker, audiologist with ENT Associates of Alabama. “Almost every one of them now offers some sort of third-party hearing aid benefit or discount program to help people with the cost burden.”

Otherwise, payment plans may be an option, depending on where you purchase your hearing aids. And, most Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts should cover the cost. Also, veterans may be able to get hearing aids at no cost through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

ReSound Hearing Aid App and Accessories

ReSound has several apps that can be downloaded to a smartphone or tablet to help improve users’ hearing experience:

ReSound Smart 3D app – Helps users personalize and control their hearing aids, and enables hearing care professionals to adjust hearing aids via ReSound Assist setting
ReSound Smart app – Helps users fine-tune their devices
ReSound Relief app – Relieves and manages tinnitus
ReSound Control app – Enables users to switch programs or adjust the volume of their hearing aids

ReSound also offers various wireless hearing aid accessories that can be purchased separately to help expand users’ hearing experience:

ReSound Micro Mic – Clips to the clothing of the person a user wants to speak with
ReSound Multi Mic – Enables users to hear speech clearly up to 80 feet away
ReSound Phone Clip+ – Allows users to make phone calls or stream music via a smartphone
ReSound TV – Streams stereo sound directly from TV, computer, or music system
ReSound Remote Controls – Enable users to adjust the volume on hearing aids

Resound hearing aid included accessories

ReSound Hearing Aids Customization

ReSound LiNX Quattro line of hearing aids offers custom-made models that are measured to match a particular user’s ears. This enables the hearing aid to use the ear’s anatomy to collect sound for a more natural listening experience, as well as provide a more discreet fit.

Custom hearing aids require a visit with a hearing care professional. The hearing specialist creates an earmold of the user’s ear by using 3D scans of the ear or taking a manual impression using silicone. The earmolds are sent to ReSound’s laboratory where they are turned into shells of the hearing aid using 3D printing. The components of the hearing aids are then built inside the shells.

ReSound’s custom hearing aids are available in several color options and styles including:

Invisible-in-canal (IIC)
Completely-in-canal (CIC)
In-the-canal (ITC)
In-the-ear (ITE)
Mic-in-Helix (MIH)

Customer Service and Satisfaction

ReSound provides downloadable user guides for all of its hearing aids, as well as video tutorials and demos to help users make full use of their hearing aids, apps, and accessories. Personal assistance is available through affiliated hearing clinics as well. The company also offers ReSound Assist Live, an app that allows users to connect via a video call to remotely fine-tune hearing aids.

Comparing ReSound to Other Brands

	ReSound	Signia	Phonak	Widex
Cost	$2,499+	$2,898+	$2,299+	$2,798+
Types Of Hearing Aids	M&RIC, RIE, BTE, RIC, ITC	ITE, RIC, BTE	BTE, RIC, ITE	BTE, RITE, RIC
Types Of Hearing Loss	Mild to profound	Mild to profound	Mild to profound	Mild to profound

Cost
ReSound	$2,499+
Signia	$2,898+
Phonak	$2,299+
Widex	$2,798+

Types Of Hearing Aids
ReSound	M&RIC, RIE, BTE, RIC, ITC
Signia	ITE, RIC, BTE
Phonak	BTE, RIC, ITE
Widex	BTE, RITE, RIC

Types Of Hearing Loss
ReSound	Mild to profound
Signia	Mild to profound
Phonak	Mild to profound
Widex	Mild to profound

ReSound Hearing Aid Reviews and Reputation

Resound Hearing Aids have a majority positive review reputation on third-party websites.

Resound on Trustpilot

Resound on Trustpilot has a stellar 4.3/5.0 review with 9 total product reviews. 33% of reviews are 5-stars while the other 67% of reviews are 4-stars. Quality review scored a 4.5/5.0 and Value for money scored a 4.0/5.0. Many of the reviews applauded the sound quality and the comfortability of the hearing aid.

Resound on Facebook

Resound on Facebook has a rating of 4.0/5.0 from 159 reviews. Facebook’s rating is based on how many people recommend or don’t recommend the Page, as well as any past ratings and reviews it may have. One of the biggest thorns in ReSound’s side appears to be with the longevity of the rechargeable batteries. ReSound promises 30 hours of use from a three-hour charge. Some customers said they’re lucky to get 10-15 hours. However, it’s unclear how much streaming the users were doing. Streaming depletes a battery’s power much faster. Otherwise, reviews on customer satisfaction are generally positive. Majority of customers commend the seamless streaming and ability to hold up in high winds.

Why You Can Trust Our Expert Review

Our experts independently research and recommend products we believe provide value in the lives of our readers. We’ve spent collectively more than 5,000 hours conducting in-depth research on hearing aids. Throughout this process, we did the following:

Engaged in ongoing independent research
Consulted with independent audiologists
Consulted with geriatric care experts
Mystery shopped the brands
Surveyed hundreds of hearing aid users
Tested various models of hearing aids
Interviewed experts in the field
Read thousands of verified customer reviews from trusted third parties such as Better Business Bureau and Consumer Reports

How We Reviewed ReSound Hearing Aids

To create our review of ReSound hearing aids, we examined the brand based on cost, the number of models available, the types of hearing loss covered, customization options, advanced features, app compatibility, comfort and fit, customer reviews, and warranty options.

Bottom Line

ReSound has been around for nearly eight decades and has proven to be at the forefront of hearing aid technology. Since introducing the first hearing aids to stream via iPhones, ReSound has been actively trying to one-up itself. Its latest model, the ReSound One with the innovative microphone & receiver-in-ear (M&RIE), takes a whole new approach to hearing device optimizations. If the price tag doesn’t scare you off, you’ll find you actually do get what you pay for with ReSound hearing aids. If you are looking for more affordable hearing aids to choose from, we have reviewed them as well.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

: Purchased new, ReSound hearing aids can last about five years.
: Most hearing aid clinics can repair ReSound hearing aids. If they cannot be repaired in-house, they may need to be sent to the manufacturer for repair.
: Depending on the brand, when purchased new, hearing aids can last between three to seven years.
: The most tell-tale sign that your hearing aids are going bad is if they don’t turn on or they don’t make any sound. (Be sure this isn’t due to dead batteries or ear wax blockage.)
: Sure, but your hearing aids may not be to blame. If your hearing aids don’t seem to be as powerful as they used to, it may be a sign that your hearing loss has become more severe and you need a more powerful device. Another factor could be your changing lifestyle. For example, if you become more reliant on streaming audio or other features, you may find yourself in need of more powerful or technologically advanced hearing aids.

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Jennifer Walker-Journey is a former Marketing & Communications Director for continuum care facilities where she advocated for the quality care of elderly and disabled individuals living in independent and assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and specialized units for Alzheimer’s and dementia care. She writes extensively about eldercare safety, as well as the safety and efficacy of medications and medical devices designed to help seniors live more independent lives. Much of her research in this arena has focused on hearing aids, medical alert systems, and other devices that help seniors age in place safely and provide peace of mind to caregivers.

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