Compare Devices, Styles & Tiers

We are an independent clinic, which means we work with all world-class manufacturers (Phonak, Oticon, Resound) to secure the absolute best solution for your ear shape, lifestyle, and budget.

Select Your Custom Fit

Modern hearing aids are incredibly small and discreet. Explore the four main styles available today.

RIC

Receiver-in-Canal

The most popular style. The main body sits invisibly behind the ear, while a microscopic wire connects to a speaker nestled inside the canal. Highly natural sound, Bluetooth streaming, and rechargeable options.

Best for: Mild to Severe Loss

BTE

Behind-the-Ear

All electrical components are housed in a sturdy case resting behind the ear, routing sound into a custom ear mold via a clear plastic tube. Offers maximum power, durability, and easy manual volume control.

Best for: Severe to Profound Loss

ITC

In-the-Canal

Custom-molded to fit partially inside your ear canal. ITC devices offer a great balance between cosmetics (hardly visible from the front) and features (includes volume buttons and directional microphones).

Best for: Mild to Moderate-Severe

IIC / CIC

Invisible-in-Canal

Custom crafted to sit deep inside your ear canal, making it 100% invisible to onlookers. Removed using a tiny pull-string. Perfect for cosmetics, though typically non-wireless due to its micro size.

Best for: Mild to Moderate Loss

Feature Comparison

Hearing aids are computers for the ears. Find the tier that matches your social and workplace demands.

Auditory Feature Essential Tier Advanced Tier Premium Tier
Target Environment Quiet homes, 1-on-1 conversations Casual dining, office meetings, driving Crowded restaurants, large gatherings, winds
Feedback Cancellation (Anti-squeal) ✓ (Standard) ✓ (Proactive) ✓ (Instant Adaptive)
Speech in Background Noise Manual adjustments Automatic directional focus 360° AI Speech Tracking & Isolation
Bluetooth Audio & Phone Calls — (Optional upgrade) ✓ (Stereo streaming) ✓ (Hands-free calls, tap control)
Rechargeable Battery Cases ✓ ✓ ✓ (Fast charger & portable power bank)
Automatic Calibration (AI Engine) — ✓ (Standard Environments) ✓ (Auto-adapts up to 20 soundscapes)

World-Leading Manufacturers

We carry the absolute latest releases from global clinical pioneers.

PHONAK

Swiss hearing excellence. Celebrated for Speech-in-Noise focus.

oticon

Danish brain-hearing technology. Preserves natural 360° soundscapes.

ReSound

Organic Hearing designs with exceptional iPhone/Android connectivity.

Not sure which style is right for your ear?

Our audiologists will take physical ear canal impressions and walk you through a comparison demonstration in our clinic.

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