Best Hearing Aids You Can Buy Right Now

Hearing loss affects 28 million Americans, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). While hearing aids aren’t a cure, they can be effective in treating hearing loss and improving one’s quality of life. There are numerous options available, so it can be overwhelming to decide which hearing aid device to pick. That’s why we put together a few of our top picks for hearing aids below.

Starkey Livio Edge AI

The Livio Edge AI hearing aids use artificial intelligence and Wi-Fi to learn what the wearer likes. They’re designed to help people hear better in noisy social settings and can be used with iPhones and Android phones to help affected individuals understand speech better during phone calls. The hearing aids offer Bluetooth connectivity to stream audio from the television or music streaming device directly into the ears. They can detect falls and notify caregivers if the wearer hasn’t moved for a long time.

Eargo Neo HiFi

Eargo Neo HiFi hearing aids are designed for anyone with mild to moderate high-frequency hearing loss. Eargo’s revolutionary hearing aid design uses Flexi Fibers that fit inside the ear canal and sit comfortably without needing to be pushed deep into the canal. They come with four settings — TV, Quiet, Driving, and Noisy — that the wearer can adjust by simply tapping on the ear.

Phonak Lyric

Lyric is a 100% invisible hearing aid. People can wear it 24/7 for months at a time (up to 3 months) and hear natural sound without interference from wind noise or background chatter. It’s so comfortable that wearers may just forget they have these in. And the price? There’s no charge for the actual device. Payment is based on a yearly subscription, which includes replacement devices, professional follow-up care, and 24-hour support.

Audicus Aura

Audicus Aura hearing aids are designed for mild to moderately severe hearing loss and are customizable for the needs of the individual user. With an ergonomic design, these invisible hearing aids are comfortable to wear all day long. Their discreet size means they reduce buildup around the device, meaning less earwax cleanup for more efficiency. The best part is that this hearing device is one of the most affordable options on this list.