What to Consider Before Buying a Hearing Aid

This guide will provide key information to consider before purchasing hearing aids including Bluetooth functionality, feature comparisons, over-the-counter options, and Zepp Clarity One hearing aids for 2023.

Choosing the Right Brand:

During your research, look for brands with a strong track record, positive reviews, and a wide range of models that cater to different hearing needs. Key features to look for are:

• Sound processing:  Ability to mitigate background noise, filter signals through different channels based on pitch and focused amplification in specific directions.
• Connectivity: Ability to connect to Bluetooth, smartphone apps, and hearing aid accessories.
• Ease of Use: Daily care of your devices (e.g., are the hearing aids rechargeable, or do they need batteries every 5-10 days?)

Hidden Hearing Aid Options

Style and design can be one of the most important factors when deciding which type of device to pursue.

There are two main categories of hearing aids:

• In-the-ear (ITE) - ITE hearing aids can be less visible and more discrete while allowing the ear to take advantage of natural cues filtered by the outer ear
• Behind-the-ear (BTE) - BTE hearing aids can be more visible to others and may require additional maintenance. Most hearing aid companies use the same type of computer chip in both their ITE and BTE styles.