Behind-the-ear (BTE)
A small case sits behind your ear and sends sound through a thin tube into your ear canal.
Visible
Rechargeable
$2,000 to $4,500 a pair
Hearing aids
Four styles, from powerful behind-the-ear models to ones that are almost invisible. Compare them below, then try them at the clinic before you decide.
Compare the four styles
| Style | How visible | Power | Who it suits | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behind-the-ear (BTE) | Visible | Rechargeable | Mild to profound hearing loss, children, larger controls | $2,000 to $4,500 a pair |
| Receiver-in-canal (RIC) | Discreet | Rechargeable | Most adults with mild to severe hearing loss | $2,500 to $6,000 a pair |
| In-the-ear (ITE) | Discreet | Disposable battery | Adults who wear glasses or masks | $2,000 to $5,000 a pair |
| Completely-in-canal (CIC) | Almost invisible | Disposable battery | Mild to moderate hearing loss, wide ear canals | $2,500 to $5,500 a pair |
Explore each style
Receiver-in-canal (RIC)
A slim case behind the ear connects to a tiny speaker that sits inside your ear canal.
Discreet
Rechargeable
$2,500 to $6,000 a pair
In-the-ear (ITE)
A custom-made shell fills the outer bowl of your ear, with all the parts inside.
Discreet
Disposable battery
$2,000 to $5,000 a pair
Completely-in-canal (CIC)
A tiny custom hearing aid that sits deep in your ear canal and is almost invisible.
Almost invisible
Disposable battery
$2,500 to $5,500 a pair