The ability to hear plays an integral role in our daily lives. However, this fundamental sense can be compromised for those with hearing loss. Thankfully, hearing aids have emerged as a remarkable solution, opening up a world of improved communication. In this article, we delve into the transformative benefits of these devices by exploring the top hearing aids of the year.
Jabra Enhance Plus
The Jabra Enhance Plus by GN Hearing is a medical-grade self-fitting hearing aid. Priced at $799, these modern wireless earbuds offer features like speech enhancement, directional microphones, noise reduction, feedback suppression, and Bluetooth streaming. They also include user-friendly functionalities such as streaming audio and hands-free calling (limited to iPhones).
Sony CRE-C10
Sony’s new CRE-C10 is a discreet in-ear hearing aid that falls into the “invisible in-ear” category. Developed in collaboration with WS Audiology, the CRE-C10 offers a top-tier hearing experience in a compact design. Priced at $1000 per pair, it features a self-fitting app, self-adjusting optimization for different environments, and an impressive battery life of up to 70 hours.
Lexie Powered by Bose
Lexie B2 Powered by Bose is a pair of receiver-in-canal hearing aids with advanced features. They provide excellent sound quality, volume control, directional microphones, noise reduction, feedback, and wind-noise suppression. Although the B2 utilizes Bluetooth technology to connect with the Lexie app, it doesn’t support streaming phone calls, music, or other audio. It has rechargeable capabilities and is priced at $999.
HP Hearing PRO
The HP Hearing PRO is a self-fitting hearing aid co-branded by Hewlett-Packard and developed by Nuheara, an Australian audio device manufacturer. With its innovative Ear ID™ system, the HP Hearing PRO calibrates the hearing aids based on a person’s hearing loss. The device offers remarkable speech understanding in noisy environments with directional microphones. It includes features like active noise cancellation, Bluetooth streaming for music and phone calls, and exceptional sound quality.
Eargo 7
The Eargo 7 is a rechargeable completely-in-canal hearing aid. It features Sound Adjust+ with Clarity Mode for enhanced speech in loud environments. Other features include noise reduction, water resistance, and a rechargeable battery lasting up to 16 hours. However, it doesn’t support Bluetooth streaming. Priced at $2,950, the Eargo 7 offers professional online support for added convenience.
MDHearing VOLT MAX
The VOLT MAX is a rechargeable behind-the-ear hearing aid that adjusts to a person’s hearing loss. It offers adaptive noise reduction, directional microphones, feedback cancellation, and app-based control. MDHearing sells the VOLT MAX starting at $1,900. They are also advocates of the Auracast Bluetooth LE wireless broadcasting system and plan to adopt it in the future.
