{"id":211354,"date":"2024-08-20T11:58:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T11:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/08\/20\/the-best-hearing-aids-of-2024-reviewed-by-experts\/"},"modified":"2024-08-20T11:58:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T11:58:00","slug":"the-best-hearing-aids-of-2024-reviewed-by-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/08\/20\/the-best-hearing-aids-of-2024-reviewed-by-experts\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Hearing Aids of 2024, Reviewed by Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"lead-in-text-callout\">for those with<\/span> hearing challenges, there\u2019d long been just one option for dealing with it: an expensive, bulky hearing aid prescribed by a doctor. That changed in 2022 when the US Food and Drug Administration approved over-the-counter hearing aid devices, giving consumers access to a vast and growing array of alternatives. Today, there are more hearing aids than ever, and they come in all different shapes, sizes, and most importantly, prices. How does a $100 hearing aid compare to a $5,000 prescription device for treating mild to moderate hearing loss? We\u2019ve been testing products for the past two years to answer that question.<\/p>\n<p>To help us out with this analysis, we brought in an expert. Licensed audiologist Ruth Reisman analyzed all of these hearing aids in a scientific lab setting, approving only models that amplified noises at safe levels. At the same time, I did hands-on (ears-on?) testing of these hearing aids around my home, outside, and in noisy environments.<\/p>\n<p>We found plenty to like on the market today\u2014and plenty of aids we\u2019d avoid. The Jabra Enhance Select 300 has the current crown as the best hearing aid, with the Eargo Link and Sony CRE-C10 close behind. Here\u2019s our complete roundup of the best prescription and over-the-counter hearing aids we tested and approved.<\/p>\n<p><em>Updated June 2024: We\u2019ve added the Jabra Enhance Select 500 and Linner Mars.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed\">\n<\/figure>\n<h2>Compare The Best Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n<p><strong><em>Power up with unlimited access to<\/em> WIRED<em>.<\/em><\/strong> <em>Get best-in-class reporting that\u2019s too important to ignore for just <del>$2.50<\/del> $1 per month for 1 year. Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content. Subscribe Today.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-umhxW kGxnNB responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image may contain Screen Electronics Projection Screen and White Board\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eybHBd fptoWY responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/gp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/divider-guides.png\"\/><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>What to Consider Before You Buy<\/h2>\n<p>Every person is unique, and so are their hearing loss needs. To find a device that suits your needs and lifestyle, consider these factors. For more tips, check out our guide on How to Buy a Hearing Aid.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hearing aids shouldn\u2019t bankrupt you.<\/strong> With such a steep price and minimal insurance coverage, it\u2019s no wonder why so many people put off hearing loss treatment. Between audiologist visits, hearing aid orders, custom fittings, and maintenance, it\u2019s justifiable that you might postpone treatment rather than fork over your credit card. It\u2019s vital you know your budget before you start browsing for hearing aids. Many brands offer trial periods where you can test out the device for a set number of days and, if they\u2019re a bad fit, return them free of charge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It doesn\u2019t have to be obvious<\/strong> that you\u2019re wearing a hearing aid. Despite cartoonish media depictions of hunched-over seniors screaming \u201cWHAT?!\u201d at every person who tries to talk to them, hearing loss doesn\u2019t discriminate by age. With nearly 10 million Americans under the age of 60 affected, more should be taking advantage of the sleekly designed hearing aids on the market. Similar to the stigmas that keep people from seeking mental health treatment, the hearing loss community is plagued by self-consciousness when it comes to wearing these devices. Modern in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids have come a long way in subtlety.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opt for a professional hearing test<\/strong> over an online one. While online and app-based tests are a good way to dip your toes in and see whether you have hearing loss, a detailed audiogram that only an in-office visit can provide is a far better option. A hearing professional can use this audiogram to calibrate hearing aids to your specific needs.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>for those with hearing challenges, there\u2019d long been just one option for dealing with it: an expensive, bulky hearing aid prescribed by a doctor. 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