Hearing Aid Brands
What are the best hearing aid brands?
Are you finding it difficult to compare the different hearing aid brands on the market? You’re not alone. At Hearing Choices we work with the leading hearing aid brands and together with our partner of network clinics located around Australia will help you find the very best hearing aid to suit your lifestyle, budget and hearing loss. Choosing a hearing aid brand or model doesn’t have to be confusing, a hearing choices consultant can help guide you through different options no matter your needs or budget. We have some of Australia’s most competitive prices and offer a 45 day risk free trial for all hearing aids purchased through Hearing Choices. If you need more information or advice, please contact us today on 1300 848 335 or fill out the form on this page and a hearing choices consultant will be in touch within a matter of minutes. There are 9 major hearing aid brands and over 1000 devices currently on the market. So what are they? We have put together a comprehensive list of hearing aid manufacturers and their latest model to help you select the very best hearing aid.
The Top Hearing Aid Brands
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Hearing Choices provides advice about the best hearing aids available today. By purchasing a hearing aid through Hearing Choices you can save up to 40% compared to the average retail pricing on all the leading hearing aid brands.
Our pricing is completely transparent and we aim to have some of Australia’s most competitive hearing aid prices. All hearing aids sold through Hearing Choices come with local care from a trusted partner Audiologist as well as a 45 day trial period with a money back satisfaction guarantee.
Our network of pre-vetted and trusted Audiologists are located Australia wide.
If you need a second opinion, or are looking for advice about the latest hearing aids on the market give us a call on 1300 848 335 or contact us through our website or livechat. We are work with all the leading hearing aid manufacturers and provide advice based on your lifestyle, budget and hearing loss.
These are the main hearing aid brands.
1. Unitron Hearing Aids
- Like Phonak, Unitron is owned by the Sonova group and is a Canadian company.
- Patients love Unitron as they can use their flex trial system to easily test different technology levels and upgrade their technology as required.
- The Moxi Now is the worlds smallest Wireless RIC device, you need to see it to believe it.
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2. Widex Hearing Aids
- Widex is based was founded in 1956 in Denmark and has representation in over 100 countries. It is still owned by a relative of the original founders.
- Widex claims to have around 10% global market share of the hearing aid market.
- Widex now includes it’s Zen tinnitus management system on most of its devices and is known for being one of the leaders in this area.
- The company targets its devices at active people and those looking for connectivity with the iPhone.
- Clinics in Australia: Bloom Hearing
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3. Oticon Hearing Aids
- Oticon was founded by Hans Demant and is now owned by the William Demant Group
- The Oticon OPN was the world’s first Internet of thing hearing aids.
- Oticon is the leader in connectivity and wireless streaming and are known for inventing the very first digital device
- Clinics in Australia (William Demant): Audioclinic,Adelaide Digital hearing clinics Hearing Life and Western Hearing
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4. Hansaton Hearing Aids
- Hansaton was founded in 1957 in Germany
- It is a recent arrival to Australia and is owned by Sonova, who also own Phonak and Unitron.
- One of the first to come out with rechargeable hearing aids.
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5. Starkey Hearing Aids
- Starkey was founded in 1967 and is an American hearing aid manufacturer
- They own a number of brands including, Starkey, Audibel and NuEar.
- They were the first company to introduce In the Canal hearing aids which were famously worn by Ronald Regan!
- Starkey has a foundation which operates around the globe and distributes hearing aids to those in need.
- Clinics in Australia: IHear
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6. Phonak Hearing Aids
- Phonak was founded in 1947 and is now owned by Sonova, it is a sister company of Unitron.
- Phonak was one of the first company’s to launch rechargeable hearing aids and also has a cochlear implant division.
- Autosense OS automatically adjusts your hearing aids to suit your listening environment on the fly.
- One of the worlds most popular hearing aid brands.
- They are one of the leaders in hearing aids for children.
- Clinics in Australia: Connect Hearing
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7. Resound Hearing Aids
- Resound was founded in 1943 and has representation in over 80 countries, it is part of the GN ReSound Group.
- Resound strives for innovation and is constantly pushing the boundaries on what is possible with hearing aids.
- They have a proprietary 2.4 GHz technology for better speech understanding.
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8. Bernafon Hearing Aids
- Bernafon was founded in the second world war and is part of the William Demant group.
- Bernafon offers quality devices at slightly lower prices than the other manufacturers and therefore their devices are perfect for first time users or those looking for a more budget option.
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9. Signia Hearing Aids
- Siemens was one of the first manufacturers of hearing aids way back in 1913.
- The Siemens hearing aid division was bought out by Sivantos in 2015.
- Siemens was one of the first to integrate Bluetooth into their devices.
- The Signia range of devices are excellent at identifying speech and reducing any background noises.
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The Best Hearing Aid Brands
Hearing Choices is one of Australia’s best resources to find all the information you need about the top hearing aid brands. Hearing aids can be a personal choice, your Audiologist should choose the best fit for your specific needs. Australia has access to all the leading hearing aid brands so no matter what your hearing needs are there will be a hearing aid for you. All the hearing aid brands listed on this page are top tier brands and cater for all lifestyles and levels of hearing loss.
Browse our site and you can view all the top brands and models of hearing aids. You can call us or submit a contact form and one of our phone consultants will be in touch to provide preliminary advice about the hearing aid brands and arrange an appointment with a partnered Hearing Choices audiologist.
Only after a thorough examination and fitting session will you be able to choose the top hearing aid brand for you.
Patients with hearing difficulties are lucky that there are a wide range of hearing aid brands to choose from in Australia. Furthermore, patients who are seen by Hearing Choices experts have the luxury of choosing from any brand or manufacturer they like.
Some industry operators have agreements in place with leading hearing aid manufacturers to only sell their products.
While most hearing aid brands do the job of improving hearing, some brands have added features such as bluetooth or drowning out noise.
Having freedom of choice of hearing aid brand is always better for the consumer.
Hearing aids are a significant investment and therefore choosing the right brand is important. Hearing Choices’s consultants and partner audiologists will do their best to find the perfect fit for you.
Hearing Aid Prices Guide
Hearing Aid Prices In Australia start from around $1,350 for entry level devices until $4,000 for premium devices. Prices of hearing aids from the leading brand depends on the model, technology and style of hearing aid chosen. At Hearing Choices you can save up to 40% on all the leading brands.
| Brand | Most Popular Model | Price from | Technology |
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| Oticon | Oticon OPN | $2,450 | Premium |
| Siemens | Siemens Signia Pure Primax | $2,300 | Premium |
| Phonak | Phonak Audeo B | $1,350 | Premium |
| Widex | Widex Beyond Fusion | $2,100 | Premium |
| Unitron | Unitron Moxi Tempus | $2,350 | Premium |
| Starkey | Starkey Muse | $1,450 | Premium |
What Is The Best Hearing Aid Brand?
There are a number of hearing aid brands and manufacturers and each company has their own slight difference or point of comparison. While we’re committed to providing customers with choice and the most advanced hearing technology available, there is no “best” hearing aid brand as it all comes down to a matter of comfort or preference.
As mentioned above there are some brands that are more suited to helping you hear in noisy environments such as the workplace, there are also other hearing aid brands that sync with personal devices such as mobile phones. The best hearing aid for you will match both your unique lifestyle and the hearing loss symptoms affecting you.
Whichever is the right product for you, we won’t just help you find it, we’ll also ensure you’re fitted by an expert so you’re comfortable right from the get go.
What are the biggest hearing aid brands?
This is a difficult question to answer but some of the most notable hearing aid manufacturers include, GN Resound, Siemens, Unitron, Widex, Bernafon, Sonic, Starkey, Phonak & Oticon.
Cochlear is also a well respected brand that many have heard of but unlike the others they specialise in physical implants designed to help you regain your hearing rather than an external device.
Like in most industries, new players come and go but the manufacturers listed here have stood the test of time. Most reputable audiologists will recommend to you a product made by one of these companies.
Where Are My Hearing Aids Manufactured?
Hearing aids are manufactured in a number of different countries around the world. For instance Phonak is headquartered in Switzerland, Oticon is based in Denmark with Starkey and Sonic hearing aids originate out of the United States. Siemens devices are manufactured in Germany and Unitron are made in Canada. We highlight where hearing aids are sourced from in greater detail on our individual brands pages.
Interesting Facts About Hearing Aid Manufacturers
While it seems like there is plenty of competition in the world of hearing aids, in recent times a lot of acquisitions have taken place meaning certain companies have a larger market share than you might have originally thought.
For example, did you know Unitron and Phonak are essentially the same company? Unitron and Phonak are owned by Swiss based umbrella company Sonova.
Oticon, Sonic and Bernafon hearing aids all come from the same place too as they are owned by parent company William Demant group. Starkey, Siemens, GN Resound and Widex are still independent
More Information About Hearing Aid Brands
At Hearing Choices we aim to have as much information about hearing devices available on our website. However, due to technology evolving really quickly, sometimes the information found here may be slightly out of date. We aim to update the information found here frequently in order to keep consumers informed.
Hearing aids are expensive and similar to purchasing other items of similar price, a lot of time should be spent researching and evaluating the different types of products available on the market before purchasing.
Our goal is to provide customers with as much valuable information as possible, all available in the one place. If you can’t find what you’re looking for on our website, please get in touch either via the many contact forms by live chat or call us on the number above. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
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In response to the below post, I have Starkey Halo 2 and I can use the microphone on my iPhone and stream audio from that directly to my hearing aids. The feature is called Live Listen and it’s located on the iPhone in Settings – Accessibility – MFi Hearing Devices – Hearing Aids – Start Live Listen.
Fishdetector | April 30, 2018
I am an iphone user “SE”. I want to put my phone in the middle of a restaurant table so that I can better hear those around the table above ambient noise. The microphone will pickup the table conversation and bluetooth the audio from the table to my Oticon streamer. Is this possible now?
Hearing Choices Staff | May 6, 2018
Hi Joe, i don’t think that is possible at the moment. You can get a remote microphone to stream audio to your hearing aids but nothing as of yet that will stream to your hearing aids using the iPhone microphone. Have a look at the Oticon connect clip if it’s compatible with your hearing aids.
I use eye glasses 90% of the time, is the BTE type a problem?
Hi Bill, not a problem at all. We have someone in the office who wears glasses and has BTE hearing aids. You may need to try one or two different bte shapes to get one that fits with your glasses but it’s certainly not a problem once you get it right. The hearing aid just sits slightly on top of the frame.
I have had behind the ear aids, which are probably at least 8 years old.
What is the best brand,model # & price of a pair aids are available now for listening to music on a regular basis ( both high & low volume ) ?
Hi Mark, have a look at the new Widex hearing aids. They have really great music programs and the quality is excellent. Both for streaming and live music.
My hearing has gone almost compleatly all of a sudden and what hearing aids would be the best for me. Prefer a type not very visible if possible. Was thinking of ITC OR ITE Siemens Pure Primes. Any advise would be helpful.
JOHN
Hi John, for sudden hearing loss please go see a doctor immediately.
What is the best hearing aids for clarity of voices in a loud environment?
Hi Kathy, a receiver in the canal hearing aid will be the best in that type of environment. Hearing aids with advanced or premium technology would be appropriate depending on your budget. Check out either the Unitron Moxi All 700, 800 or Pro or the Widex Beyond Fusion 330 or 440 device. Both have great performance in noise and would be our first picks.
I am an iphone user “SE”. I want to put my phone in the middle of a restaurant table so that I can better hear those around the table above ambient noise. The microphone will pickup the table conversation and bluetooth the audio from the table to my Oticon streamer. Is this possible now?
Hi Joe, i don’t think that is possible at the moment. You can get a remote microphone to stream audio to your hearing aids but nothing as of yet that will stream to your hearing aids using the iPhone microphone. Have a look at the Oticon connect clip if it’s compatible with your hearing aids.
I have a pair of resound aids that are around 8 to 9 years old. Whilst they still work well I have been advised that parts are now difficult to come by. I am considering buying something from the new Linx range. I am entitled to a contribution from veterans affairs. I have been told that a pair of 3D7 would suit but they appear quite expensive. Can you give me a quote for these and any advice about alternative solutions to achieve a similar outcome for less expenditure.
Hi Ivan, please get in touch with us on 1300 848 335. The new Linx 3D hearing aids are excellent and provide great quality streaming from an iPhone. There are a number of other alternatives but without first knowing what type of hearing loss, your budget and learn a little bit more about your lifestle it’s impossible to give a recommendation. Some other hearing aids within the same technology level would be the Oticon OPN 2, Unitron Moxi All 800, Widex Beyond 330 or the Phonak Audeo B70. There are some good options if you’re looking for something a little bit better value for money then the Resound you were quoted on.
I have oticon for 8 yrs and ready to replace. Have tried several (Juna 7) (bernafon) they did not work for me. Could hear louder but not as much clarity as old ones. Can’t afford the newer oticons offered to me. If I try bernafon again/thinking I didn’t get a good fitting. Would bernafon be comperable to oticons? Thank you
Hi Dororthy, Bernafon and Oticon are both owned by William Demant so while they will share some common technologies and hardware, but their sound processing won’t be exactly the same. Sonic is another brand owned by William Demant and you may want to consider trying there Enchant range which may give you better results. Your brain may need some time to adjust to the new hearing aids and how they process sound, so it would be advisable to wear them for at least 30 days before returning them to the clinic. Speak about your experiences with your hearing care professional as they may be able to make adjustments to the programming based on your feedback to increase clarity and give you the performance that you experienced with the older hearing aids. Your hearing loss has also likely changed in the 8 years since you bought your last pair so if your last pair of hearing aids haven’t been adjusted in a while it will take some time to get accustomed to the new aids. Technology in hearing aids has come a long way in the last 8 years so with perseverance and the right care from your Audiologist you should hopefully get an equal or better outcome than your older pair.
Muse iq is offered in this town. It isn’t even on your liar of good aids and the lowest level is 4900$ Canadian. What’s your opinion.
Hi Yvonne, we are based in Australia and the Muse IQ have not been released at the time of writing this post. They are expected to be release here at the end of May and we look forward to putting them through their paces to see how they perform. Starkey has excellent invisible hearing aids with the Soundlense Synergy so we look forward to seeing how the new Synergy IQ range compares to the previous generation.
I was recently given a price for two NuEar hearing aids of $5590.00. Is this a great brand and is the price also great?
Hi jean, Nuear are re-branded Starkey hearing aids which are great all round products. Unfortunately we can’t comment on pricing as we are based in Australia and NuEar is not sold here.
For those with an aged pensioner voucher, the term ‘top-up’ is used when selling the patient a more advanced hearing aid. Six years ago, I paid $900 top-up with no knowledge at all of what I was getting extra for the top-up. I either should have paid more or not paid anything because what I have are less than satisfactory.
What is the value of the voucher for a pair of hearing aids? In calculating the cost, is this dollar amount simply subtracted from the prices quoted for the devices in this website?
Hi Dennis, your hearing care professional should have explained the features better to you. We always say it’s as important not to underspend on a hearing aid then overpay. If you don’t get the features you need in your hearing aid, you won’t wear them. The prices on our website can be deducted by $600 for a single hearing aid or $1,300 for a pair of hearing aids if you are an eligible pensioner.
I have severe/profound hearing loss. Have been wearing hearing aids for over 50 years. My last aids were Phonak which I have had for 5 1/2 years. Now am looking at replacing then with Resound Linx 3D 9. Are they suitable for my type of hearing lost. Price I have been given is $4285 x 2
Hi Maryanne, the Resound Linx 3D device is a great device and has alot of great features such as Bluetooth streaming, Noise reduction and other things such as telecare. For Severe or Profound hearing loss you may need powered domes or possible the newly released Enzo 3D which is a high powered BTE. Without seeing a copy of your Audiogram it’s impossible to give definitive advice. Please give us a call on 1300 848 335 and we can have one of our Audiologists have a look and possible give a more competitive quote.
For several reasons I want to choose between Bernafon and ReSound. I want to be able to clearly hear speech – low, soft female voice and high pitched child’s voice in fairly quit environment. Natural sounding live music is important to me but is second to hearing clearly spoken words. Which would you recommend?
Hi Charles, either of the Bernafon or Resound would be suitable for your use case. It really comes down to the hearing care professional who will be fitting the device and their experience. We’ve had really great feedback on the New Resound Linx 3D device for high frequency hearing loss, it also has a good music program which will help with the live music. If live music is important for you, i’d encourage you to have a look at the Widex Beyond range, they have a large dynamic range and a dedicated music mode which is excellent, they are also great for the use cases you listed.
I have been recommended 1 only Linx 3D 561 GN Resound aid.
Does $2700 represent fair value?
Hi John, that’s a fairly decent price and certainly lower than some of the larger clinics. Our price for those are $2,300.
My mother ages 88yrs was quoted $7090 for 2 Oticon OPN (3) from AudioClinic.
This price includes complete care.
Does this quote represent a reasonable cost or is it excessive?
Hi Yvonne, where is your mother located? That price does seem very expensive. Our prices for the OPN 3’s is $3,700 after taking into account the subsidy from the OHS. For private patients the OPN 3’s are $4,900. Quite a significant difference.
I recently purchased aids and am majorly disappointed with
them. I still have the option to return them so I am told.
These are so loud I just about scream from the outside
noises. Many times I can not understand what people are saying
to me. I want to make these work and have been very persistant
at wearing them but maybe these are just not the right choice
for me.
Please help
Hi Cheryl, before returning the hearing aids make sure you go back to your Audiologist so they can make adjustments based on the issues you are having. It can also take some time for your brain to get used to the new sounds you are hearing and therefore sounds can sound jarring or too loud at first as your brain gets used to hearing again. Take note of the environments you are having difficulty in and let your Audiologist know, the more information you give them the better adjustments they will be able to make.
Who and where do these devices fall among the name brands listed?
AGX hearing aids are manufactured by William Demant. They will be similar to the Oticon and Bernfaon hearing aids who are also manufactured by the same company.
What are the best hearing aids?
Hi David, there are no “best” hearing aids. All the hearing aids listed on this page come from the worlds top hearing aid manufacturers and are suitable to treat a wide variety of hearing loss. The “best” hearing aid is the one that provides the best performance and has the features to match your level of hearing loss, lifestyle and of course, budget. After a consultation, our hearing care professionals will be able to provide the necessary advice and guidance on what would be an appropriate device for your needs.
Which Brand and model has the least circuit noise? I am interested in Rec in the canal, high digital tech features
Hi there, the data Circuit noise data isn’t readily available from the hearing aid manufacturers. Having said that, we’ve never had anyone complain about circuit noise and any issues you are covered by a full 3 year manufacturer warranty.
What warranty do you provide with your hearing aids?
Hi Christina, all our hearing aids come with a full 3 year manufacturer warranty for repairs. Some of the manufactures also provide 1 year warranty for loss or damage provided you pay a small deductible.