Types of hearing aids

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Types of hearing aids

Hearing aids come in six major types, depending on where on the ear they are worn. In this section, you’ll learn the main advantages and disadvantages of each type of hearing aid, as well as which lifestyle and level of hearing loss they are best suited for.

In-the-ear (ITE)

Easy to handle and insert into the ear
Long-lasting battery life
Available in a variety of flesh tones

In-the-canal (ITC)

Discreet
Natural hearing experience
Cuts down on feedback

Completely-in-canal (CIC)

Very discreet
Low feedback due to placement
Stays in place

Behind-the-ear (BTE)

Easy to handle
Easy to adjust
Larger batteries for longer battery life

Receiver-in-the-canal (RIC)

No “plugged up” feeling
Minimizes sounds of your own voice by allowing sounds to escape ear canal
Small, virtually unnoticeable casings

Invisible-in-canal (IIC)

Least noticeable hearing aid
Placement produces natural sound localization
Reduced occlusion