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Types of Hearing Aids Hear Better, Improve Your Life

If you struggle with hearing loss, you’re not alone. Just like millions of others, you can improve your hearing and reconnect to your world with the help of hearing aids.

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What Is a Hearing Aid?

A hearing aid is a small, lightweight electronic device worn in or behind the ear to amplify sound and help people hear better in different environments. Many different types of hearing aids are available today, and Beltone offers a wide variety of solutions for people of all needs, lifestyles and levels of hearing loss. All Beltone hearing aids are digital and wireless and offer discreet designs, personalization and easy connectivity.

Hearing Aid Types

Behind-the-Ear (BTE)

Versatile, All-Day Comfort

BTE hearing aids are lightweight, durable, and designed to fit comfortably behind the ear. They provide powerful amplification for mild-to-profound hearing loss and offer customizable fit options. Their slightly larger size and replaceable batteries allow for more powerful features and easy adjustments—making them a great option for those who need reliable, all-day hearing support.

 

Features and Benefits

  • Comfortable, lightweight design for all-day wear
  • Suitable for a wide range of hearing loss levels
  • Customizable fit with earmold options
  • Bluetooth and wireless connectivity for seamless audio streaming

Receiver-in-Ear (RIE)

Discreet, Natural Sound

RIE hearing aids, including the miniRIE and microRIE, are our most popular hearing aid style, offering a perfect blend of comfort and performance, as well as rechargeable and replaceable battery-powered options. They feature a small, discreet casing that sits snugly behind the ear, with a receiver (speaker) placed inside the ear canal for a more natural listening experience.

 

Features and Benefits

  • Lightweight, discreet design for comfortable wear
  • Natural sound quality with minimal distortion
  • Compatible with standard receivers in different power levels and the innovative M&RIE receiver design
  • Custom or standard earmolds for a personalized fit

Completely-in-Canal (CIC)

Custom Design, Natural Hearing

CIC hearing aids are ultra-discreet, fitting entirely inside the ear canal. This design not only offers aesthetic appeal but also protects against wind noise interference, ensuring a natural and seamless listening experience. Ideal for those with mild-to-severe hearing loss, CIC hearing aids deliver clear, comfortable sound in a compact form. They use replaceable batteries.

 

Features and Benefits

  • Small, discreet design for nearly invisible wear
  • Custom-molded for a comfortable and secure fit
  • Provides natural wind noise reduction
  • Designed for an immersive, natural hearing experience
 
 

In-the-Ear (ITE) & In-the-Canal (ITC)

Powerful Performance, Personalized Fit

ITE and ITC hearing aids sit comfortably inside the ear and are custom-molded for a secure, natural fit. These styles offer a modern, earbud-like design and powerful technology capable of treating mild-to-severe hearing loss. With replaceable or rechargeable batteries, Bluetooth connectivity, and a convenient programmable push-button for easy access and adjustments, these hearing aids combine form and function for everyday hearing support.

Features and Benefits

  • Custom-molded fit for maximum comfort and security
  • Replaceable or rechargeable batteries
  • Bluetooth connectivity for streaming and calls
  • Convenient, programmable push-button for personalized control
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Beltone Hearing Aids

Browse Beltone's award-winning lineup of hearing aids and discover the hearing solution that's right for you.