Hearing aid styles
A simple guide to hearing aid styles
Hearing aids come in a range of styles — from models that sit discreetly behind the ear to custom pieces that disappear inside the canal. Here’s how the styles differ, what today’s technology can do, and how to tell which one is likely to suit you.
Finding your fit
How to tell which style is right for you
There’s no single “best” style — the right one comes down to four things your Hearing Instrument Specialist weighs up with you.
Your hearing
The type and degree of your hearing loss narrows down which styles can deliver enough power for you.
Your ears
The size and shape of your ear canal decides how small a device can comfortably and securely sit.
Your lifestyle
Streaming, calls, active days — how you live points to the features and the style that suit you.
Your dexterity
How easily you handle small parts and charging helps us land on a size you’ll enjoy using daily.
The styles
Explore the styles
Starting with the most common fit and moving to the most discreet. Select any style to see the models we carry.
RIE
Receiver in ear
The most popular style. A discreet behind-the-ear casing with the receiver sitting in your canal — natural, comfortable sound at nearly any level of loss.
See RIE models →
BTE
Behind the ear
A light casing rests behind the ear and connects to a slim tube or earmould. Easy to handle and powerful — it suits the widest range of hearing loss.
See BTE models →
ITC
In the canal
Custom-moulded to fill the lower part of your outer ear. A mid-size, easy-to-insert option with good battery life for mild-to-moderate loss.
See ITC models →
CIC
Completely in canal
Sits deep in the canal so it is barely visible. A discreet, custom-moulded fit for mild-to-moderate hearing loss.
See CIC models →
IIC
Invisible in the canal
Our most hidden style — custom-built to sit out of sight inside the canal, for clear sound that no one can see.
Ask us about IIC →
MIH
Microphone in helix
The microphone tucks into the curve of your outer ear while the body hides in the canal — nearly invisible, with natural, wind-shielded sound.
Ask us about MIH →
Modern hearing aids
Today’s hearing aids do far more than turn up the volume
Whichever style you choose, modern hearing aids connect to the devices you use every day — streaming audio, recharging overnight and adjusting to the world around you automatically.
Bluetooth streaming
Connect to your phone, TV and computer and hear calls, shows and music straight in your ears.
Rechargeable power
Charge overnight and go all day — no tiny batteries to fumble with or replace.
Automatic & discreet
Smart processing adapts to each room on its own, so you can forget you’re even wearing them.
Free hearing test
Still not sure which style suits you?
Book a free hearing test and one of our Hearing Instrument Specialists will match a style to your hearing, your ears and your day-to-day — no pressure, no obligation.
