Compare Hearing Aid Model Styles & Types

We offer modern hearing solutions with options to fit your budget. Explore the types of hearing aids we offer and discover which style might fit you.

In-the-ear (ITE) Hearing Aids

Comfortable and discreet.

In-the-ear (ITE) types of hearing aids have the latest digital technology contained in a custom-molded casing that fits in the ear. ITE hearing aid styles are extremely discreet and comfortable to wear.

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Receiver-in-canal (RIC) Hearing Aids

Superior sound quality.

Our RIC types of hearing aids offer the most natural sound experience by placing the speaker directly in the canal. Bonus: RIC hearing aid styles are also small and very discreet.

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Behind-the-ear (BTE) Hearing Aids

Powerful and easy to use.

If you need a big boost in sound, BTE types of hearing aids offer the highest amplification capability. For all their power, BTE hearing aid styles are very easy to maintain and take care of.

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Which hearing aid is right for me?

Choosing a style and model of hearing aids depends on your specific hearing loss needs and personal preferences for style and features. By learning more about the attributes of BTE, ITE and RIC hearing aids, you’ll get a better idea of what each type of hearing aid offers. It’ll also help prepare you to have a discussion with a hearing care professional about what’s right for you.

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If you’re always on the go, Miracle-Ear’s ITE hearing aids are molded to fit your ears, allowing them to stay securely in place through all your activities.

Using a small electrical wire instead of an ear hook and a dark, opaque ear dome, RIC hearing aids are more discreet than other over-the-ear hearing aids.

ITE hearing aids are custom molded to sit inside the ear, meaning they’re also extremely discreet and comfortable to wear all day.

All hearing aids magnify sounds from both high- and low-frequency ranges, offering listening improvements in all kinds of environments and situations. RICs often offer a broader fitting range than customs and are smaller in size than a BTE while still providing a fair amount of power, generally. They’re more discreet than a BTE.

BTE hearing aids have the most powerful sound amplification, making them a great option for people who want essential aid functions at a great value.

All electronics sit outside of the ear with BTE hearing aids, so they can be cleaned more easily and are the least susceptible to moisture and wax .

ITE hearing aid molds can be completed in just 10 minutes. Once the mold is complete, your custom hearing aids will be made to fit the exact contours of your ears, making your devices comfortable to wear all day long.

Since BTE hearing aids are larger than most styles, they’re able to house larger batteries with longer lifespans. Hearing aids with rechargeable batteries can be charged in as little as 30 minutes. After a quick half-hour charge, you’ll be ready to wear your hearing aids for up to eight hours. With an overnight charge, they’ll last up to 24 hours, so you can enjoy more than an entire day of sound.

Since the speaker rests closer to the ear canal, sounds are clearer and more natural with RIC and custom hearing aids.

RIC and BTE hearing aids are packed with powerful technology. These devices offer features like directional microphones , noise reduction and voice recognition .

Find what's right for you

Finding the right hearing aid model and style for your lifestyle can help you connect with your loved ones and get the most out of life. Schedule an appointment at your local Miracle-Ear and work with a certified Hearing Care Professional to find the best type of hearing aid for you.

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