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What to consider when choosing a hearing aid 

There are a number of factors you need to consider when choosing a hearing aid.

Lifestyle 

It is important to consider every aspect of your favorite activities when selecting the most appropirate hearing aid for you.

Our What's right for you test takes you through 10 questions about your lifestyle and will help you choose the right hearing aid.

Please do also visit our Listening environments page to see which category of hearing aid will best fit your needs.

Type of hearing aid 

Each hearing loss is different and requires different amplification.

Click here to read more about the different types of hearing aids.

Physiology 

The shape and size of the outer ear and ear canal may determine which type of hearing aid you can wear.

 Technology 

A combination of different technological features may benefit your particular hearing loss.        

 Volume control and program button 

Some instruments adjust automatically, while others have manual controls for volume and/or alternating between listening programs.