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How much do hearing aids cost in the UK?
Hearing aid prices
The average price of hearing aids varies widely. It depends on the model, the additional features you want and also what kind of hearing loss you have, so we can’t give you an exact price. That's why we recommend coming to see us first. Once we've been through your hearing test results together, we'll then be able to talk about what hearing aid is right for you and your budget.
Hearing aid price comparison table
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Level Feature categories |
Essential |
Performance |
Advanced |
Premium |
Premium+ |
| Sound quality in quiet environments | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Sound quality in moderate noise | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Sound quality in loud environments | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Rechargeable batteries | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
| Bluetooth capability | With Streamer | With Streamer | ✔ |
✔ | ✔ |
| Model examples | Oticon Ria 1, Ria 2 | Bernafon Viron 5, Oticon Siya 1, Siya 2 |
Oticon More 3, Opn S 3, Opn 3 | Oticon More 2, Opn S 2, Exceed 2 | Oticon More 1, Opn S 1, Opn 1, Xceed 1 |
| Try risk free | Try risk free | Try risk free | Try risk free |
*Note that the star ratings above demonstrate how well each hearing aid price level delivers on various benefits and features. The ratings are provided for illustrative purposes.
What is included in the price of our hearing aids?
- Hidden Hearing welcome
60-day money-back guarantee – 24-month warranty – Finance plans available. - Hearing aid maintenance
Free lifetime aftercare service (for the lifetime of the hearing aid) – Self-guided resources – Six-monthly check-up for your hearing aid. - Protecting your hearing and hearing aid
Exclusive access to our Oneplan customer care scheme (from £75 per year) – Free batteries for 3 years – Free annual hearing tests
Want to learn how to make your hearing aids more affordable?
Our experts can help you to understand which financing options are available to you, and we can guide you every step of the way. Book a free consultation to learn more.
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How can you save on hearing aid costs?
When you buy hearings aids from Hidden Hearing, we help you to understand the different payment and protection options available to you, based on your financial situation.
Flexible payment options
You’ll have the option to spread the cost of your hearing aid over time so that you don’t have to pay all in one go.
Financing hearing aids
Protect your hearing aid
Oneplan is our customer care scheme, exclusive to Hidden Hearing customers. Protect your hearing aid against theft, damage and loss for an annual cost (for up to five years).
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Would you like to talk to us about buying a hearing aid?
Please call us on 0800 0372 080, and we can help by discussing your options. Or book a free appointment
Smart investment
Investing in hearing care is investing in your health. When considering the price of hearing aids, it’s worth taking a minute to think about how they’ll improve your quality of life. A recent study by Marketing Research, Inc. and the Hearing Industries Association showed that the majority of hearing aid users reported the following benefits:
- Higher quality of life
- Improved communication
- Better performance at work
- Increased levels of confidence
FAQs about hearing aid prices
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As mentioned above, hearing aid prices in the UK range widely in price, due to differences in models, styles and performance. Since the type of hearing aid you’ll need will depend on the severity of your hearing loss, having your hearing tested by one of our professionals is an important first step. They’ll then walk you through all the available pricing options and payment plans.
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The two main reasons for hearing aid prices being so high are: continuous monetary investment by hearing aid industries in improving hearing aid technology and the bundled pricing model, which includes both the services of a highly trained hearing care expert and the price of the hearing aid.
In the same way that we pay a higher price for the technology provided in computers, tablets, and mobile phones, we can expect to pay for the advanced technology in hearing aids.
The advanced technology used in hearing aids is developed through continuous research. The hearing aid industry spends hundreds of millions of pounds every year to develop the technology for these devices.
This means that today’s technology is more advanced than ever. The costs of these advancements is reflected in the price.
Additionally, hearing aids are part of a bundled price. As mentioned above, the cost of hearing aids includes not only the cost of the hearing aids themselves, but it also includes the services provided by your hearing care expert. You’ll also have access to a range of free aftercare services.
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1. Your level of social engagement. If you go to a lot of social events, you’ll want to consider a mid-level or premium hearing aid. These hearing aids can provide a sound experience that caters to your active lifestyle. Premium hearing aids typically offer higher levels of noise reduction and improved speech understanding.
If your lifestyle involves a lower level of social engagement, and you engage in much quieter activities such as one-on-one conversations or walks in the park, then a basic, lower price range hearing aid might be enough to suit your specific hearing needs.
2. Technology level. If you want to be able to access advanced technology features such as Bluetooth® connectivity, automatic sound adjustment, and rechargeability, you’ll want to consider investing in a mid-level or premium hearing aid. But if you’re not interested in technological features, then basic, lower-priced hearing aids may be enough to suit your needs.
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Many people have hearing loss in both ears, not just one, so they’ll need to have a hearing aid for each ear. Depending on your hearing loss, a hearing care expert may recommend getting a hearing aid for both ears even if the hearing loss is severe in one ear and mild in the other. The reason for this is that it helps your brain to interpret and locate sound in a balanced fashion when both ears are aided.
Other benefits of wearing two hearing aids are that they:
- Provide equal levels of auditory stimulation in both ears, keeping your brain’s listening power in shape.
- Can transfer information back and forth from one another – rather than having one hearing aid working independently to interpret sound.
- Can be set at a lower volume – when the brain is receiving signals from two hearing aids, soft tones will automatically sound louder.
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