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Quality hearing aid solutions at Hidden Hearing, one of the UK's largest hearing care specialists
We offer a range of modern digital hearing aids. And with our 60-day money-back guarantee, you can try them at home, risk free.
Everyone’s needs are different, and our hearing care experts are here to help you choose the best hearing aid for you. They'll adjust your hearing aids so their personalised to suit you and your lifestyle.
4 popular types of hearing aids
Invisible hearing aids
The most discreet hearing aid models are in-the-ear (ITE). They’re almost invisible.
In-the-ear hearing aids
Versatile hearing aids
Behind-the-ear (BTE) models are available in various sizes and colours. They’re suitable for different levels of hearing loss.
Behind-the-ear hearing aids
Rechargeable hearing aids
Many modern hearing aids include rechargeable batteries with no compromise in sound quality or processing power.
Rechargeable hearing aids
Bluetooth® hearing aids
Bluetooth® hearing aids allow you to connect to other devices, such as smartphones and TVs.
Bluetooth® hearing aids
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Have you used a hearing aid before?
Discover Oticon Zeal™ hearing aids
Before now, you always had to compromise on your hearing aid. If you wanted maximum discretion, you had to sacrifice other features. But if these features – like Bluetooth® or rechargeability – were important to you, the less discreet your options were. That’s all changed.
Meet Oticon Zeal™, the first hearing aid to do it all – unseen. Now you can get all of our state-of-the-art hearing aid tech but – for the first time ever – discreetly concealed in an in-the-ear solution.
What is a hearing aid?
Hearing aids are small, high-tech devices that help you hear if you suffer from hearing loss. They amplify your surrounding sounds (such as conversations, TV shows, or the radio) to help you communicate and participate in everyday situations.
How does a hearing aid work?
Sound is carried across three different components:
- Microphone - receives sound waves and converts them into electrical signals
- Amplifier - increases the strength of the audio signals and sends them on to the ear
- Receiver / speaker - converts the amplified electrical audio signals into sound and sends them further into the ear canal
Hearing aid types comparison table
There’s more than one factor to consider when choosing a hearing aid. To make sure you get the one that’s right for you, you’ll need to consider a few things, such as the severity of your hearing loss, ear canal shape, dexterity, lifestyle, your budget and other personal preferences. The guide below will help you get to grips with the differences between the main types of hearing aids.
 Invisible-in-the-canal |
 Completely-in-the-canal |
 In-the-canal |
 Half/Full shell in-the-ear |
 miniRITE (Receiver-in-the-ear) |
 Behind-the-ear Plus/Ultra Power |
 NXT-In-the-Ear R |
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| Most discreet | ✔ | ✔ | - | - | ✔ | - | ✔ |
| Bluetooth connectivity | - | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Long battery life | - | - | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Easy to adjust volume and programs | - | - | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Exchangeable battery | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Rechargeable battery | - | - | - | - | - | - | ✔ |
| Mild to moderate hearing loss | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | - | ✔ |
| Severe hearing loss | - | - | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Profound hearing loss | - | - | - | - | - | ✔ | ✔ |
6 benefits of wearing hearing aids
1. Hear clearly in most situations, and enjoy life more
2. Be able to participate in every conversation
3. Avoid stress and discomfort caused by impaired hearing
4. Avoid having to ask people to repeat themselves
5. Hear phone conversations effortlessly
6. Listen to TV at the same volume as other people around you
Hearing aid brands and models
There are many high-quality, reliable hearing aids on the market. Each brand or model is unique in its own way, and it can be difficult knowing where to start. We’ve brought together the most important information about the brands and models we offer at Hidden Hearing. This way, you can get a quick overview of all your different available options.
Hearing aids brands and models Latest hearing aid technology
We work with award-winning hearing aid brands
Latest hearing aid technologies and features
Hearing aids have gone through major technological innovations during the past decade. Today's digital hearing aids deliver better sound quality and can make your life easier through intelligent, high-tech features.
BrainHearing™ technology
Hearing aids from Oticon with BrainHearing™ technology deliver more sound to the brain that's much clearer, all while improving speech understanding and reducing listening effort.
Bluetooth® connectivity
Bluetooth® hearing aids allow you to wirelessly connect to a range of devices. You can hear music, take phone calls, and listen to TV audio, either directly from your hearing aids or via a hearing aid app.
Rechargeable batteries
Rechargeable batteries are good for the environment and your wallet when compared to disposable batteries, which you need to buy and throw away more often.
Tinnitus support
People with hearing loss can also experience symptoms of tinnitus. Hearing aids can provide tinnitus relief by sending relief sounds to the ears, which help to decrease the annoyance of tinnitus.
Feedback reduction
Feedback (often experienced as a whistling sound) in modern hearing aids is much less common due to new feedback reduction technology which helps to prevent the feedback sound.
Smartphone applications
Digital hearing aids can be connected to your smartphone and other phone apps, allowing you to manage hearing device settings and receive notifications on your smart device.
Oticon Zeal™
Made to do it all unseen, Oticon Zeal™ is not only discreet; it uses the latest AI to identify and prioritise speech from noise to make conversations easier,* connects to your favourite devices, provides up to a full day of power, and is ready to take home the same day you are tested and fitted.
Hearing aid facts:
- New category of digital hearing aids: NXT -In-the-Ear R
- Never-before-seen discreet style
- Severity of hearing loss: Mild to moderately severe
- Discreet size with complete functionality
- Second-generation artificial intelligence
- Up to 20 hours of battery life** and fast-charging with its own portable power bank
- Modern connectivity options - Bluetooth® LE Audio and Auracast™
What is the best hearing aid on the market?
Hearing aids are not one-size-fits-all solutions. We want to help you find the best hearing aid, one that’s specifically tailored and personalised to you. To do this, we’ll help you carefully consider the following:
- Your hearing ability
- Hearing aid type & technology
- Comfort
- Price and quality
- Your lifestyle and listening situations
- Your dexterity, vision and other individual needs
Hearing aid prices and financing options in the UK
The prices of hearing aids can vary depending on where you live and what product you choose. In general, the more advanced the technology and features, the higher the price. Our hearing care experts are skilled in balancing your hearing needs with your budget to find the right solution for you.
Insurance plans and medical coverage can also have an effect on the final price of the hearing aids. The more advanced technology and features a hearing aid offers, the higher the price. Finding the right price point for you is a matter of weighing the costs and advantages of hearing aid features and technologies – and then matching these with your needs and budget.
FAQs about hearing aids
Hearing aid finance & payment plans
You don’t need a referral from a doctor to receive a free consultation or to purchase a hearing aid at one of our clinics.
We are happy to help you understand the different payment plans and funding options that are available to you.
