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The first hearing aid to do it all – unseen

Contributed by James Pocock

22/10/2025 • 4 min read

No more compromise

For hearing aid users, there’s always been a compromise.

And it’s come down to one factor: size.

The sophisticated technology inside hearing aids has to be housed in tiny devices that sit behind the ear - and the more tech, the bigger the size.

But for some people, discretion is the most important factor for a hearing aid.

Some people don’t want their hearing aid to be seen, others just find an ‘in-the-ear’ solution more comfortable.

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Size vs tech

And this has always been a compromise that hearing aid users have had to make. In-the-ear models or invisible hearing aid models have always been too small to incorporate all the technological features of their slightly bigger, behind-the-ear cousins.

Rechargeable batteries, sound quality and Bluetooth® connectivity have typically all been sacrificed at the expense of small size.

Until now.

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Meet Oticon Zeal™

The all-new Oticon Zeal™ is the first hearing aid to do it all – unseen.

This new hearing aid technology combines a highly discreet design with advanced performance features that have typically been lacking in discreet hearing aids.

So you no longer need to choose between discretion and functionality; you can get high-performing audio technology in a small and comfortable style.

What do the experts say?

Laura Ewen, Hidden Hearing’s Head of Audiology, says, “We’re so excited about being able to offer our customers the brand-new Oticon Zeal™. Hidden Hearing customers will finally be able to benefit from full functionality in a discreet, in-the-ear device and they’ll no longer need to compromise on discretion or functionality. For the first time – with the Oticon Zeal™ – they can benefit from both.”

And for those who may have previously been hesitant about treating their hearing loss, a discreet solution could help. Laura says, “For people who may have avoided seeking help for their hearing in the past, we’re now able to offer them a hearing aid that fits discreetly into their lives. And this will help us with our overall mission: to help more people hear better. We encourage anyone interested in what Oticon Zeal™ has to offer to make an appointment to see if it’s a suitable solution for their unique hearing needs.”

Who is Oticon Zeal™ for?

Oticon Zeal™ is designed to support people with hearing loss who like to live life to the fullest — whether you're catching up with friends over dinner, exploring new places, enjoying peaceful moments at home, staying active outdoors, or losing yourself in your favourite music.

As the most discreet, complete hearing aid, with Oticon Zeal™ you’ll get a solution that is personalised to your individual hearing needs.

Unlike other in-the-ear hearing aids, you can walk out of one of our hearing care clinics with your personalised hearing solution the very same day.

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Clear, rich, and beautifully balanced AI sound

We know that hearing speech clearly in noisy environments is the number one challenge for people with hearing loss.1

That’s why Oticon Zeal™ has been designed for the real world of sounds, even in the most challenging noisy environments.

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Seamless connectivity to digital life

In today’s world, reliable connectivity to technology matters. It means you can stay connected to your devices, your favourite music, and the people and places you care about most.

So whether you’re streaming calls, attending meetings, listening to music, or doing something else directly from your phone, Apple Watch, TV, PC, or tablet, Oticon Zeal™ can help.2

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A full day of power and quick charge in 15 minutes

Oticon Zeal™ also has an impressive battery life, lasting up to 20 hours3, and comes with a portable SmartCharger for multiple recharges on the go.

The most discreet, complete hearing aid

To find out what this latest hearing aid technology could do for you and your quality of life, or to try state-of-the-art hearing aid technology in one of our clinics, book your free hearing test with one of our experts today or find out more about the Oticon Zeal™ here.

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Sources:

[1] Jorgensen & Novak (2020). Factors influencing hearing aid adoption. Seminars in hearing.

[2] The AuracastTM work mark and logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG. Any use of such marks by Demant is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are this of their respective owners.

[3] Expected use time for rechargeable battery depends on use pattern, active feature set, hearing loss, sound environment, battery age and use of wireless accessories.