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What to consider when choosing hearing aids 

There are a number of factors to consider when choosing your hearing aids.

Lifestyle 

Every aspect of your favorite activities is important for selecting the most appropirate hearing aids 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 aids for you.

Please visit our Listening environments page to see which category of hearing aids will fit your needs the best.

Type of hearing aids 

Each hearing loss is different, posing special challenges for the best amplification for your individual loss.

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 aids you can wear.

 Technology of hearing aids 

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

 Volume control and program button 

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