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5 Best Rechargeable Hearing Aids In 2025 - Side by Side
This article explores the ongoing debate between rechargeable and disposable batteries in hearing aids, highlighting their respective advantages and disadvantages. Rechargeable batteries offer convenience, environmental benefits, and reduced dexterity challenges for users, particularly seniors, while disposable batteries provide simplicity and lower upfront costs. The article also discusses price differences, with rechargeable models typically costing $300-$600 more per pair but saving money over...
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GN Hearing Just Acquired Online Upstart Lively. I Interviewed Both CEOs to find out why.
In mid-2020, the author purchased their first hearing aids after delaying treatment for nearly two decades due to family history of hearing loss. They explored both traditional medical-grade hearing aids and online options, ultimately trying ReSound One (a premium brand costing around $7,000) and Lively (an online startup offering devices priced between $1,195-$1,995). While the author praised the advanced features of ReSound One, they were also impressed by Lively’s affordability and remote pr...
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I Wore ReSound OMNIA To An NFL Game. Here’s What Happened.
Last week, I attended a Chargers game at Sofi Stadium and tested my ReSound OMNIA 9 hearing aids in one of the most chaotic soundscapes imaginable. Despite the high noise levels—reaching up to 115 decibels—the hearing aids performed exceptionally well, effectively suppressing background noise while maintaining clarity for speech from all directions. The new beamforming technology and 360 All-Around directionality allowed me to follow conversations effortlessly without feeling isolated from th...
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How to Pair, Use, and Customize The ReSound Smart 3D App
The article provides a comprehensive overview of the ReSound Smart 3D and ReSound Relief apps, designed to enhance the hearing aid experience for users. The ReSound Smart 3D app serves as a remote control for hearing aids, offering features like volume adjustment, program switching, sound customization, battery life monitoring, and tools such as "Find My Hearing Aid" and "Check My Fit." Additionally, it supports remote programming, allowing users to connect with their audiologist for adjustments....
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ReSound vs Starkey: Head-to-Head
This article provides a comprehensive comparison of ReSound and Starkey hearing aids, evaluating their performance across various categories such as style, Bluetooth connectivity, app controls, special features, and sound quality. Both brands offer innovative solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals with hearing loss, but ReSound emerges as the overall winner due to its unique M&RIE technology, which enhances sound quality and provides an unparalleled listening experience. Howe...
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ReSound vs Widex: Head to Head
The article provides a comprehensive comparison of Resound and Widex hearing aids across various categories, including style, Bluetooth connectivity, app controls, special features, and sound quality. Resound was found to excel in style due to its innovative design and versatility, as well as in Bluetooth technology with its advanced features. It also led in app controls, offering a more comprehensive range of functionalities such as real-time tracking for hearing aids. However, Widex demonstrate...