Are ReSound Hearing Aids Right for Me?

ReSound manufactures hearing aids for all levels of hearing loss, from mild to profound. Several models are available, including behind-the-ear (BTE), in-the-canal (ITC), receiver-in-ear (RIE), receiver-in-canal (RIC) and completely in canal (CIC) styles. Each style also has models at price points suitable for all budgets. ReSound caters to most older adults searching for hearing solutions.

Like other high-end hearing aid providers we’ve tested, such as Widex, ReSound hearing aids require an audiogram and are sold by professionals at hearing centers. Many older adults enjoy face-to-face interactions, so they may find having an in-person consultation and a hands-on tutorial with the device helpful. If you or a loved one are looking for high-quality hearing aids and face-to-face support, ReSound is an excellent option.

ReSound Hearing Aids: A Quick Comparison

We’ll walk through some of ReSound’s most popular hearing aids below so you can get a better idea of their offerings and available features. It’s important to note that ReSound’s prices aren’t listed online and will vary by location and provider. Any listed prices are estimates based on customer feedback and conversations with ReSound.

A Closer Look at ReSound Hearing Aids

ReSound Vivia

Vivia is a cutting-edge, AI-driven hearing aid that has a deep neural network trained on 25 years of conversations that aims to bring more speech clarity among noise. It is the world’s smallest RIE hearing aid, and it has up to 30 hours of battery life, Bluetooth LE audio with Auracast, and Intelligent Focus, which enhances listening by prioritizing speech from where the user is looking. It has several model options in rechargeable and disposable battery versions, as well as a CROS model for people with single-sided hearing loss.

ReSound Savi

Savi provides clear sound with a comfortable fit and advanced connectivity designed to adapt to future technology in a more affordable package. It’s a mix of refined technologies and advanced features, including Bluetooth LE audio and Auracast. It doesn’t, however, include the AI-driven noise-reduction features of the Vivia. It comes in three models: a rechargeable micro RIE and two disposable-battery options.

ReSound Nexia

ReSound Nexia

Nexia is the winner of multiple design and technology awards. It comes in a variety of styles, including micro RIE, RIE, BTE, custom and CROS transmitters. Nexia’s RIE hearing aids last up to 24 hours on a single charge, which is perfect for all-day wear.

They’re lightweight and have a low center of gravity, which enables each hearing aid to remain in place without feeling heavy or compromising comfort. They’re also waterproof, so you don’t have to worry about getting caught in the rain. Through the Nexia 3D app, you can adjust the noise level around you using the Hear In Noise program. It lets you significantly reduce background sounds so face-to-face conversations are clear and easy to hear without straining.

Nexia hearing aids connect to Bluetooth through Auracast technology, which enables you to stream directly into your hearing aids from cell phones and other devices. You can also use the technology in public places, such as airport intercom systems and museum audio guides. The devices also connect to the TV Streamer+ accessory, enabling easier television listening, even in a crowd.

Expert Insights

From Audiologist Dr. Ruth Reisman,

ReSound is the first manufacturer to have active Auracast features, which help patients be prepared as Auracast Bluetooth becomes increasingly popular in public venues. This is a strong consideration among tech-conscious patients.

ReSound Nexia comes with 47 percent reduced carbon dioxide emissions. Its packaging is created from FSC-certified paper, and it’s 100 percent recyclable.1

ReSound Omnia

ReSound Omnia

ReSound Omnia is made specifically to help users to hear conversations in noisy environments. The hearing aids use FrontFocus directional technology that you adjust through the ReSound app. FrontFocus helps you understand people speaking in front of you, even when the noise level around you is intense.

Like Nexia devices, Omnia hearing aids are designed with a low center of gravity that provides stability and all-day comfort. They’re also waterproof. Omnia has multiple styles, including custom-made ITC, RIE, mini RIE, BTE and rechargeable earbud-style ITE.

Use Omnia for hands-free streaming from iPhone 11 or later and some iPad models. They’re also compatible with some Android devices.

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ReSound LiNX Quattro

ReSound LiNX Quattro

LiNX Quattro is ReSound’s premium hearing aid collection. The first version of the LiNX was the first made-for-iPhone hearing aid, in 2014. The newest version can stream sound from both Apple and Android devices, so you can make calls, listen to your favorite album or stream a TV show straight to the device. The hearing aids are for people with mild to severe hearing loss. You can select from ITC, RIE and BTE styles (sizes vary). Rechargeable and disposable battery options are both available.

The devices remove distortion and highlight nuances in tone to create a rich sound. That means you can enjoy a symphony, a musical or a song on your phone with crisp, full sound. The devices’ price may be slightly higher than other comparable options we’ve reviewed, such as Beltone’s Amaze, but we think the technology and features are worth the price tag.

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ReSound Enzo Q

With similar technology to the LiNX Quattro, the Enzo Q is a powerful hearing aid for older adults with severe to profound hearing loss. The Enzo Q marries high-quality sound and comfort. The hearing aids seamlessly connect to wireless devices, cochlear implants and bone-anchored hearing aids from Cochlear Americas for an enhanced hearing experience — even for people living with the most profound hearing loss. The hearing aids are available in seven colors and two comfortable BTE styles.

Key

ReSound’s Key rechargeable hearing aids were designed to be comfortable and provide sound clarity without straining. If you’re going to wear your hearing aids every day, they need to be comfortable. Key devices are designed to fit comfortably and reliably in your ears so you can keep them on all day. The devices come in BTE, RIE and RTC models, suitable for mild to profound hearing loss.

They also feature Bluetooth streaming from compatible devices and connectivity to the ReSound app. Key hearing aids are more affordable than many of ReSound’s other models, so they’re our pick for older adults on a tight budget. The devices don’t feature ReSound’s latest and greatest technology, so they’re best suited for older adults who don’t spend much time in complex listening environments.

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Purchasing ReSound Hearing Aids

Local hearing clinics around the world sell ReSound hearing aids. To purchase your devices, you’ll need to visit one of the clinics, where a licensed hearing professional will provide you with a personalized fitting. You can find a clinic near you by visiting the company’s website or calling ReSound.

The first step is to make an appointment with your local hearing specialist. At the visit, they will ask you about your hearing history, examine your ears and administer a thorough hearing test. The results will help the specialist determine which ReSound hearing aid is best for you. They will also consider your lifestyle and budget to guide you to the right style and hearing aid model.

Your hearing specialist will customize your hearing aids to your personalized hearing profile. In the future, you can visit the clinic for fine-tuning or use the ReSound Smart 3D app to converse with your hearing care professional virtually and download adjustments directly to your hearing aid via wireless technology.

ReSound Apps

Hearing aids that integrate seamlessly with a mobile device are convenient, since 76 percent of older adults own a smartphone.2 It simplifies routine tasks, such as adjusting volume and sound settings. ReSound has an array of apps that make hearing aid and smartphone synergy a reality. The hearing aid you choose will determine which app you should use.

ReSound Smart 3D App

ReSound Smart 3D App

With a few finger taps, you can adjust hearing settings, access your licensed hearing professional, check battery levels and locate your hearing aids if you misplace them. When you enter a busy restaurant or sit down to watch television, you can open your Smart 3D app and make a few quick adjustments, and your hearing aid will deliver an optimal listening experience. If you visit certain places often, you can place a geotag on that location. When you enter that space again, your hearing aids will automatically adjust to the sound setting you assigned to the geotag.

ReSound Relief App

Tinnitus is a perceived ringing or noise in the ears that affects more than 10 percent of the U.S. population — or over 25 million Americans.3 It is common for older adults with hearing loss to experience tinnitus as well.

Many providers for severe hearing loss offer mobile apps for tinnitus management, including the ReSound Relief app.

ReSound offers tinnitus relief that can be streamed directly into your hearing aid via the Relief app. Based on the Veterans Health Administration’s Progressive Tinnitus Management program, the app provides sound therapy, relaxing exercises and guided meditation that relieves tinnitus. A timer is available for people who want to use the app to fall asleep at night.

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ReSound Control App

ReSound Control App

The Control app makes adjusting your hearing aid’s volume and sound settings easy. No more fiddling with tiny buttons or removing your hearing aid to make changes. You can adjust them from your smartphone! If you have any of ReSound’s streaming accessories, you can also use the app to adjust the volume of those devices. The ReSound Control app works with older model hearing aids such as Enya, Verso and Alera. Newer models are compatible with the Control app, as well as the ReSound Smart or ReSound Smart 3D app.

ReSound vs. the Competition

ReSound is among the top five hearing aid companies worldwide, but it’s worth taking a look at what other brands have to offer before you decide on a hearing aid.

ReSound vs. Phonak

We rated Phonak the best for severe to profound hearing loss. The company serves more than 100 countries and offers a wide choice of 16 devices. Like ReSound, Phonak offers a free online hearing test and has a user-friendly app. Neither ReSound nor Phonak can be ordered online.

ReSound vs. MDHearing

MDHearing may be an option for people looking for a more economical hearing aid. You can purchase the devices online without visiting a doctor and have them shipped to your home, and you’ll get a 45-day trial to see if they’re a good fit for you.

Phonak vs. Signia

Signia offers devices for all levels of hearing loss in a range of styles. The company gives you 90 days to return the devices and offers a two-year warranty. They require a consultation, however, and they cannot be purchased online. Signia has multiple tinnitus-management features, including Notch Therapy.

ReSound Accessories

In addition to ReSound’s mobile apps, the company offers a few add-on accessories for their hearing aids. We detail some of our favorites below.

ReSound MicroMic

• Micro Mic: This small microphone clips to a speaker for direct sound streaming into your hearing aids. It is effective at up to 80 feet.

ReSound MultiMic

• Multi Mic: The mic can be placed on a table to amplify multiple speakers simultaneously. The sound streams directly into your hearing aid from up to 80 feet away. The microphone also allows direct audio input from any device with a 3.5 mm jack or Europlug for universal FM receivers. The device also has an integrated telecoil for connecting to hearing loops.

ReSound Phone Clip

• Phone Clip+: Stream phone calls and device audio straight to your hearing aids. The device allows you to take calls hands-free and hear every word.

ReSound Media Streamer 2

• TV Streamer 2 and TV Streamer+: Friends and family can keep the TV at a comfortable volume while the sound is streamed directly to your hearing aids. You can control your volume with an app on your smartphone.

ReSound Direct Remote Control 2

• Remote controls: These are ideal for older adults who would like to control the volume and sound settings of their hearing aids via a remote control instead of a smartphone app.

Expert Insights

From Audiologist Dr. Ruth Reisman,

As advanced as ReSound hearing aids are, patients really appreciate having the additional support of the accessories for specific situations, such as the telephone and television.

The Bottom Line

Purchasing a hearing aid is an investment in your hearing and overall health and well-being, so it is essential to choose wisely. ReSound has more than 80 years of history serving individuals with hearing loss, so older adults can rest assured they are in good hands and receiving top-quality solutions. With prices ranging from around $2,000 to $3,500 per ear and options for mild to profound hearing loss, most older adults can find a solution for their needs. You will pay more for ReSound’s hearing aids than more budget-friendly providers, but the brand’s innovative technology, access to hearing care professionals and personalized hearing aids make the price well worth the investment. For more information, check out this year’s review of ReSound hearing aids, written by one of our very own hearing aid experts.