Oticon hearing aid models, prices, and reviews

The Inside Scoop on Oticon Hearing Aids: What You Need to Know

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In this video, we review the current 5 models available from Oticon, to help you decide which may be best for you

Key Takeaways

• Oticon hearing aid prices range from $2,400-$8,000 for the pair, and the costs vary based on the model, style, technology level, service package included, and retailer.
• Oticon does not support direct-to-consumer online sellers—Oticon hearing aids must be purchased through an authorized Oticon retailer that includes face-to-face care.
• Oticon’s best hearing aid is the Oticon Intent which was released on February 22, 2024 and is Oticon's first hearing aid on their all new Sirius platform.

Oticon's Deep Neural Network technology enhances hearing aids with intelligent, nuanced sound processing, mimicking human brain functions.

Pioneering DNN Technology

Traditionally, hearing aids follow a set of human-written rules (algorithms) when they process sound—and the majority of hearing aids on the market still do. Oticon thought there had to be a better way and in 2021 (years ahead of competitors) Oticon released their first hearing aid with an onboard Deep Neural Network.

The DNN was trained on how to identify and process 12 million real-life sounds, in a way that'll be most beneficial for the wearer. This technology lets Oticon hearing aids have a brain of their own, replicating human brain processes, for the most intelligent listening experience.

Oticon's diverse range of hearing aids, featuring stylish designs, advanced technology, and seamless digital connectivity, caters to every preference and need.

A Variety of Choices

From discreet receiver-in-canal style hearing aids, to powerful behind-the-ear models, to nearly invisible in-ear models, Oticon has something for everyone. They offer varieties with rechargeable and disposable batteries, they include features like telecoils and CROS compatibility, ensuring that whatever your needs, they can check the boxes you need.

No matter your hearing loss, lifestyle, cosmetic preferences, or budget, Oticon's complete range of products has something for everyone.

Oticon's Play model redefines pediatric hearing aids with its advanced DNN technology, robust design, and child-friendly features for a connected, vibrant childhood.

Children-Friendly Options

Only a handful of hearing aid manufacturers have a range of hearing aids designed specifically for children, and Oticon is arguably the leader in this category, with their Play hearing aids. It's for children, but make no mistake, this hearing aid is "all grown up" in terms of the cutting-edge technology it delivers. It offers than same Deep Neural Network technology as their Flagship Oticon Intent line, ensuring your child doesn't miss out on important sounds.

Play comes in a variety of fun colors, it's tamper-resistant, and has an IP68 rating, meaning it can withstand the rigors of childhood and won't break down when exposed to water, dirt or dust.

Oticon hearing aids offer seamless Bluetooth connectivity for iOS users, while Android users might require the ConnectClip accessory, with a limitation of pairing with only one device at a time.

Room for Improvement

In our opinion, Oticon's receiver-in-canal Intent model is the best, or second-best hearing aid on the market, in terms of overall popularity, user reviews, and return rates. However, we've been less thrilled by their newest in-ear model, Oticon Own, as in our experience it hasn't garnered raving fans like the Intent model has.

There's also some room to improve on Bluetooth connectivity. If you're using an iPhone, connecting is pretty seamless thanks to Bluetooth Low Energy, so you can stream audio and make hands-free calls easily. But for Android users, things can get a little tricky. You may need to grab an extra accessory like the Oticon ConnectClip to enjoy features like hands-free calling. Plus (like most hearing aids), Oticon hearing aids can only pair with one device at a time, which can be frustrating if you’re switching between a phone, tablet, or computer regularly since you’ll need to unpair and reconnect each time.

Oticon hearing aid models compared

Comparing this models:

Intent Real Add new model to compare Intent Real Own Zircon Xceed

Oticon Intent 5

Oticon Real 5

Intent Real Own Zircon Xceed

Reviews	56 reviews • 15 video reviews	76 reviews • 22 video reviews
Sales popularity	94.4%	4.5%
Return rate	12.1%	14.9%
Released date	Feb 22, 2024	Feb 23, 2023
Hearing loss	Mild-Moderate	Mild-Severe
Styles	miniRITE R, CROS PX miniRITE R, CROS minRITE T	miniRITE R, miniRITE T, miniBTE R, miniBTE T, CROS miniRITE T, CROS PX miniRITE R
Battery	Rechargeable	Rechargeable or disposable

Oticon hearing aid reviews

Expert reviews

Read what a few of our favorite ZipHearing providers have to say about Oticon

Valerie Fitzgibbons, MA, Audiology

Updated May 28 2022

What I like

My first choice of manufacturers to fit my patients with has been Oticon for the past several years now. While I work with all manufacturers, I’ve been pleased with Oticon because their approach to amplification is different compared to most manufacturers. Oticons ‘Brainhearing’ is essentially- ‘if it’s in the environment you need to hear it’. They use this philosophy for improving speech in noisy situations by enhancing the actual speech signal directly vs the traditional method of utilizing ONLY directional microphones and noise reduction. Time and again I’ve had my patients report back that they heard more but still felt the sound quality was pleasing, not too harsh or bothersome as with previous aids.

What needs improving

Oticons app for smartphones is lacking. Oticons approach to remote controls has always been: ‘its not needed’ because their hearing aid will do the work for the listener. Technically I would agree. Honestly, at a lot of yearly rechecks patients will tell me they are not using the remote control features. They report that the hearing aid setting we worked on does as good of a job, or better, then anything they try to adjust on their own in noisy environments. However, some patients WANT that flexibility. They want to make adjustments especially if they see their friends pulling out their phones and showing how they can make this change and that. For patients that want more control over their hearing aid features…. Oticon falls short compared to other manufacturers

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Beverly D’Cunha, Doctor of Audiology

Updated Mar 21 2023

What I like

Oticon has been one of my favorite brands for the past 15 years because of their fantastic sound quality for both music and speech in noise and quiet situations. Consistently patients report great success with their devices! I am also greatly confident in their reliability of devices and prompt customer service provided. Oticon’s newest model called the Real has changed so many lives with their deep neural network digital chip that provides hearing aid users with an ease of speech in more challenging situations. Their newest chip also allows for both comfort and audibility in most listening situations! Oticon’s diversity is shown in other products they have for individuals. The Oticon Zircon is helping many people who are in quieter and more controlled environments. The Oticon Xceed continues to deliver consistent quality of sound and ease of speech to those individuals with a more moderate to profound hearing loss.

What needs improving

While I am super happy as an Audiologist with Oticon, I would like to see rechargeable options for custom in the canal aids. Other than that, I only have happy patients coming in for follow-up because of their fantastic devices!

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Sean Barak, Doctor of Audiology

Updated Apr 14 2023

What I like

I've successfully dispensed Oticon hearing aids to my patients for over 15 years. The newest flagship hearing device called “REAL” offers two features that I really like for my patients. One is a feature called sudden sound stabilizer which reduces the impact of loud noises, and the other is a feature that combats wind and handling noise over the microphones. Overall, I feel that the Oticon REAL is an excellent all-around hearing aid for my patients. It offers more natural sound quality than its predecessors, as well as better comfort in background noise and outdoor settings. It also reduces the common complaint of a “rustling” sound when hands, hair, or glasses come in contact with the hearing aid microphones.

What needs improving

Although the Oticon REAL is a great all-around hearing device, there are a few areas that could be improved to provide a better patient experience: A more robust phone application that allows for users to better customize their sound preferences and settings, a more stable Bluetooth connection, and a longer battery life when it comes to rechargeable models. Adding additional form factors, such as in-the-ear models would be a valuable addition to the REAL product lineup.

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Oticon hearing aid prices

It's no secret, the cost of prescription hearing aids, particularly brands as renowned as Oticon, is nothing to sneeze at. It's not unusual for folks to spend over $7,000 for a pair of high end Oticon hearing aids. On the other hand, you could likely find very good Oticon hearing aids for well under $3,000 for a pair through online-only dealers. Let's get into that price discrepancy, other factors that might determine your end price, and what you need to be aware of as you consider buying Oticon hearing aids.

The first thing to understand, is Oticon hearing aids are prescription hearing aids. This means they are hearing aids that can be personally and precisely customized by a hearing care provider, based on the results of your hearing test. And, Oticon recommends that you do buy hearing aids this way— through a licensed and trained hearing care provider, so that you get the most benefit out of your hearing aids. Oticon even mentions this on their website, saying "Oticon’s advanced technologies offer considerable benefit when selected and fit by trained and credentialed hearing care professionals providing high levels of expertise and service, including proper fitting through face-to-face consultations."

Of course, that local care comes at a price, as the hearing provider (Oticon retailer), will mark up the product to account for their time setting up and programming the devices, and providing ongoing care, and that's why prices for Oticon will often exceed $7,000 for a pair. There are certain retailers (like ZipHearing) who sell Oticon at discounted rates while still pairing you up with a local hearing care provider, getting you the best of both worlds.

If even a discount network like ZipHearing is too pricey, there are always of course more "rogue" sellers on the gray market, in this case, sellers through sites like Amazon and eBay, who can be found selling them for only a few thousand dollars for the pair. We would however, advise that you use extreme caution buying from these sources, as they are not authorized Oticon retailers, Oticon will not honor the warranty on the products, and you are unlikely to be able to find a local care provider who will service those hearing aids when you eventually need them.

In short, it pays to do your homework when buying Oticon (and any hearing aid), but make sure you're making your decision with the big picture in mind, and not just searching for the absolute lowest price possible, as that often comes at a price of its own.

If you'd like a price quote from us, just click any of the models below and visit the model page, where our chatbot will be happy to get you a quote and answer any questions.