ReSound hearing aid models, prices, and reviews
Industry-first connectivity with new Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio
Released by ReSound on October 12, 2023, Nexia is ReSound's flagship line of hearing aids for mild-to-profound hearing losses. Nexia is most well-... READ MORE
Power plus performance
Released by ReSound on February 27, 2020, Enzo Q is ReSound's flagship line of hearing aids for severe-to-profound hearing losses. Enzo Q is most w... READ MORE
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Brad Ingrao
Editor & Doctor of Audiology
The Inside Scoop on ReSound Hearing Aids: What You Need to Know
Explore all the top models from ReSound, including the latest Bluetooth LE Audio model ReSound Nexia.
Key Takeaways
- ReSound hearing aid prices range from $2000-$7,000 for the pair, and the costs vary based on the model, style, technology level, service package included (if any), and retailer.
- There are several ways to buy hearing aids, but ReSound recommends purchasing from an in-person retailer, as ReSound believes good results with their hearing adis is best accomplished through a personal relationship with a licensed professional.
- ReSound’s best hearing aid is the ReSound Nexia, which is the first hearing aid to support the next generation Bluetooth LE Audio protocol.
ReSound has a long history of leading the industry in Bluetooth innovation
A Pioneer in Bluetooth Connectivity
ReSound changed the hearing aid industry overnight in 2014 with their release of the world's first "Made for iPhone" hearing aid. 10 years later, they haven't taken their foot off the gas. ReSound's latest model, Nexia, is one of a small handful of hearing aids on the market that are compatible with the latest Bluetooth version, LE Audio.Bluetooth LE Audio provides several advantages over older versions of Bluetooth, including lower power consumption, improved audio quality, improved connectivity, and the most exciting advancement—Auracast™. In the coming years (once venues have installed Auracast transmitters), ReSound hearing aid wearers will be able to stream announcements and other audio being broadcasted in public venues, right to their hearing aids.
ReSound Relief app: Comprehensive tinnitus management with relaxation techniques, meditations, and personalized soundscapes
Comprehensive Solutions for Tinnitus Management
When it comes to helping hearing aid wearers struggling with tinnitus, many hearing aid manufacturers put a noise generator (masker) in their hearing aids and call it a day. There's nothing wrong with noise generators, tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) is a proven way to relieve the symptoms of tinnitus. ReSound has taken things to the next level though, with their Relief app, which is by far and away the best rated hearing aid app on the market. The Relief app integrates with ReSound hearing aids and includes guided relaxation exercises, educational resources, and progress tracking to support overall stress reduction and tinnitus habituation.
ReSound's Smart app, rated 4.7 stars, elevates user experience with its easy management of hearing aid settings, distinguishing it from lower-rated competitors' apps.
A Winning App Experience
ReSound introduced the world's first Made for iPhone hearing aid back in 2014. That's given them a head start in perfecting their app, and boy does it show. The majority of hearing aid apps get very poor ratings, we're talking 2, 2.5 stars, with thousands of reviews.ReSound's Smart 3D app boasts a stellar 4.7-star rating, standing head and shoulders above competitors. The app is not just a fringe benefit but a core part of the ReSound experience, designed to make hearing aid management such as controlling the volume, program, and other settings as straightforward as possible.
ReSound hearing aids offer seamless Bluetooth connectivity for iOS users, while Android users might require an extra accessory, with a limitation of pairing with only one device at a time.
Room for Improvement
If you're an Apple/iOS user, you're going to love how your hearing aids interface with your devices. Bluetooth connectivity is simple and the connection is stable, allowing for the wireless streaming of music, phone calls, and more. On the other end, our customers with Android devices are not as lucky, and they often have to buy an additional Bluetooth streaming accessory in order to connect their hearing aids to their phone...and who wants to lug around another device? ReSound hearing aids also only connect with one device at a time, which can be inconvenient for those using multiple devices, as it requires frequent unpairing and repairing.Moreover, as of September 2024, the brand falls short in providing a completely invisible-in-canal model in their latest line-up. For those who prioritize discretion in their hearing aids, this gap in offerings may direct them towards alternative brands that do provide such models.
Conclusion
There's a lot to like about ReSound. From leading the industry in Bluetooth, their user-friendly apps, excellent rechargeable battery life, innovative M&RIE receiver technology, the list goes on and on. If you're interested in small, custom, in-ear models though, we'd probably recommend checking out other brands, as ReSound doesn't have an invisible-in-canal model, and the next size up (completely-in-canal), is a bit bulkier than competitor devices, and doesn't include wireless connectivity.
*Based on pricing data published by HearingTracker.com
2023: Nexia
2022: Omnia
2020: ONE, Enzo Q
2018: LiNX Quattro
Not sure which model you have? Check your user guide, or call the ReSound provider who sold the devices to you.
Pairing Instructions
1. Make sure that your phone's Bluetooth is on. Go to Settings > Bluetooth, and make sure the toggle switch is set to On.
2. Open and close the battery doors on your hearing device. Or, if you use rechargeable ReSound hearing aids, switch the hearing aids off and on again, by pressing and holding the push button for 3 seconds to turn them off, and repeating to turn them back on.
3. On your Apple device, go to Settings > Accessibility > Hearing, and select Hearing Devices.
4. Your Apple device will search for your hearing device.
5. Under MFi Hearing Devices, tap the name of your hearing device.
6. Tap Pair when you see the pairing request on the screen. If you have two hearing devices, you'll get two requests. Pairing could take up to a minute.
7. You can start using your hearing device when you see it under MFi Hearing Devices with a check mark.
2023: Nexia
2022: Omnia
2020: ONE, Enzo Q
2018: LiNX Quattro
Please note that not all Android devices can directly stream to ReSound hearing aids. Check compatibility.
Pairing Instructions
1. Go to the Android phone’s home screen and tap on the “Settings” icon.
2. In the settings menu, tap on the Bluetooth icon.
3. Tap on the slider button to turn Bluetooth on.
4. Open and close the hearing aid battery doors. Or, if you use rechargeable ReSound hearing aids, switch the hearing aids off by pressing and holding the push button for 3 seconds, then repeating to turn them back on again.
5. Open the “Settings” app on your phone
6. Tap “Connected devices”, and “Pair new device.”
7. If you have more than one hearing aid: Wait for the first hearing aid to connect, then tap the other hearing aid in the list of available devices.
8. Your Android phone is now connected to your ReSound hearing aids.
ReSound hearing aid models compared
Compared to some of the other hearing aid brands, it's actually quite easy to figure out which ReSound model to buy. ReSound has a single line of (current) hearing aids right now, and everything else is pretty outdated at this point. So if you don't see a model in their current line that doesn't check all your boxes, you should simply look at another manufacturer.
The newest family of hearing aids is called ReSound Nexia, and it's available in several different in-the-ear, receiver-in-canal, and behind-the-ear models, so really, there is something for everyone.
There's just one style lacking: Nexia doesn't have an invisible-in-canal (IIC models), so if that's what your heart is set on, check out a couple other brands that do have IIC models right now, Phonak and Starkey are our top recommendations.
To figure out exactly which Nexia model to buy, you have two decisions to make: the style of hearing aid, and the technology level. 98% of our customers choose one of the receiver-in-canal (RIC) models, and that would be our recommendation for the majority of people. There are three technology levels, 9, 7, and 5, and 80% of our customers choose the 9 level because it has the best performance in noise, so if you have an active lifestyle or struggle to hear speech in noise, that would be our recommendation. So in most cases, the best model to buy is going to be the ReSound Nexia 9 in one of their receiver-in-canal options, likely the micro RIE, that is their smallest aid that offers Bluetooth, rechargeability, and their best background noise reduction.
| Reviews | 19 reviews • 2 video reviews | 2 reviews • 0 video reviews |
| Sales popularity | 100% | 0% |
| Return rate | 21.2% | 9.5% |
| Released date | Oct 12, 2023 | May 01, 2020 |
| Hearing loss | Mild-Severe | Severe-Profound |
| Styles | micro RIE, RIE 61, RIE 62, CROS, Standard BTE 77, Power BTE 88, CIC, ITC, ITE, BTE CROS, ITC 312 | BTE 88, BTE 98 |
| Battery | Rechargeable or disposable | Disposable |
ReSound hearing aid reviews
There are several good places on the web to find trustworthy ReSound hearing aid reviews. For hearing care provider perspectives, read the reviews we have posted below, from actual hearing care providers who work with ReSound hearing aids everyday.
For actual user reviews, we have over 15 written and video reviews of ReSound Nexia to check out. You can also find a lot of good review content on YouTube.
Expert reviews
Read what a few of our favorite ZipHearing providers have to say about ReSound
What I like
Resound is the primary brand I dispense in my office primarily because my customer’s prefer the sound quality of their devices over other brands and their devices have an extremely low repair rate. Resound is a pioneer in the industry, being the first manufacturer to develop a protective coating named iSolate that shields the internal and external electronics from liquids, moisture and dust, resulting in significantly fewer repairs. Resound is also one of the first manufacturers to release smart phone apps and rechargeable products to consumers and therefore those features perform well for customers.
What needs improving
Resound has the best custom product shell lab in the industry in my experience. Custom products fit the customer’s ear perfectly on the first fitting and I never have to send it back for a remake to fit better. However, Resound needs work on its wireless CIC’s. Currently, that style is only available with a large “antennae” that protrudes significantly out of the ear and is unsightly. Ultimately, I have to switch to another brand entirely for those customers who want a wireless CIC that is “invisible or nearly invisible”.
What I like
Resound offers a wide array of hearing devices including comprehensive technology levels for all types and degrees of hearing loss. Development of the 2.4GHz wireless platform revolutionized the industry providing next gen solutions for my patients to enjoy. ReSound was the first to develop innovative “made for iPhone” technology; using Bluetooth Low Energy including applications for cosmetically appealing customized in the canal devices. As a mobile audiologist, I find the ReSound live assist feature very useful for my patient population. The specialized software allows virtual follow up opportunities in a safe and convenient environment for a multitude of scenarios including testing in-situ audiometry.
What needs improving
Patients would like increased lithium rechargeable battery life, an ability to utilize multiple Bluetooth devices simultaneously, and to have sustainable bilateral connectivity for Android devices.
What I like
I’ve been fitting ReSound hearing aids since they first came out in the late 1980s. Their approach to hearing loss has consistently helped my patients hear better in most setting. Their wireless connectivity to smartphones and accessories is very easy for patients and has proven to be rock solid. In particular, their MultiMic provides exceptional speech discrimination in noise as well as the ability to connect to several other inputs, and is very reasonably priced compared to similar microphones. Finally, their partnership with Cochlear Americas for connectivity to Nucleus Cochlear Implants and BAHA processors is a great bimodal solution for our patients with implantable hearing systems.
What needs improving
We work with a lot of folks with severe hearing loss. I’d love it if ReSound would extend the range of their frequency lowering (Sound Shaper) down to 1500 Hz. In more than a few cases, this was a deciding factor to move the patient to another product.
What I like
Resound is the brand that I fit my mom’s husband with, two of my aunts, my pastors’ wife, and is the brand of RIC aids that I personally wear. I work with all the major hearing aid manufacturers, but there are a number of things that I believe Resound does top-notch. Resound has the Best cell phone app for Iphone and Android. Resound also has an outstanding feedback management system that allows a patient to experience all of the amplification gain they need without feedback. Resound has an AUTOMATIC Noise-Filtering system that filters noise in seven separate environments. There is also an Environmental-Optimizer that filters and ENHANCES speech in seven different environments. No other manufacturer has systems like these. The icing on the cake for Resound is their new M&RIE microphone system that adds a third microphone in the ear on the end of the RIC Receiver to give additional sound pickup and more natural sound quality.
What needs improving
Resound has had problems in the past with their charger box for their rechargeable RIC aids. The USB mini plug-in connection was not as durable as possible. Resound has rectified this problem recently by switching to the USB-C plug-in connector that has been more reliable. Resound could give us dispensers more program choices to give to patients, such as Television. With my 30 years of experience, I often create and program a television program for my patients. We are still anxiously awaiting Resound to come out with “Custom” in the ear aids for their highly successful Resound “ONE” product line….hopefully this fall.
Kirk Payne, Hearing Instrument Specialist
Updated Mar 12 2024
What I like
Our patients usually have great success with Resound hearing aids. Resound has been an innovator, especially when it comes to natural sounding technology and direct streaming to smart phones. They offer a wide variety of models to fit almost every hearing loss and their sound quality. The battery life is great and it can connect to your TV with a TV streamer. Resound's newest Nexia hearing aid is their best effort ever allowing a person to hear and understand speech in noise. Nexia is also their smallest rechargeable hearing aid ever. This means they are very hard to notice when patients are wearing them. They work automatically to adjust for different environments and they still offer a great app enabling the patient to make adjustments so they can hear the way they want to.
What needs improving
While we really like the Resound ONE and the industry leading rechargeability with up to 30 hours of power from a 3 hour charge, we don't like that it's only available in the small over the ear style. Some people want a rechargeable custom design that fits only in the ear canal. In these cases we show the patients the pros and cons of that style and sometimes we have to order from a different manufacturer to get everything the patient wants.
User reviews
Watch and read what our hearing aid users have to say about ReSound.
ReSound hearing aid prices
The cost of ReSound hearing aids really depends on where and how you decide to buy them. If you're looking online, prices can start around $700, but if you go through a local retailer, they could run up to $4,000 each. This wide range comes from the different options available for purchasing.
Here’s a quick look at how various buying methods can affect the cost:
Direct-to-Consumer: If you've recently had a hearing test, you can send your results to an online ReSound retailer. They'll program the hearing aids and ship them directly to you, with some even offering remote adjustments down the road. This is usually the most budget-friendly option, but it lacks the in-person support that you’d get locally. ReSound actually suggests going with a personalized, in-person fitting for the best experience and ongoing care.
Local ReSound Provider: Going through a local provider can be more expensive, but it typically includes a few years of follow-up service, which can be a big plus if you think you’ll need regular adjustments. For example, HearingTracker.com mentions that a pair of ReSound Nexia hearing aids averages about $7,220. To find a provider near you, ReSound’s website offers a tool for scheduling consultations.
Discount Networks: If you’re familiar with hearing aids and comfortable with a bit of a hybrid approach, using a discount network might be a good balance between price and support. Services like ZipHearing can connect you with local ReSound partners that offer pre-negotiated discounts, sometimes saving you as much as 50% off the retail price. This option blends some of the benefits of both online and local purchasing.
| Model | Pair Price | Available Styles | % of sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReSound Nexia 9 | $4,298 | micro RIE, CROS, RIE 61, ITC, RIE 62, Power BTE 88, Standard BTE 77, CIC, ITE, BTE CROS, ITC 312 | 81.6% |
| ReSound Nexia 7 | $3,798 | micro RIE, CROS, RIE 61, ITC, RIE 62, Power BTE 88, Standard BTE 77, CIC, ITE, BTE CROS, ITC 312 | 13.7% |
| ReSound Nexia 5 | $3,198 | micro RIE, CROS, RIE 61, ITC, RIE 62, Power BTE 88, Standard BTE 77, CIC, ITE, BTE CROS, ITC 312 | 4.7% |
| ReSound Enzo Q 9 | $4,598 | BTE 98, BTE 88 | 47.6% |
| ReSound Enzo Q 7 | $3,798 | BTE 98, BTE 88 | 33.3% |
| ReSound Enzo Q 5 | $3,198 | BTE 98, BTE 88 | 19% |
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