In the Ear (ITE)
ITE hearing aids have consistently been the most widely utilised single-piece hearing aids. Their popularity stems from their user-friendly nature and ability to accommodate wireless functionality. These versatile devices host a diverse range of advanced technologies, including streaming from your smart devices like mobile phones, tablets and laptops. Your Audiologist will provide guidance on the preferred use of ITEs or may suggest considering receiver-in-the-ear (RITE) hearing aids as an alternative option.
Phonak Virto
Widex Moment
Oticon Own
The Phonak Virto is a popular in the ear (ITE) hearing aid, the hearing aid shell is custom-made for the unique shape of your ear canal.
Technical Information
Phonak are renowned for designing hearing aids that connect wirelessly to accessories like external microphones which help patients with more severe hearing loss. Your audiologist will walk you through how to do all of this in your fitting appointment.
Price Range
There are 4 different technology levels and your audiologist is the best person to advise which is the best Phonak Virto for you. The Phonak Virto starts from £1195.
The Widex Moment, is claimed to be the world's first smart hearing aid using machine learning for automatic adjustments based on the listening environment. The Widex app offers customisable listening settings and learns user preferences from their surroundings.
Technical Highlights
Widex employs its unique SoundSense Learn technology for intelligent noise reduction and directional microphones, optimising performance in challenging listening situations. Widex also gathers data anonymously to understand widespread user preferences.
Price Range
With four types across different technology levels, your audiologist can recommend the best Widex Moment for you. Prices for the Widex Moment start at £1295.
The Oticon Own is the next-generation of hearing aid, custom-designed to fit your ears and your lifestyle. Featuring the same revolutionary technology as the Oticon More, these Invisible in the Canal hearing aids can analyse and contrast sounds to improve' listening and understanding abilities despite their discreet size and look.
Technical Information
The Oticon Own hearing aids are fitted with Oticon's trademark Polaris™ chip and BrainHearing™ technology, enabling them to adapt to complex soundscapes and give users access to a full range of sounds. They have been programmed using 12 million real-life sound scenes to ensure they can recognise and interpret sounds and adjust amplification levels to fit each situation.
Price Range
There are several different technology levels of Oticon Own, and your audiologist will help you decide which is the best one for you. The Oticon Own starts from £1945.
