The 7 Best Rechargeable Hearing Aids of 2024 | Expert Reviewed

In addition to impressive battery life for an OTC hearing aid, Jabra also offers the longest trial period we have seen for a hearing aid manufacturer (100 days), as well as a generous, extendable warranty.

All Jabra Enhance device purchases come with the option of a Basic or Premium Care and Protection Package. For $1,795, you get the Basic Package, which comes with preprogrammed hearing aids that you set up and adjust yourself, a one-year warranty, and loss and damage protection. For $1,995, you can get the Premium Package, which comes with custom-programmed devices (to your audiogram) with a three-year warranty and loss and damage protection, plus three years of professional care.

Other highlights:

• Smart microphones for speech clarity and noise reduction
• Automatic sound profile adjustments
• Bluetooth streaming with hands-free calling
• Music Mode for improving the sound quality of live music
• Binaural microphone directionality
• Mobile app to control settings, stream music, and take calls
• Remote adjustments through the app with Premium Package

Warranty, Trial Period, and Financing

All Jabra Enhance devices come with a generous 100-day trial period. The warranty will depend on which Care and Protection Package you select: one-year for Basic or three-year for Premium. Financing is available through BreadPay, with 12-, 18-, 24-, or 36-month plans with no interest for 12 or 18 months, depending on your credit history.

Customer Service

If you can’t find the information you need on the extensive Jabra help page, you can call 800-854-2772, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. You can also email support@jabraenhance.com or fill out an online support request form. The website also has a live chat feature.

Customer Reviews

Jabra as a brand has 3.9 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot and 3.48 out of 5 stars and an A+ rating on BBB with 25 reviews. Positive reviews cite great quality, good experiences with online audiology support, and tinnitus relief. Some complaints are lack of availability of customer service and difficulties processing returns. Jabra Enhance is active in responding to complaints quickly.

OTC solutions generally allow you to take an online hearing test and order hearing aids directly from the manufacturer without the guidance of an audiologist. Lexie, in particular, offers a self-fitting customization solution through the Lexie app. You can take a hearing test right through the app and the hearing aids will adjust to your hearing needs.

Lexie B2 hearing aids are powered by Bose and offer a crisp audio experience and allow the wearer to program environment settings. The latest update to the Lexie B2 is the ability to stream calls from an iPhone, providing a hands-free calling experience. But it's worth noting they are not designed to stream music or media. And if hands-free calls from an Android device are important to you, these will not meet your needs.

Other highlights:

• Eighteen hours of use on a three-hour charge
• Hands-free calls for iPhone only (no music or video streaming)
• Lexie App allows for adjustments of volume, treble, and bass; switching between saved programs; selecting directionality of microphones (the Front feature is ideal for conversations, while the Everywhere feature lets you listen all around you); monitoring of battery levels; participation in a rewards program; and video chats with Lexie Experts to set up your hearing aids.
• World Volume is designed so you hear more comfortably as quiet sounds are amplified more than loud sounds.
• Environment programs allow you to customize and save your favorite programs for the next time you’re in the same type of environment.

Warranty, Trial Period, and Financing

Lexie offers a standard one-year warranty and a 45-day trial period on all of the brand’s hearing aids. A two-year warranty may be purchased for $180 anytime within the trial period. Instead of a one-time payment of $999, you may choose a subscription plan, where you pay $249 upfront, then $49 per month for 24 months and receive care accessories (extra dome tips, wax guards, cleaning brushes, and drying capsules) for two years, as well as an extended protection plan against loss and breakage.

Customer Service

The support page for Lexie customers is filled with helpful user manuals, how-to videos, FAQs, blogs, and infographics. If you’re unable to find the answer to your question, call 800-499-1336 for purchases and returns and 779-212-7334 for customer support, Monday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST. You can also send an email to support@lexiehearing.com or fill out an online support request form.

Lexie Customer Reviews

Lexie Hearing has 3.21 out of 5 stars and an A+ rating on BBB from 39 customer reviews, with some customers saying they were confused about charges for the subscription program. Lexie has 3.2 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot from 14 customer reviews. While many customers (50 percent) were happy and gave five- or four-star ratings, some complained they had difficulty connecting to the app and customer service with Bluetooth.

When we tested the Audicus Spirit 1 (the predecessor to the Spirit 2), we found it simple to set up and operate, but it’s also a versatile and tech-friendly OTC hearing aid that offers a range of features for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. Its built-in Bluetooth and app capabilities make it a convenient option for those who prefer to have control over their hearing aid settings. Similarly, the Spirit 2 offers the same features, plus improved sound experiences, as well as more channels, listening environments, and increased memory and quick-scan sound adjustment options. The Spirit 2 is also 10 percent smaller in size than the Spirit 1, offers Bluetooth streaming from two devices at once with a tap-control feature, and is eligible for the Audicus Premier membership program benefits for an additional cost and monthly fee.

The ordering process for the Audicus Spirit 2 is straightforward and user-friendly. You can take a hearing test online or in-store or upload an audiogram from a local provider. The hearing aids arrive preprogrammed in three to five business days. This really sets Audicus apart from other OTC manufacturers.

Patrick Freuler, founder and CEO of Audicus, says, “Rechargeable hearing aids are very appealing to our customers because it makes wearing them consistent and staying connected so much easier — they can simply be charged at night, just like any other personal device. We customize each hearing aid to match the user’s hearing profile, and we offer individualized, lifetime support (from fittings to check-ins to upgrades).”

Audicus offers a Premiere monthly subscription program only available for its Spirit 2 and Omni 2 models that requires a $249 start-up fee then monthly payments of $99. The program offers many perks, like care accessories and free upgrades to new devices every 18 months. If you opt out of the subscription plan, you may add on a Care Subscription for the automatic delivery of extra dome tips, wax guards, retention guards, and cleaning wipes for $36 every three months.

Other highlights:

• Bluetooth streaming to Apple and Android devices and remote adjustments via the Audicus mobile app (can connect to two devices at once)
• Four preprogrammed listening environments
• On-device push button for volume and program changes
• Directional microphones (automatic and adaptive)
• Four color options
• Noise reduction

Warranty, Trial Period, and Financing

Audicus hearing aids come with a two-year warranty and a 45-day return policy. Every Audicus customer gets unlimited reprogramming for the lifetime of their hearing aids. An extended three-year warranty may be added for $198. Financing options are available through CareCredit, with no interest if paid within 12 months, or through Allegro, with 6-, 12-, or 18-month payment plans.

Audicus Customer Service

The Audicus support center is full of FAQs, user manuals, and video tutorials. Audicus can be reached by calling 855-971-0451 Monday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST, or by emailing help@audicus.com. You can also use the live chat on the website, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

Audicus Customer Reviews

Audicus has 2.45 out of 5 stars and an A rating on BBB with 11 customers reporting. Audicus only has two reviews on Trustpilot, with 3.4 out of 5 stars. Some customers complain of continued pestering sales calls from the company, even after expressing their disinterest, while positive reviews praise the quality of the hearing aids, the low cost, and friendly customer service.

Priced at $2,950 per pair, it's a premium OTC option that offers a range of features, like speech amplification and noise reduction. The Eargo 7 might be a good choice for you if you prioritize discretion and are comfortable navigating tech-savvy features. But it does sacrifice Bluetooth streaming capabilities for its small size. The size also might make it difficult to handle for anyone with dexterity or vision limitations.

Other highlights:

• Nearly invisible when worn, the Eargo 7 sits within your ear canal, making it one of the smallest rechargeable hearing aids.
• While it has wireless control capabilities with Bluetooth connectivity, it lacks Bluetooth streaming for audio.
• The Eargo app allows for customizable sound settings and offers features, like Sound Match for on-ear hearing tests.
• SoundAdjust+ automatically senses and adjusts to your environment.

Warranty, Trial Period, and Financing

Eargo offers a two-year warranty and 45-day return policy. Financing is available through Bread with 12-, 24-, or 36-month terms. Financing is also available through CoveredCare and PowerPay for those who do not qualify through Bread.

Customer Service

The Eargo website has a comprehensive help page with detailed articles and FAQs, and the support center has user guides and how-to videos. Call Eargo at 800-613-2746 Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST, and Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find in-store support via the store locator.

Eargo Customer Reviews

Eargo has 4.37 out of 5 stars with BBB and an A rating with 214 customers reporting. Eargo also has high scores on Trustpilot, with 4.7 out of 5 stars from 144 reviews. Customers mention a noticeable improvement with the Eargo 7 over previous models, complimenting its background noise reduction and automatic adjustment features. Complaints cited troubleshooting and return issues.

A prescription BTE hearing aid, the Signia Motion is suitable for treating mild to profound hearing loss, and it comes in three models (X, PX, and SPX) and 10 color options. Signia calls its SPX (Super Power) model “The world's first rechargeable superpower BTE” and has equipped it with an impressive 61 hours of battery life on a single charge. All models come with a compact charger, and the PX and SPX models have the option to upgrade to a Dry&Clean charger, which cleans and dries your hearing aids while they’re being charged.

The Signia app features an AI Signia Assistant that learns your preferences to give you a personal hearing experience and support in challenging situations. The app also performs all the other functions you can expect in a high-end hearing aid app, like volume and program adjustments, health data tracking, and connection to your hearing care professional.

Other highlights:

• Signia Xperience Sound Engine is designed to deliver high-quality sound.
• Enhanced Speech Understanding cuts through background noise to hear voices clearly from any direction.
• Automatic Situation Detection uses acoustic-motion sensors that pick up and adjust to your listening situations.
• Face Mask Mode is designed to provide better understanding when someone speaks to you through a face mask.

Warranty, Trial Period, and Financing

Signia offers an international repair service that’s available in 26 countries while the product is under warranty. This warranty varies from one to three years, depending on the power level of your device. Your provider may offer its own additional local warranty and trial period. Any financing offered will also be at the discretion of your provider.

Customer Service

The Signia website offers several how-to videos to help find answers to common questions, and the Signia TeleCare app allows you to connect virtually and troubleshoot with your hearing care professional. For Bluetooth connectivity problems, the company offers a hotline at 800-350-6093 and a consumer tech support line at 888-231-1333, available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST. For any other service requests, fill out an online form to be connected to a local service provider.

Customer Reviews

Signia does not currently have a profile page on BBB, and it has only one review on Trustpilot, giving it a 3.3 out of 5 stars. A subscription service, Consumer Reports gives Signia an overall satisfaction score of 71 out of 100, with high marks for battery charging and conversations in loud places.

Other highlights:

• SoundSense uses AI designed to adapt to your preferred settings based on past data in specific environments.
• PureSound eliminates sound processing delays and the metallic sound often associated with traditional hearing aids.
• Bluetooth streaming is compatible for both Android and iOS, which eliminates the need for extra accessories.
• It provides up to 30 hours of use on a full four-hour charge and four hours of use on a quick 30-minute charge.
• The mobile app enables volume control, program changes, audio streaming, directional focus adjustments, Zen sound therapy adjustments, battery status checks.

Warranty, Trial Period, and Financing

Widex provides warranties ranging from one to three years, depending on the model and power level. Online sales must be through a retailer that requires a face-to-face meeting with a licensed professional, otherwise it will void the warranty. Trial periods and financing options are subject to the provider's discretion.

Customer Service

A prescription and in-person fitting by a hearing specialist is required for purchase. For post-purchase support, you should contact the hearing care center you purchased it through. The Widex website offers a wealth of instructional materials. For Bluetooth issues, you can call the support line at 844-497-8844, on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. You may also request local support services or supplies by filling out an online form and connecting with a local Widex supplier.

Widex Customer Reviews

On Trustpilot, Widex has 2.6 out of 5 stars but only with minimal reviews. Additionally, the brand doesn’t have any presence on BBB.

Introduced in August 2022, the OMNIA series by ReSound is the brand’s newest high-end hearing aid collection. The model line comes in many styles: two BTE, four RIC, and three custom in-ear models. The popular RIC and BTE models are equipped with advanced-technology directional microphones for enhanced noise reduction, while the RIC models also feature an additional M&RIE speaker, which is a third microphone inside the ear canal, for better sound localization.

Other highlights:

• Bluetooth connectivity allows for audio streaming from both Apple and Android devices.
• The ReSound Smart 3D App Enables users to tweak settings, switch among custom profiles, and locate misplaced hearing aids.
• Battery longevity provides up to 30 hours of use with just a three-hour charge.
• Organic Hearing Tech was designed to mimic natural hearing for clearer speech, particularly in loud settings.

Warranty, Trial Period, and Financing

ReSound hearing aids come with a manufacturer's warranty that spans from one to three years, depending on the specific model and performance level purchased. The warranty covers incidents like loss, theft, or damage. Your provider may offer options to extend this warranty coverage, as well as a free trial period. Any financing or additional warranties offered will be at the discretion of your provider.

Customer Service

ReSound provides a wealth of online resources, like user guides and how-to videos. For hands-on service, the website guides you to a directory of local hearing professionals but doesn't offer direct contact options.

ReSound Customer Reviews

ReSound has minimal reviews on both BBB and Trustpilot, with complaints citing poor customer service and quality, while positive reviews showed people happy with the quality.