Best OTC Hearing Aids

This discrete-sized hearing aid packs a lot of power. It delivers a boost of up to 53 dB to accommodate moderately hard-of-hearing wearers.

The device tucks behind the ear in your choice of gray or beige colors to blend in with your hair or glasses. Wearers say it’s virtually invisible once it’s in place. And while you’d expect a high cost for beautifully clear, digitally-amplified sound, you can buy a set of two for half the price of some digital prescription models.

Whether you purchase left only, right only or a left/right pair, the Otofonix Encore comes with various size domes to fit your ears perfectly. Just put them in place and go. This over the counter hearing aid takes easy-to-find standard hearing aid batteries, making it one heck of a convenient buy.

The Otofonix Elite is perfect for mild to moderate hearing loss. It has 10 levels and 4 programs so you can customize it precisely to your needs. To ensure a comfortable fit, several tube and dome size choices are included.

The device’s digital technology amplifies face-to-face sounds such as the human voice while cutting down on distracting background noise. Four different settings allow for different conditions: regular listening; noisy background; reduced whistling/feedback or maximum amplification of all incoming sound.

The icing on the cake of this popular OTC hearing aid is that the price is great –– less than half of a lower-end prescription model, but with amazing technology and superior clarity.

This powerful pair (or buy just left or right) features noise cancellation for enhanced speech tones. It has 12 channels with 4 program choices so you can hear well in nearly any situation.

The device and tube are both very small. Even if you have short hair or like to wear pulled-back hairstyles, the Banglijian will be hard for others to detect.

The price is excellent; purchase the pair (left and right) and save. The set of two hearing aids comes with 8 batteries and several tip choices so you get a great fit. Whether you buy a single device or the pair, you’ll receive a bonus 12-month guarantee.

The cost on this little performer is so low, we had to look twice. It’s earning rave reviews from verified customers, and it’s so small it’s nearly undetectable once in place. We say: sold!

Made of medical-grade silicone, the BLJ Hearing Amplifier is said to be extremely comfortable to wear. It features fingertip operation so you can discreetly adjust the volume control and choose from 6 different channels. (The manufacturer does say that if you have difficulty manipulating small objects, you may need a larger hearing aid.)

The device also comes with a hassle-free, 45-day returns guarantee. Correct function of the device is guaranteed for 1 year.

Here’s another mini that really does the job. Purchase separately (left or right ear) or buy a pair and save. Rather than distinguishing sounds as with moderate hearing-loss OTC hearing aids, the Otofonix Apex increases the general volume, making it ideal for mild to moderate hearing amplification needs.

Verified customers say they love the comfortable fit and slender tubing.

According to the manufacturer, the Apex was designed specifically to amplify the human voice. It’s great in normal conversation environments. The unit has a 12-band digital processor with a 4-channel hearing amplifier. Try it for 45 days with the company’s money-back guarantee. It comes in your choice of gray or beige.

We always appreciate an over-the-counter hearing aid that allows for variety in ear sizes and shapes. This model comes with several sound domes and ear tubes so you can find your perfect fit. Conveniently, it can be worn either ear.

You won’t need to worry about running out of batteries, either; this model is rechargeable. According to verified users, one full charge is good for up to about 24 hours of wear.

For the cost, it’s very tech-forward. Speech sound is separated from background noise so you hear conversations clearly. With its small size and two background noise-canceling options, this hearing aid is recommended for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.

While many of the OTC hearing aids we researched were best for mild or moderate hearing loss, this device has an amplification threshold of 70 dB. That makes it a crossover to the lower end of the severe hearing loss scale. (For hearing loss diagnosed well within the severe level, you may need something stronger.)

You wouldn’t know it from the price, though. This hearing aid is an incredible value for the performance. It has full digital-tone quality with reduced noise interference. Two process options give you the choice of a noisy or quieter environment.

This device is rechargeable; when fully charged, wear your hearing aid for up to 24 hours. A sleek carrying case is included so you can take your extra tubes, cleaning brush, ear tips and USB charger with you wherever you go.

Here’s another super-mini hearing aid we absolutely love. It’s just a little bit larger than an adult fingertip and is nearly undetectable when worn. The tube for removal is super-slender and won’t be noticed by most people, verified customers say.

This little device has a lot going for it. The nano-coating technology is dust– and sweat proof. It has a single-touch volume control. Adjust to your comfort level with full acoustic sound.

The kit comes with extra batteries, a cleaning brush and a variety of ear tips so you get the right fit. All of these fit into the custom carrying case, which has a sleek, modern look.

If you’re surprised by the price of this pair of hearing aids, you’re not alone. When we saw the low cost we knew we had to take a closer look and see how they stacked up against competitors.

The result: we definitely feel this hearing aid deserves a place in our Top 16 list. It has a convenient recharger for the battery with 500 recharge cycle capacity. That’s another huge saving on top of an already-low price point.

It’s slightly larger than the smallest OTC hearing aids on our list, but it’s still discreet. It ergonomically fits over the ear and delivers clear conversational sound while reducing background noise. Buy as a single or a pair.

Here’s another smart option from Banglijian. It’s slender and curves naturally behind the ear. Operate the volume, program button and on/off switch with one finger. Verified reviewers say it’s comfortable to wear; you’ll hardly know it’s on.

The unit is rechargeable, so you’ll save money you would have otherwise spent on batteries. The charge can give up to 60 hours of use, which is more than double the charging power of many models we reviewed.

The amplifier has 6 levels and delivers crystal-clear digital sound, according to customers. A USB charger, sound tubes, ear domes and cleaning brush all fit conveniently in a sleek black carrying case.

This model has a sleek, contemporary design similar to a Bluetooth or other behind-the-ear system. Its performance matches its modern look, verified customers say.

The most exciting part of this over-the-counter hearing aid is its embedded digital chip. It enables adjustment of sound volume in different environments. Meanwhile, the unit is lightweight and easy to operate.

It also includes a German battery which the manufacturer says has a longer battery life than standard hearing aid batteries. That saves wearers time, money and frustration, as noted in the reviews. The complete kit includes a carrying case that holds varying sizes of ear tips, two extra batteries and a cleaning brush.

This was one of the lowest-priced over-the-counter hearing aids we found. What we discovered is that you’ll get loads of great features. One of the best is that it’s rechargeable. One full charge delivers up to 40 hours of use – now that’s convenient!

The medium-sized unit fits behind either ear and is easy to hide, verified customers say. The on-off switch can’t be confused with the rolling volume control, so you won’t suddenly lose sound or get a painful blast of it.

The kit comes with several ear tip/ear dome sizes so you can get the right fit. Designed by an audiologist, the circuitry is great for amplifying those who are mildly to moderately hearing disabled.

Here’s another low-cost digital option. The Sentire fits in either ear and comes with different ear domes so you can select just the right size. Verified customers say this little device is incredibly comfortable to wear.

Sound is comparable to some more expensive models, according to satisfied customers. This amplifier separates distracting background noise from conversation so words are clear and understandable. Adjust the volume up or down with a series of clicks. You can’t accidentally over-amplify or suddenly lose sound.

This OTC hearing aid comes in a kit that includes a compact carrying case, cleaning brush, storage for two size ear tips and three extra batteries.

Wow –– this pretty pair looks super-cool and performs like a pro. Unlike the usual over-the-counter hearing aids, the Sidekick shows itself off in contemporary white gold coloring. It looks like similar to a state-of-the-art Bluetooth device.

The Sidekick has three sound filtering options that fit in with an active, busy lifestyle. Choose Everyday, Restaurant or Entertainment. Verified users say these options really do filter out what you don’t need while clarifying what you want to hear.

With this pair you’re spending half of the bottom-line prices of many prescription hearing aids. They operate on high performance Li-Ion batteries for long term use.