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What to consider when choosing a hearing aid 

There is a number of factors you need to consider in order to choose a hearing aid.

Lifestyle 

Every aspect of your favorite activities is important for selecting the most appropirate hearing aid for you.

Our What's right for you test takes you through 10 questions about your lifestyle and will help you choose the right hearing aid.

Please do also visit our Listening environments page to see which category of hearing aid will fit your needs the best.

Type of hearing aid 

Each hearing loss is different, posing special challenges for the best amplification for your individual loss.

Click here to read more about the different types of hearing aids.

Physiology 

The shape and size of the outer ear and ear canal may determine which type of hearing aid you can wear.

 Technology 

A combination of different technological features may benefit your particular hearing loss.        

 Volume control and program button 

Some instruments adjust automatically, while others have manual controls for volume and/or altenating between listening programs.