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Invisible hearing aids

Modern hearing aids are more discreet than ever. In fact, there are now hearing aids available which are almost invisible to the eye. Learn how these miniature hearing aids provide both a discreet look and a high-quality listening experience.

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What are invisible hearing aids?

Invisible hearing aids sit inside your ear so that they are invisible to the naked eye. Perhaps most impressive is that the advanced digital technology in these hearing aids fits into such a small device.

Invisible hearing aids are custom-fitted to your ear canal, and they contain no external tubes and wires. The invisible in canal hearing aids are the smallest hearing aids available. They offer the ultimate discretion because they are custom-made to fit inside your ear canal. Tiny cords are fit to this type of hearing aid so you can remove them easily.

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What is the best invisible hearing aid?

One of the smallest invisible hearing aids is the invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) style. It fits completely inside the ear canal.

The Oticon Opn IIC is invisible in 8 out of 10 users' ears, offering excellent sound quality - without compromising on the latest digital technology.

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Invisible hearing aids: advantages and disadvantages

Several factors determine whether invisible hearing aids are suitable for you:

  • The level of your hearing loss.
  • The shape of your ear canal.
  • Personal preferences about hearing aids are all factors, that should be considered. 

Below you can get overview of the most common pros and cons of invisible hearing aids.

 Advantages Disadvantages 
Small, discreet style  Shorter battery life 
Less likely to pick up wind noise  Controls are harder to see and feel 
More natural sound experience  Not suitable for all ear canal shapes 
No external tubes / wires Challenging to handle for those with dexterity issues  
Custom-fitted (more comfortable for most users) No binaural coordination possible between your two hearing aids 
  No Bluetooth® connectivity available and it is not available with rechargeable batteries

What hearing aids are most discreet?

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Invisible-in-the-canal (IIC)

  • Adapt automatically to the sound environment.
  • Have a discreet style.
  • Can be vulnerable to earwax and moisture build-up.
  • Are better for minimising wind noise (due to their placement).
  • Do not have a directional microphone.
  • Can be difficult to adjust for those with dexterity issues.
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Completely-in-the-canal (CIC)

  • Very small and discreet hearing aid.
  • Practically invisible to other people.
  • Custom-designed to fit discreetly in your ear canal.
  • Option to manually control settings in different environments.
  • Can be vulnerable to earwax and moisture build-up.
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In-the-canal (ITC)

  • Small and custom-made to fit in your ear canal.
  • Discreet.
  • Longer battery life than smaller models.
  • Directional microphone enhances important sounds (like speech) and reduces background noise.
  • Easy to insert and remove.
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miniRITE

  • Suitable for most types of hearing loss.
  • Smaller and less noticeable than traditional BTE hearing aids.
  • Rechargeable battery options available.
  • Able to connect to smart devices via Bluetooth.
  • Often connected to a small dome for ventilation.
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FAQ about invisible hearing aids

Sources

¹ https://www.oticon.ca/professionals/products/hearing-aids/opn-ite

² https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/52837-The-pros-and-cons-of-small-hearing-aids

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