Affordable and Cheap Hearing Aids Brands

When looking for affordable and cheap hearing aid brands, its not so much what is the best brand, but rather what is the best hearing aid for your needs. The best hearing aid for you depends on the type of hearing loss you have, as well as the extent and the location of hearing loss. When you do find the hearing that is right for you, the next step is finding a discount or wholesale company that carries it. Below are the well known name brands of hearing aids available and manufacturer prices. You can then compare prices with discount companies for the best value.

Types of Hearing Aids:

Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing aids are worn behind the ear and are for with mild to profound hearing loss.

In-The-Ear (ITE) is worn in the outer portion of the ear and are also for mild to profound hearing loss.

In-The-Canal (ITC) is worn in the canal of the ear and is used for mild to severe hearing loss, but good manual dexterity is needed.

Completely In The Canal (CIC) is undetectable hidden in the ear canal. This style is limited depending on degree of hearing loss and manual dexterity.

Name Brand Hearing Aids:

• Siemens hearing aid prices range from $1,599 - $2999 per aid


• Unitron hearing aids begin at the price of $1,699 up to $2,699


• Phonak hearing aids start at $1,599 up to $2,799


• Sonic Innovations start at $1,599 up to $2,799


• Starkey prices range from $1,849 - $2,799 per aid


• Resound hearing aids from $1,849 - $2,799 per aid


• Widex hearing aids from $1,599 - $3299 per aid


• Oticon hearing aids range from $1,599 - $2,999 per aid

The Lee Majors Rechargeable Bionic Hearing offers digital hearing aid technology with rechargeable battery. They also offer the complete kit that is an affordable $14.95, and three monthly installments of $66.65.

HEARINGAID2020.com offers amplified hearing devices, as well as BTE hearing aids for well below the manufacturer's retail price. They have Ampli Ear for as low as $37.00 on sale for $29.95 per ear.

Ahearingaid.com offers major brand hearing aids with a price comparison chart showing brands and prices.

What To Look For:

When shopping for your hearing aid, there are factors to take into consideration to make sure the best selection at the most affordable price for you. Cheap does not have to mean inferior so shop around.

Check to see if there is a warranty or a trial period on the hearing aids you have chosen, as well as free office visits for adjustments. The office visits may have been built into the price, or they could be an added cost.

Another important factor is the need for repairs. They can be expensive. Additionally, the cost of replacing your aids if they are damaged beyond repair will require you to repurchase a new aid, or aids, if you are wearing one in each ear. Be sure to check all angles, and as always "buyer beware" when purchasing online.

by Barb Hicks RN/LMT