A guide for the conversation
Your hearing aid options
Tier names describe positions within a manufacturer's range. They are not a universal measure of benefit. Fitting, verification and follow-up remain central.
What to compare
| Area | A useful question |
|---|---|
| Speech and noise | Ask which directional and noise-management features are included, and trial them in the client's priority environments. |
| Automatic adjustments | Check which sound scenes can be recognised and which adjustments the clinician can change. |
| Programs and fine tuning | Count the actual programs and adjustment controls in the chosen family. More expensive does not always mean more programs. |
| Connectivity | Check the exact hearing aid variant, phone model, firmware and accessories. A tier label alone does not establish compatibility. |
| Value | Compare a lower tier under the same conditions. Record the benefit the client notices, not just the manufacturer's feature list. |
Manufacturer names, mapped for discussion
Entry, standard, advanced and premium below are our editorial mapping. Manufacturer names are sourced; the mapping does not imply equivalent features or benefit across brands.
| Family | Entry | Standard | Advanced | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phonak Audéo Infinio Audéo I-R | I30 | I50 | I70 | I90 |
| Oticon Intent miniRITE | Intent 4 | Intent 3 | Intent 2 | Intent 1 |
| Signia Integrated Xperience Pure Charge&Go IX | Not confirmed | 3IX | 5IX | 7IX |
| Starkey Edge AI RIC RT | Not confirmed | 16 | 20 | 24 |
Find source documents and feature verification status on the brand reference.
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