Benefits:
- Rechargeable hearing aids are small and sleek, with a battery large enough to provide a full day of power on a single charge.
- They are more user-friendly, especially for individuals with dexterity problems or low vision or those who want the convenience of not changing a battery. Traditional disposable hearing aid batteries are quite small and must be changed every 3-12 days, depending on the size of the battery and style of hearing aid.
- Rechargeable batteries are encased in the hearing aid and do not need to be changed. At the end of the day, simply place your rechargeable hearing aids into the charger and by morning, they will be fully charged to give you enough battery life for an entire day.
- They reduce the amount of packaging waste that results from using disposable batteries. Depending on the size of the hearing aid battery, hearing aids can use up to 100 batteries a year, resulting in a lot of waste!
- The ability to stream wirelessly from devices such as phones and TVs has been a significant benefit to hearing aid users. However, streaming with a disposable battery usually drains the battery life much faster. With a rechargeable hearing aid, you do not need to worry about the amount of time you are streaming.
- Smartphone apps that allow you to control your hearing aids with ease also provide a real-time indicator of the amount of battery life remaining in your rechargeable hearing aid. This helps you avoid the guesswork of wondering when your disposable battery will die.
Disadvantages:
- Although rechargeable hearing aids are available in small and discreet styles, they are not available in every style of hearing aid. Most rechargeable hearing aids are available as a behind-the-ear (BTE), receiver-in-canal (RIC), or in-the-ear (ITE) style. As rechargeable hearing aids become the norm, we will likely see more hearing aid styles becoming available as a rechargeable option.
- They are reliant on an encased rechargeable battery that can’t be swapped for a disposable battery. Therefore, it is important to make sure that you are charging your hearing aids each night. As a rule, if your hearing aids are not in your ears, they should be in your charger. However, this also decreases the likelihood that you will lose or misplace your hearing aids.
Stay tuned for future blog posts as your Audiologist, Dario Coletta, reviews the newest rechargeable hearing aids.
Choosing between hearing aids can feel overwhelming, but understanding the specific advantages and considerations of rechargeable hearing aids is a great place to start. Whether you’re attracted to their convenience, environmental benefits, or seamless integration with technology, rechargeable hearing aids offer a modern solution to hearing loss that fits effortlessly into your daily routine.
If you’re curious about whether rechargeable hearing aids are the right choice for you or if you’re interested in exploring the wide range of hearing aids available, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Our team at the clinic is dedicated to providing you with personalized advice and support to ensure you find the perfect hearing aid to meet your needs and lifestyle.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take the first step towards clearer hearing and a better quality of life. Let’s discover together how the latest hearing aid technology can enhance your hearing experience.