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 is the best small 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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Audio	Visual
Music	A woman holds a hearing aid in her hand.
Music	Truly invisible hearing aids. She inserts it in her ear and touches her ear while looking at herself in the mirror.
Music	She puts on her coat and takes a last look into the mirror before leaving.
Music	Open up to the world. With the new invisible* Oticon Opn^TM. Small enough to hide in your ear. Oticon logo

Advantages and disadvantages of our discreet, invisible hearing aids

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

Small and discreet hearing aids; what are my options?

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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Image shows smiling woman and a completely in the canal hearing aid

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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image shows woman and a in the canal hearing aid

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