Question 1

What are rechargeable hearing aids?

Accepted Answer

They are a lot like ships that come to dock at night. You don't change the batteries, but "dock" your aids to recharge them usually in 4 hours. There's no more fiddling with tiny little disposable (and environmentally unfriendly) batteries.

Question 2

What are the pros of rechargeable hearing aids?

Accepted Answer

Love your trees, love your rechargeable hearing aids. The batteries only need replacing usually after a year's usage. You recharge them every night in their own "dock" – an earbud pocket charger – or by using a wireless Qi charger pad with some models. They are also good if you have dexterity issues such as Parkinson's Disease or arthritis: rechargeables are easy to handle and there is no need to get out your magnifying glass to change those disposable batteries.

Question 3

How long does a rechargeable hearing aid last?

Accepted Answer

Up to 4-7 days using the rechargeable mobile dock, and a full day to 36 hours per charge depending on the model and how much you use them as a streaming device for music, books, and for taking phone calls.

Question 4

Should I get a hearing aid with rechargeable batteries?

Accepted Answer

If you're ready for a rechargeable hearing aid device, switching is more complicated than simply going to the drugstore and purchasing rechargeable button batteries in the correct size. These don't exist. You need a model that has built-in rechargeable batteries.

Question 5

What are the best rechargeable hearing aids?

Accepted Answer

Signia has won prizes for having the longest battery life (up to 61 hours, an independent study revealed) while Widex is also well-known in the field for being a reliable rechargeable device.

Rechargeable hearing aids

The benefits of rechargeable hearing aids

A full recharge = a full day + 5 hours of streaming

A quick 30-minute charge delivers 4–5 hours of emergency power

On-the-go charging, 3–4 days use: pocket-sized cases that use Qi technology = you don’t need a plug or change batteries