In the ear hearing aid styles

CIC hearing aids are similar to the in the ear hearing aids and are individually custom sized to fit discreetly inside the ear canal. The only thing visible to the eye is normally the battery drawer and face plate. CIC hearings aids sit completely in the ear canal and may be hidden well with colours that match your hair and skin tone.

Completely in the canal hearing aids may be for people with mild to moderately servere hearing loss. These hearing aids can have a button that allows you to change settings for different environments. This makes CIC hearing aids more suitable for people who want discreet hearing aids and have the option to manually control them using a button.

Not everyone has ear canals that are suitable for CIC hearing aids, speak to your hearing healthcare expert for further guidance and advice¹.

Types of hearing aids

In the canal hearing aids are individually tailored to sit inside the ear canal. The ITC hearing aids fit the lower third of your external ear and may be slightly visible in the lower part of the ear, as they have a small faceplate as compared to the Invisible in the canal and completely in the canal hearing aids.

The in the canal hearing aids accommodate large batteries and on-instrument control buttons such as volume and programme button, allowing for easy control and handling¹. ITC hearing aids are also easy to insert and remove from the ear.

While ITC hearing aids are still very discreet, if you are looking for almost complete discretion, it is advised that you look at the completely in the canal and invisible in the canal hearing aid types.

Speak with your hearing healthcare expert for more guidance on in the canal hearing aids if this hearing aid is suitable for you.

Types of hearing aids

In ear hearing aid components are housed in a shell, which may be either a half shell or full shell covering that sit snugly and securely in the visible part of your ear with no wires or tubes to contend with. The in the ear half shell hearing aid is designed to fit half of your external ear. The shell of the hearing aid is custom made to fit the shape of your ear. Depending on the size of your ear, these in the ear hearing aid types can be relatively discreet.

This style of in the ear hearing aids are usually more suitable for clients who may have profound hearing loss and prioritises easy handling. Half shell hearing aids have a more secure fit, and may also be best suited for those that live an active lifestyle¹. 

Due to their slightly larger size, ITE half shell hearing aids can have more features when compared to in the canal, completely in the canal and invisible in the canal hearing aids.

Speak with your hearing healthcare expert for further guidance on in the ear hearing aid types.

Types of hearing aids

In ear hearing aid components are housed in a shell, which may be either a half shell or full shell covering that sit snugly and securely in the visible part of your ear with no wires or tubes to contend with. The in the ear full shell hearing aid is designed to fit all of your external ear. The shell of the hearing aid is custom made to fit the shape of your ear. Depending on the size of your ear, these in the ear hearing aid types can be relatively discreet.

This style of in the ear hearing aids are usually more suitable for clients who may have profound hearing loss and prioritises easy handling. Full shell hearing aids have a more secure fit, and may also be best suited for those that live an active lifestyle¹. 

Due to their slightly larger size, ITE full shell hearing aids can have more features when compared to in the canal, completely in the canal and invisible in the canal hearing aids.

Speak with your hearing healthcare expert for further guidance on in the ear hearing aid types.

Types of hearing aids