Hearing Aid Styles

- Degree of hearing loss
- Lifestyle
- Common activities
- Common environments you’re in
- Cosmetics and aesthetic qualities
- Budget
- Dexterity
- Skin sensitivities
Hearing Aid Styles
In-the-Ear (ITE)
Hearing aids worn in the ear are generally custom-fit based on an impression of the ear. There are a variety of ITE styles available.
Behind-the-Ear (BTE)
Behind-the-Ear instruments sit behind or on top of the outer ear with a tube that connects to an ear tip or mold inside of the ear. BTE’s offer the widest range of features, colors, battery types, and degrees of power. Today, they’re offered in small, discreet designs that are often unnoticeable when worn. For those who prefer to “show them off”, they also come in multiple colors and designs.