5 Affordable Hearing Aids That Won’t Break The Bank — Soundly

The price of hearing aids has gotten a lot of headlines in 2022. Politicians, consumer groups, and even the FDA have pointed out that the average cost for hearing aids in the U.S. is $4,500. 

For millions of Americans, that price is an accepted tradeoff to hear better. For others (especially first-time hearing aid wearers), it’s just too much. Cost is one of the primary reasons that many people miss decades of conversations before they treat their hearing. 

Thankfully, a new crop of legitimate, affordable hearing aids is available to folks looking for a place to get started. In this guide, I’ll share five cheaper hearing aid brands and some of the most common mistakes that hearing aid shoppers make when looking for a hearing aid deal. 

How I choose the hearing aids on this list: 

Personal Reviews – I am a hearing aid wearer, and I’ve personally tested each of the products on this list (read more about me here). 
Expert Opinion – I work closely with a team of audiologists to review each product from a professional perspective.
Other User Reviews – I sift through hundreds of user reviews monthly.
Manufacture Interviews – I regularly interview engineers and audiologists at top hearing brands to better understand their approaches (here’s a recent interview with the head of audiology at Widex).
Price and Style Range – The hearing aids on this guide range from $849 to $2,950. That’s still not pocket change, but in my experience, this range strikes the right balance between low prices and happy, long-term customers.