Hearing Aids

Hearing Aid Styles

Select a style based on your specific hearing challenges and lifestyle, and our hearing care professionals will help you understand the benefits of each.

There is a wide range of hearing aid styles and features, and the selection grows every year. We recommend selecting a style based on your specific hearing challenges and lifestyle. Book a hearing test and our hearing care professionals will help you understand the benefits of various styles.

Ear wearing an invisible-in-canal hearing aid — the device sits so deep in the canal that it cannot be seen
IIC

Invisible Hearing Aid

Invisible hearing aids deliver the same noise-processing technology as other devices but are so tiny that nobody will be able to tell you are wearing them. They also offer an incredibly secure fit making them a good choice for physical activity.

Ear wearing a completely-in-canal hearing aid — only its small faceplate is visible at the canal opening
CIC

Completely In Canal

Completely-in-the-canal (CIC) hearing aids are one of the least visible hearing aids and are virtually undetectable. These hearing aids are custom molded to fit completely in your ear canal. CIC hearing aids are best for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss.

Ear wearing an in-the-canal hearing aid, only partly visible in the lower ear
ITC

In The Canal

In-the-canal (ITC) hearing aids are custom molded to discreetly sit in your ear canal and are only partly visible. They are easy to use, and they pose fewer problems for users who have difficulty handling tiny objects than other styles of hearing aids.

Ear wearing an in-the-ear hearing aid that fills the outer ear, with visible controls
ITE

In The Ear

An in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aid device fits in the outer ear. They are conspicuous but this also means that they are easy to remove, handle and adjust. This also allows for external controls and larger batteries, adding further convenience and extending the life of the hearing aid device.

Ear wearing a receiver-in-canal hearing aid — only the thin receiver wire is visible from the front
RIC

Receiver In Canal

Receiver in canal (RIC) hearing aids are worn behind the ear but the receiver and speaker sit in the ear canal. This offers a clearer representation of sound while also reducing the size and weight of the main unit.

Ear wearing a behind-the-ear hearing aid, its clear sound tube running over the ear into an earmold
BTE

Behind The Ear

Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids fit comfortably behind your ear and are discreetly connected to a mold inside your ear canal. They are less inconspicuous than other hearing aid styles, but they come in various colours and feature external controls for ease and convenience.

Find The Right Hearing Aid Style

Book a hearing test and our hearing care professionals will help you choose the style that fits your hearing and lifestyle.