Hearing Aids 2026

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The office is an authorized distributor for: Oticon, Phonak, Resound, Signia, Starkey and Widex hearing aids. Clicking on the icons above to view the newest devices from each manufacturer.

The list below highlights information and features regarding best hearing aids 2026. The unique features, pros & cons, pricing and warranty of Oticon, Phonak, Resound, Signia, Starkey and Widex aids are highlighted. All devices offer a 45-day trial period and a 3-year warranty that includes repairs, loss & damage and office visits.  The list begins with standard features found in almost all best hearing aids 2026.

NOTE: To order hearing devices, you will need a current hearing test (pure tone audiogram or hearing evaluation) under California State law performed within the last 12-months. Peninsula Hearing Services can perform this for you and is in-network with most health insurance plans.

Standard Features (found in 2026 hearing devices)

  • Rechargeable-new devices come with a standard charger.  Premium chargers that are portable and/or clean the devices are available.
  • Automatically adjust to sound with no need for manual adjustment
  • Bluetooth and Smartphone “app” compatibility with iPhone and Android smart devices
  • Water and dust resistant
  • Tinnitus program modes
  • Remote/telehealth adjustments by hearing healthcare provider
  • Noise cancellation technology
  • Different sizes offered for different degrees of hearing loss
Widex smart RIC 2024 with charger
$2,449 / each

Widex Allure

Pros

  • Pure Sound Technology -the fastest sound processing speed in the hearing industry. The PureSound program gives you crystal-clear, distortion-free speech that is both natural and immersive.
  • Soundsense Learn Technology – using the hearing device smarthphone app, users can  personalize their listening experiences in difficult to hear listening situations by choosing from a vast inventory of settings.  These changes can be done “live” at a restaurant or party.  Reduces the need to return to the audiologist for fine tuning changes for such problems.     
  • Speech Enhancer Pro– softens unwanted noise so that it stays comfortably below your hearing level while enhancing speech for effortless and engaging conversations. All the while preserving your awareness of your surroundings.
  • Excellent customer services responsiveness
  • Excellent reliability of devices, chargers and smartphone app.

Cons

  • Remote/telehealth adjustments require purchase of an accessory (approximately $100)
  • Single-sided deafness CROS models aids not available
Questions about the Widex Allure?

Oticon Intent 1

Pros

  • Brain Hearing Technology – using Oticon patented artificial intelligence (AI) named Deep Neural Network, the Real processes sound automatically to make them more distinct across varying listening environments. Oticon reports a benefit of Intent is users can hear more clearly.
  • Sudden Sound Stabilizer – sudden sounds like dishes clanging or a door slamming are instantly softened, resulting in improved speech clarity and and reduced listening effort
  • Wind & Handling Stabilizer – prevents wind and handling noise from hands/hair from being processed by the hearing device
  • Excellent reliability of devices & chargers
  • Excellent Sound Quality

Cons

  • Reports of poor customer service responsiveness
  • Reports of connectivity issues with smartphone app.
Questions about the Oticon Intent ?
WIDEX
$2,449 / each 

Phonak Ultra Sphere i90

Pros

  • DeepSonic Sound Processing – Deep Sound Optimized Neural Integrated Chip is an absolute game changer, It separates unwanted noise from speech, delivering a level of clean and clear speech far beyond any existing technology 
  • Smart Speech Technology – using artificial intelligence, a collection of features to improved speech understanding or reduced listening effort
  • StereoZoom 2.0 – feature that turns different microphones in the aids on/off depending on the speech and noise levels for improved speech understanding in challenging environments
  • SpeechSensor – feature that detects the direction from which speech is coming from.  Helps with better speech understanding and reduces listening fatigue
  • Activent Receiver – newearpiece designed to block out background noise
  • Charge Case Go,-upgrade from standard charger that provides portable charging without an electrical outlet for up to 3 charges
  • Health Data Tracking– using the smartphone app, tracks heart rate, steps, calories burned and more.
  • Good Customer Service
  • Excellent Sound Quality

Cons

  • Reports of smartphone app malfunction issues
  • Reports smart app for iPhone is difficult to pair to aids
  • Reports of issues with the hearing devices automatic features
Questions about the Phonak Infinio Sphere?
image dedicated AI computer chip in newest Phonak hearing aids model Infinio Sphere
$2,449 / each 
SIGNIA

$2,449 / each

Signia Pure Charge&Go IX 7

Pros

  • Integrated Xperience Technology only hearing device to use two computer processors to separately process speech from background noise. Designed for outstanding speech clarity.
  • Own Voice Processing – reduces echo of one’s voice for a more pleasant user experience while wearing the hearing device
  • Dry & Clean Charger – upgrade from the standard charger that uses UV cleaning
  • eWind Screen- wind noise canceller to make conversations in wind easier.
  • Excellent Sound Quality

Cons

  • Reports of limited customer service responsiveness
  • Reports smartphone app has limited features
Questions about Signia Pure Charge&Go?

Starkey Edge AI 24

Pros

  • Bluetooth Low Energy (LE)Audio and Auracast– streaming protocol that uses less power and delivers the next-generation Auracast connectivity standard across electronics everywhere.
  • Neuro Sound Technology- Starkey Edge AI sound management system that classifies speech 30% more accurately in noisy environments compared to their previous hearing aid technology.
  • Thrive Hearing Control App–smartphone app that features: Health and activity tracking; Slip & Fall alert to selected contacts using motion sensors in the hearing devices; Reminder alerts for personal tasks, medication; Mask-mode to boosts performance to help hear people who are wearing masks.

Cons

  • Reports of poor customer service responsiveness
Questions about the Starkey Edge AI?
STARKEY
$2,449 / each
RESOUND OMNIA
$2,449 / each

Resound Vivia 9

Pros

  • Intelligence Augmented– a new AI feature that spotlights speech while reducing background noise. Automatically adjust to the users environment.
  • Check my Fit– using the smart app, user can check the fit of the hearing devices with a quick “selfie” picture
  • Direct Bluetooth Streaming– connects to new Bluetooth LE Audio with compatible devices and offers the clearest sound
  • AuraCast Broadcast Audio– connect to public places globally like museums, airports, public transportation and more to transform audio experiences and make hearing more inclusive.
  • All Weatherproof- hearing device is protected with nanocoating for indoor and outdoor use.
  • Excellent reliability, ease of use of smartphone app

Cons

  • Reports of poor customer service responsiveness
  • Reports of average sound quality
  • Reports of issues with charger
  • Reports of software issues to program the hearing devices
Questions about the Resound Vivia?