Compare severe-loss hearing-aid tags

This view shows records carrying a moderate-to-severe or severe use-case tag. Significant hearing loss requires an individual professional assessment; the feed tag is only a catalogue field.

How this filter works

Includes records with supplied moderate-to-severe or severe use-case tags, then retains the feed’s existing Sherpa Score order. The published score uses supplied catalogue fields, which do not prove quality or fit. See how we rate. Information only, not medical advice.

9 brands · latest feed record 2026-06-16

Official context: FDA OTC hearing-aid guidance · NIDCD hearing-aid and assessment guidance

Moderate-to-severe and severe labels here are supplied tags only. Significant loss requires professional assessment of degree, type, speech understanding and fitting needs. Do not use this ordered list to choose an OTC product or bypass individual care.

  1. #1

    hear.com

    hear.com

    10.0 /10 Sherpa Score
    Regulator named: FDA Remote audiology follow-up

    An online hearing-care service that matches customers with local providers and sells its prescription Horizon hearing aids (plus an OTC option) with a 45-day no-risk trial.

    Channel
    OTC & prescription
    Price from
    $999
    Trial period (supplied)
    45 days
    Warranty
    3 years
    Styles
    RIC, CIC
    Visit hear.com Feed record 2026-06-16
  2. #2

    Costco Kirkland Signature

    costco.com

    6.6 /10 Sherpa Score
    Regulator named: FDA

    Kirkland Signature was Costco's value-priced, professionally-fit hearing aid line sold in-warehouse; the brand was discontinued in late 2022 and is no longer sold new.

    Channel
    Prescription (pro-fit)
    Price
    Starting price not supplied
    Trial period (supplied)
    180 days
    Warranty
    3 years
    Styles
    RIC
    Visit Costco Kirkland Signature Feed record 2026-06-16
  3. #3

    Beltone

    beltone.com

    5.9 /10 Sherpa Score
    Regulator named: FDA Remote audiology follow-up

    Beltone is a long-established, GN-owned hearing aid maker whose prescription devices are fitted and serviced through its own clinic network rather than sold over the counter.

    Channel
    Prescription (pro-fit)
    Price
    Starting price not supplied
    Trial period (supplied)
    30 days
    Warranty
    1 year
    Styles
    RIC, BTE, ITE
    Visit Beltone Feed record 2026-06-16
  4. #4

    ReSound

    resound.com

    5.3 /10 Sherpa Score
    Regulator named: FDA Remote audiology follow-up

    ReSound makes prescription hearing aids fitted through hearing care professionals, with rechargeable models, Bluetooth LE Audio/Auracast streaming, and app-based remote-care adjustments.

    Channel
    Prescription (pro-fit)
    Price
    Starting price not supplied
    Warranty
    3 years
    Styles
    RIC, BTE, ITE
    Rechargeable
    Yes
    Visit ReSound Feed record 2026-06-16
  5. #5

    Widex

    widex.com

    5.3 /10 Sherpa Score
    Regulator named: FDA Remote audiology follow-up

    Widex is a premium Danish prescription hearing-aid maker (part of WS Audiology) known for natural, music-grade sound and Zen tinnitus tools; its Allure and SmartRIC platforms offer rechargeable RIC/BTE/ITE styles with Bluetooth and remote fine-tuning, fitted only through hearing care professionals.

    Channel
    Prescription (pro-fit)
    Price
    Starting price not supplied
    Warranty
    3 years
    Styles
    RIC, BTE, ITE
    Rechargeable
    Yes
    Visit Widex Feed record 2026-06-16
  6. #6

    Signia

    signia.net

    4.4 /10 Sherpa Score
    Regulator named: FDA Remote audiology follow-up

    Signia is a global prescription hearing-aid manufacturer (WSAudiology) offering rechargeable, Bluetooth-enabled devices across all major styles, fitted and adjusted through hearing care professionals.

    Channel
    Prescription (pro-fit)
    Price
    Starting price not supplied
    Warranty
    2 years
    Styles
    RIC, BTE, ITE
    Rechargeable
    Yes
    Visit Signia Feed record 2026-06-16
  7. #7

    Oticon

    oticon.com

    4.0 /10 Sherpa Score
    Regulator named: FDA Remote audiology follow-up

    Oticon is a Danish prescription hearing aid maker (part of Demant) offering rechargeable, Bluetooth-streaming devices that are fitted and adjusted through licensed hearing care professionals.

    Channel
    Prescription (pro-fit)
    Price
    Starting price not supplied
    Warranty
    1 year
    Styles
    RIC, BTE, ITE
    Rechargeable
    Yes
    Visit Oticon Feed record 2026-06-16
  8. #8

    Phonak

    phonak.com

    4.0 /10 Sherpa Score
    Regulator named: FDA Remote audiology follow-up

    Phonak is a Swiss prescription hearing-aid manufacturer (part of Sonova) whose rechargeable, Bluetooth-streaming devices are fitted and sold through licensed hearing care professionals rather than over the counter.

    Channel
    Prescription (pro-fit)
    Price
    Starting price not supplied
    Warranty
    1 year
    Styles
    RIC, BTE, ITE
    Rechargeable
    Yes
    Visit Phonak Feed record 2026-06-16
  9. #9

    Starkey

    starkey.com

    3.2 /10 Sherpa Score
    Regulator named: FDA Remote audiology follow-up

    Starkey is a US-based prescription hearing aid manufacturer whose AI-driven models are fitted and sold through licensed hearing professionals rather than over the counter.

    Channel
    Prescription (pro-fit)
    Price
    Starting price not supplied
    Styles
    RIC, BTE, ITE
    Rechargeable
    Yes
    Bluetooth + app
    Yes
    Visit Starkey Feed record 2026-06-16

Common questions

Are US OTC hearing aids intended for severe loss?

No. FDA rules define the OTC category for adults with perceived mild-to-moderate loss, not severe or profound loss. Seek a licensed hearing professional.

Can a catalogue style field identify the right device?

No. Required output, ear anatomy, speech understanding, dexterity and other factors need an individual assessment and fitting.