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Understanding the budget for hearing aids

Buying hearing aids is a definite investment, which is why budgeting for hearing aids is so important. It helps you decide what is most important to you in a hearing aid—whether that’s affordability, cutting-edge technology, discreet design, Bluetooth connectivity, and more. Once you know what you want in a hearing aid, you can find the best hearing device to match your budget. This helps you focus on the long-term value of the device, not just the upfront price. If you’re specifically looking for budget hearing aids, with a good balance of cost, features, and reliable hearing support, we’ll outline your best options in this blog post.

Key Takeaways

  • Budgeting for hearing aids helps you focus on long-term value, not just upfront price.
  • Budget-friendly hearing aids deliver essential technology without unnecessary extras. Miracle-Ear’s EASY line is a reliable, affordable option.
  • Free professional fittings and lifetime aftercare add significant value when purchasing hearing aids—but when those aren’t included in the purchase price, hidden costs may arise throughout the lifetime of your devices.
  • Hearing aid style, advanced features, and technology level are key cost drivers.
  • Promotions, regular maintenance, and insurance benefits help reduce overall costs.

The true cost of hearing aids

Many people wonder what makes hearing aids so expensive. The research and development that goes into developing modern hearing aids certainly has an impact on the price. Continuous innovation has dramatically improved sound quality and comfort in the past decade. Aftercare services also affect the price, as many hearing clinics build free aftercare into the cost of the devices.

Other features and offerings that drive up the cost of hearing aids include:

  • Device style: The style of device you choose affects the price point to a certain degree. Hearing aids with custom earpieces—especially extra-small styles like completely-in-canal (CIC) and invisible-in-canal (IIC) styles—can cost more than standard models.
  • Advanced features: When you purchase hearing aids with some of the advanced technologies like Bluetooth connectivity, water-resistant materials, rechargeable batteries, AI-driven processing, and more advanced background noise reduction, the purchase price will go up.
  • Technology level: It’s probably not surprising, but the more advanced technology that’s packed into your hearing aids, the higher the price tag will be. Features like those found in our GENIUS™ X platform and Miracle-EarBLISS™ line dramatically improve the ease of your hearing experience, but they can cost more. 

Hidden costs can add up quickly with hearing aids, including ongoing maintenance, batteries, or charging accessories, out-of-warranty repairs, and replacement fees if a device is lost. Some clinics charge for follow-up visits or adjustments, and insurance may not cover every service, increasing your total long-term expense.

That’s where Miracle-Ear is different. With no hidden fees, at Miracle-Ear, the initial sticker price also includes an industry-leading 3-year warranty* and lifetime aftercare services**—which includes hearing tests, fittings, device adjustments and repairs, and ongoing care. Our hearing aids also come with customization, with devices tailored to your specific hearing loss, lifestyle needs, and ear shape. All of this means not only are there no hidden costs when you purchase a pair of Miracle-Ear hearing aids, but you’re also securing ongoing support at any of our 1,600 locations. Our goal is to ensure your investment in hearing devices is worthwhile, providing optimal performance and reliability throughout the device’s lifetime.

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What makes a hearing aid “budget-friendly”?

Budget-friendly hearing aids are devices that deliver essential hearing support without features that increase the price. These hearing aids balance core technology (directional microphones, feedback cancellation, speech and noise management) with comfort and reliability, at an approachable price point. 

Best hearing aids by budget range: Identifying affordable hearing aids that work

When selecting the best hearing aids by budget, Miracle-Ear’s EASY™ line offers strong value, with simple features to meet your hearing needs. These are the best low-cost hearing aids  in our product line and feature a comfortable, powerful BTE model.

Of course, many people are willing to pay a little more for one or two specific features that are important to them. For affordable rechargeable hearing aids, talk to your hearing care professional (HCP) about the most budget-friendly options in the Miracle-EarENERGY™ product line, which features several different hearing aid styles. If you’re interested in affordable Bluetooth hearing aids that offer the convenience of connectivity across devices, your HCP can talk you through the best affordable styles and options with this technology. 

How to choose the best budget hearing aids

Your Miracle-Ear HCP will be your best resource to help you find hearing aids that are within your budget but still have the features that are most important to you. 

That being said, choosing the best budget hearing aids from Miracle‑Ear means focusing on our lowest-price product lineMiracle-EarEASY™ hearing solutions—which delivers essential technology at an affordable price. This product line features reliable sound amplification, directional microphones, feedback cancellation, and speech and noise management. These features help you hear the sounds you want to hear more clearly, while reducing the ones you don’t. These simple devices are also comfortable and easy to use. And, as with all Miracle-Ear hearing aids, the Miracle-EarEASY™ line also includes professional fittings, lifetime aftercare, and a product warranty, ensuring quality hearing support without premium costs.

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Saving tips: How to lower your hearing aid costs

You can lower hearing aid costs by exploring budget-friendly models with more basic features, taking advantage of clinic promotions, and opting for rechargeable batteries to reduce ongoing expenses. Scheduling regular maintenance prevents costly repairs, and checking insurance coverage or utilizing flexible spending accounts (FSA) or health savings accounts (HSA) can offset the initial purchase price.

At Miracle-Ear, we want to ensure every person has access to hearing care, including those in need, through our Miracle-Ear Foundation®.

* Limited warranty, see store or miracle-ear.com/warranty for details.

**Miracle-Ear® lifetime aftercare is not included with hearing aids purchased utilizing some insurance benefits.

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