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Phonak offers hearing aids in a variety of styles, colors, sizes and technology levels. It designs hearing aids for children and teenagers, and the company provides custom fittings. Phonak also sells an invisible hearing aid, the Lyric, which is professionally inserted within your ear canal. Customers can choose hearing aids with Bluetooth features and rechargeable batteries.
- Rechargeable batteries
- Bluetooth-capable
- Models for children
- No prices on website
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What is Phonak?
Phonak is a leading hearing aid manufacturer that offers cutting-edge hearing devices, including hearing aids for children and adults. Its devices offer clear sound, rechargeable batteries, smart device compatibility and wireless accessories to enhance your hearing experience. Phonak doesn't sell hearing aids directly, but you can check its website to see if there is a Phonak retailer near you. A local provider can help you choose and adjust to your new hearing aid, and you can reach out to Phonak customer service for additional questions or support.
Phonak Hearing Aid models
There are a variety of features available on Phonak hearing aids. Many models include smart device connectivity, a wide selection of colors and an emphasis on clear sound in any environment. Depending on the nature of your hearing loss and lifestyle, some models may be a better fit for you than others. For example, those with an active lifestyle may prefer Phonak’s rechargeable hearing aids that include a built-in battery that lasts up to 24 hours and only takes three hours to fully recharge.
Phonak offers the following models of hearing aids:
- Phonak Audeo Marvel
- This receiver-in-canal hearing aid provides clear sound for those with mild to profound hearing loss. There are five Audeo Marvel models, all featuring smart device connectivity and customizable colors. Select Phonak Audeo models include rechargeable batteries.
- Phonak Audeo B
- The Audeo B automatically adjusts to the noise level of your environment, which allows for hands-free use wherever you go. This receiver-in-canal model is good for mild to severe hearing loss and includes the option for a built-in rechargeable battery. These hearing aids are smartphone-compatible and can connect to any Bluetooth phone.
- Phonak Virto Marvel
- The Virto Marvel is an in-the-ear hearing aid that is custom-fit to the unique contours of your ear for comfortable, discreet wear. Depending on the model, Phonak Virto hearing aids are ideal for mild to profound hearing loss. These hearing aids use a 10 or 312 zinc-air battery and do not have a rechargeable option. Virto hearing aids are available in titanium or a wide range of neutral colors.
- Phonak Naida Marvel
- This powerful behind-the-ear hearing aid offers strong amplification for those with moderate to profound hearing loss. It’s Bluetooth-enabled and resistant to water and dust.
- Phonak Sky Marvel
- The Sky Marvel is Phonak’s hearing aid for children and teens. It features a comfortable fit in a variety of colors. There are behind-the-ear models for mild to profound hearing loss, and some Sky Marvel models include built-in rechargeable batteries. These Phonak Bluetooth hearing aids can be connected to smartphones and other compatible devices to enjoy music, TV and more.
- Phonak Bolero Marvel
- The Bolero is a behind-the-ear hearing aid that provides a rich sound and comfortable fit. This hearing aid has the option for a rechargeable battery (for mild to severe hearing loss) or a replaceable 312 zinc-air battery (for mild to moderate hearing loss). Both options feature iOS and Android connectivity.
- Phonak CROS
- This single-sided hearing aid is designed to be worn in either ear to provide improved sound quality. Rechargeable batteries are available with CROS hearing aids, which are discreetly custom-fit or worn behind the ear.
- Phonak Lyric
- The Phonak Lyric is placed in the ear canal and is hidden from view. It provides a rich, natural sound and is designed to be worn full time for up to several months at a stretch. These devices aren’t ideal for everyone, so ask your hearing provider if Lyric hearing aids are right for you.
All devices are covered by a standard one-year Phonak warranty. This covers any manufacturing or material defects, though your hearing provider may also offer additional warranty coverage.
How much do Phonak Hearing Aids cost?
Phonak's hearing aid prices are set by your local provider, but devices start at $1,199 and cost up to $5,000 for high-end models. Many audiologists provide complimentary hearing aid assessments and fittings. Check Phonak’s website to find a list of local hearing centers or ask your preferred audiologist about Phonak hearing aids. Additional features, such as rechargeable batteries and Bluetooth connectivity, and more powerful devices are more expensive.
Many organizations offer assistance programs that can cover the full price of a hearing aid or help offset your costs. These programs are usually based on age or financial need. Many providers also offer health care financing to manage the cost of Phonak hearing aids, though you typically need decent credit to qualify for this option.
How to buy a Phonak Hearing Aid
The first step toward choosing a hearing aid is setting up a consultation with a local audiologist who sells Phonak hearing aids. You can find a list of local Phonak audiologists on Phonak’s website. The audiologist performs a hearing test and hearing aid consultation; many hearing centers offer these services free of charge. Once you’ve been evaluated, the audiologist recommends the best hearing aid for your needs and lifestyle.
After you’ve selected a Phonak hearing aid, the hearing care professional calibrates the device to your degree of hearing loss and fits it to your ear. If the hearing aid needs to be ordered, it's delivered to the hearing center within one to two weeks.
While Phonak devices are simple to program, they can be challenging for those who are unfamiliar with technology. A Phonak audiologist can show you how to program, clean and maintain the hearing aid, and they can also assist pairing it to your smart device if you have a Bluetooth-compatible hearing aid.
Phonak Hearing Aids FAQ
How do Phonak hearing aids work?
The microphone on a Phonak hearing aid picks up sounds from the environment and relays them to the amplifier in your ear, which allows you to hear ambient sounds and voices clearly.
What is a Phonak ComPilot?
Phonak ComPilot is a wireless accessory that connects to a variety of audio sources to stream media and phone calls directly to the hearing aid. You can connect to your ComPilot via Bluetooth or direct input.
What is a telecoil?
A telecoil is a thin copper wire that picks up signals from telephones and loop systems at theaters, concert halls and other public venues. This allows you to bypass the microphone for phone calls and hear more easily in environments with a lot of background noise.
How do you put a Phonak hearing aid in?
To insert a Phonak hearing aid, hold the tubing near the earmold and place it into your ear canal. Then rotate the earmold and slip the receiver or hook behind your ear. If you have a Phonak Lyric hearing aid, this device needs to be placed by a professional.
What maintenance is required for Phonak hearing aids?
You should regularly clean your hearing aid with a soft, dry cloth and keep the device away from dust, water and anything else that may clog it. An audiologist can assist you with removing earwax residue from the device as well as any maintenance or repair needs.
Do I need to get a fitting to buy a Phonak hearing aid?
Yes, usually an audiologist will recommend a Phonak hearing aid fitting to ensure that the device is correctly adjusted and programmed to suit your hearing loss.
Are Phonak Hearing Aids good?
Phonak is a leading hearing aid manufacturer with a variety of devices available for those with mild to profound hearing loss. It offers an invisible hearing aid that’s both discreet and comfortable as well as Bluetooth-capable and rechargeable devices. It’s difficult to find cost information online, however, so you need to schedule an appointment with a Phonak audiologist for accurate pricing.
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Reviewed March 28, 2026
Absolute waste of $5,000. Haven't even had them 6 months and they're nothing but constant problems. Should have just went with a cheap hearing amplifier. Very big satisfied and never recommend him to anyone.
Reviewed March 25, 2026
I have had these for less than four years and now the one battery is dead and I have to buy a new battery!!! Was told they don't even make my model anymore and when I bought them they didn't make them anymore!!! The company knew this when they sold me the h.a.!!!! Now I have to get a new battery and I assume and you know what assume means!!!! The other one will be going!!!! The company has no integrity, no respect and are very dishonest and are very unproffesional!!! They are money gouging!!! I see some of the reviews and the customer service is also terrible. So what does that tell a person!!! Won't waste my energy on customer service as what I see they won't even try and fix any of the problems!!! They want the money and run!!!! Be aware!!!
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Reviewed March 8, 2026
I used to wear a Blamey Saunders hearing aids but the Phonak group bought the business and killed the B-S hearing aids, replacing them with their own. I bought a Phonak set as a spare but rarely wore them because the sound quality, mainly with music, is so inferior. In these days of integrated circuits, few people concentrate on the specs of an audio device, expecting it to be near-perfect. If Phonak published the distortion figures for their hearing aids, I doubt anyone with any knowledge of audio would buy them. The sound quality is just awful.
The bluetooth "feature" is close to useless because the sound is so delayed that you can hardly tell who is saying what. The app does little other than collect your data. I am fairly sure I could once change the frequency settings but now there's just a volume control. Millions of people need hearing aids. The big four or five manufacturers get away with charging thousands while supplying aids which cost what? $30 at the outside to make and which perform worse than a pair of cheap headphones. The industry is a massive, massive scam.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2026
One of the aids is still working one year later. That would be the right one. The left one quit about two months ago. All in all the left one had about 20 hours of use total. Just looked up the purchase date was one year and 11 days ago. They are very delicate and more of an amplifier than anything else. I am not going to pay the copay when I haven't got 20.00 dollars of use out of them.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2025
I've had Phonak's top of the line Audeo .I90 Sphere hearing aids for about six months now. I've had others, for much less money, but IMO, there's no comparison. These opened up a new world for me. Only downside is cost; they're expensive. However, all the complaints I've read about are either wrong or relate to old and/or low end models. Mine are rechargeable, turning them on or off is dead simple, just hold the lower button on either one for a few seconds and they power down. Same thing turns them back on. Or they turn off when put in the charger, and on again when removed. And the charger is amazing - has a battery in it, so when you travel, it's good for 3-5 recharges without plugging in.
I assume one of the reasons for the cost is that it includes a dedicated AI chip that was trained on something like a million situations, and adjusts the hearing aids programming up to, I think, 50 times per second, so as the noise gets louder or changes, they adapt. Pretty cool. Someone said they don't support Bluetooth. Maybe he/she doesn't know what that means? One of their biggest selling features is that they support the latest 5.3 standard, which is evidently better, but more important, it allows them to connect to virtually anything... like my computer. They maintain two connections at once, so I have the computer and my phone (hands free calling in your ear), and iPad (listen to videos or anything, and hear clearly regardless of what your environment is.
Same thing with the TV. That uses a special streamer, which seems to be separate from Bluetooth, because when I walk into a room with this device on the TV, I just tap the top button, and CNN is in my ears, and my wife can set the volume lower than when I had to hear too. Cuts down on the arguments!! I work from home, so I'm at my computer all day. Zoom calls, bleeps and whatever don't bother anyone else but I have them in my year. When I'm done and move into the family room, have dinner, and whatever, they're just normal hearing aids. When the TV goes on, I tap the button and hear clearly.
Later, when I go to bed, I usually watch an hour of things on YouTube, and as soon as I walk into the bedroom with the iPad, it's on the hearing aids. I didn't buy any but there are a ton of accessories you could buy... like a tiny microphone with a lapel clip, that you can put on the podium or ask the presenter to wear, and hear the presentation. Or in a meeting you can set it at the other end of the table, so you can hear everyone there. Or wear it on your shirt/lapel at a trade show, and hear a rep you're talking to without the background show noise! There's a bunch more, but you get the idea.
The only con I've seen is that the various connections sometimes (not often) fail, due to a random electrical glitch in the computer, TV streamer, the app, or whatever. I find that shutting down and rebooting all the devices involved usually fixes the problem no matter what it is. As a result, helps to have a basic understanding of how to pair devices, where the various settings are on your computer, iphone, etc. Or someone in the house who does. Otherwise, in my case, before I figured out the solution above, I could call the audiologist who fitted them and he could always walk me through the fix in a few minutes. He even came to my house once to see my setup and tailor things to work best... though in retrospect, it wasn't very complicated - just that years of experience let him know exactly what to do in each situation.
BTW, one last thing. There are YouTube guys who keep promoting their own networks of agents, claiming that they are the only ones who can provide "real ear measurement", which of course is crap. Any good audiologist who is a dealer for the aids you are buying can do the job. I live in Canada, and these networks don't operate hear, and thousands of people install hearing aids just fine! Anyway, sorry this is so long, but I wish I'd read something like this before I bought.
BTW, the audiologist I dealt with sat down with me and we went over my needs, and narrowed it down to Phonak or Starkey, and then he programmed one of each and had me take them home as loaners for a week so even though both met all my needs, they can vary as to how they sound to different people. I was prepared to buy the Starkeys, but after the test, the Phonaks sounded better to me. He later told me that in that choice, about 60% chose phonak, while the rest chose Starkey. Hope you all get something out of this, and good luck! Mike.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2025
This is the second time I buy Phonak hearing aids (first were Audeo V50). I bought on March 25 a pair of Audeo L90-312. In 3 months my left hearing aid produced white noise for no reason. Sent it back for repair and received it after 2 months!!! Today my right hearing aid stopped providing any sound while the volume keys are working and it can be connected to Target. I am pretty sure that it has problem with the amplifier and it should be go back to this ** Brand and wait for another 2 months. Stay back from Phonak.!! They don't show any respect to people with hearing disabilities with their extremely long repairing times. Also for a 6000$ you should wait for at least 6 year durability on their electronics.!! Phonak is acting like a scam brand for Temu now. STAY AWAY!
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2025
Phonak used to stand for reliable hearing aids. Not anymore. I’ve gone through three Phonak hearing aids — all of them failed because there’s no proper on/off switch. The only way to power them down is by pulling the battery out, which wears out the contacts and causes the devices to stop working. Each replacement cost me thousands of dollars. To make things worse, customer service has been unhelpful every time. The standard response is “send it for repair,” followed by long delays, high costs, and no acknowledgment of the design flaw. It feels like they don’t listen or care about loyal customers. For a brand charging premium prices, this level of support is unacceptable. Until Phonak starts treating customers fairly and fixes this ongoing issue, I’ll be warning others to stay away.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2025
Bought these things for wife a month ago. The hearing aids are fine paid over $6000 for them. My complaint is the phone app is constantly disconnecting. Following the directions to reset everything is no help as the next day they are disconnected again. I couldn't even get it to work at all this morning. All of our Bluetooth stuff works just fine on our phones so it's not our phones. The app is just garbage. The procedure for reconnecting is a pain in the backside as well. Good hearing aids. Bad app!!!
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2025
The issue is Phonak does not use Bluetooth technology in their app. Not a tech person, but whatever technology they do use is inferior and does not play well with Bluetooth. A good example is their TV connector. If they used Bluetooth, you wouldn’t need to pay $400 for their connector. A simple $20 connector would suffice and be superior to theirs. They are taking advantage of the handicapped. Criminal. The other complaint would be about Consumer Affairs. What have they done to help consumers with this issue after many complaints about it. Instead Bluetooth is listed as a pro.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2025
I got my Phonak hearing aids about 2 years ago from Hear USA. They were about $4000. Right away I noticed a buzzing/rattling noise in the right ear. To make sure it wasn't my ear's problem, I tried it in my left ear. Same noise. I took it right back to Hear USA. They sent it off. A brand new hearing aid. Left me with nothing. 3 or 4 weeks later I get it back. It's the same. Since I didn't want to be without it for another month I just used it the way it was. After a couple of years I wore out the right receiver wire. I bought a new receiver and changed it. What a difference! Now it works pretty much as intended.
Phonak Hearing Aids author review by Risa Kerslake
Phonak has a solution for all types of hearing loss. It has seven product lines: Four lines cater to those with profound hearing loss and one serves single-sided deafness. Consult with your local provider about financing options. Phonak’s website also provides a list of organizations that may be able to assist you financially.
Products: Seven model lines are available, featuring receiver-in-canal, in-the-ear and behind-the-ear styles. A completely invisible design, called the Lyric, is also available. Phonak sells the CROS, as well, which is for people with single-sided hearing.
Features: These hearing aids are available with rechargeable batteries, Bluetooth compatibility and smartphone connectivity. Some models are water- and dust-resistant, and there are options for colors.
Trial and warranty: Phonak offers a one-year warranty on all hearing aids. Check with your local provider to learn if a free trial is available.
Locations: There are no physical locations for this company, but customers can find a local seller on its website.
Risa Kerslake is a registered nurse turned freelance writer who writes extensively on health, health care technology, parenting and education. Her work has appeared in such publications as Discover, Women's World, U.S. News & World Report, Healthline and Parents. She lives in the Midwest with her husband and three children, is a crochet enthusiast and won't ever turn down a coffee date.
Phonak Hearing Aids Company Information
- Company Name:
- Phonak Hearing Aids
- Address:
- 4520 Weaver Parkway
- City:
- Warrenville
- State/Province:
- IL
- Postal Code:
- 60555
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.phonak.com
