A quick guide to the major brands
Who makes what — Phonak, Oticon, Starkey, Signia, ReSound, Widex and more.
Phonak
A Swiss brand owned by Sonova. Known for strong speech-in-noise performance and broad Bluetooth compatibility with both iPhone and Android.
Oticon
A Danish brand owned by Demant, one of the oldest hearing aid companies. Known for a natural, open sound philosophy that keeps you aware of your surroundings.
Starkey
The largest U.S.-owned manufacturer, based in Minnesota. Known for health features like activity tracking and fall detection, plus many custom styles.
Signia
Owned by WS Audiology (the successor to Siemens' hearing business). Known for group-conversation processing and good handling of your own voice.
ReSound
A Danish brand owned by GN, which also owns Jabra. Known for streaming quality and pioneering direct connectivity with smartphones.
Widex
A Danish brand, now part of WS Audiology. Known for a very natural, low-delay sound that many music lovers prefer.
OTC and consumer brands
Jabra Enhance, Sony, Eargo and Apple (with the hearing aid feature on AirPods Pro 2) offer lower-cost options for mild to moderate loss, usually bought online or in electronics stores.
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