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Quality of Siemens Vs. Oticon Hearing Aids

Oticon and Siemens are among the top hearing aid manufacturers in the world; both have been in business for more than 100 years. Oticon offers a number of advanced hearing solutions. Siemens offers the most advanced Bluetooth solutions for hearing.

  1. Warranties

    • Oticon’s most advanced hearing aid comes with a two-year warranty. Siemens offers a three-year warranty on its most advanced hearing aids.

    Cost

    • Oticon and Siemens hearing aids are comparable in price. Both companies' high-end technology costs about $6,000 a set. Their low-end digital hearing aids cost about $3,200 a set.

    Technology

    • Siemens hearing aids offer more channels and listening programs. That results in more fine-tuning capabilities and options for the wearer.

    Design

    • Oticon leads the industry in design, offering more styles, shapes and colors. Wearers can choose hearing aids that look more like accessories and reflect their own personal style.

    Availability

    • Both Oticon and Siemens are sold at hearing aid stores, audiology practices and ear, nose and throat physicians.

    Considerations

    • The quality of the expert fitting you is the most important ingredient in selecting the right hearing aid. Hearing aids require adjustments, measuring, programming, cleaning, service and modifications that an experienced professional can best provide.

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