Match your audiogram to the right hearing aid — without paying $5,000.

The only site that honestly labels FDA regulatory pathway, translates Costco Kirkland generations to their actual manufacturer, and compares OTC self-fit vs Costco vs prescription costs over 5 years.

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Free tools

Six calculators that solve the actual confusing parts of buying a hearing aid. No email required, no quiz that funnels you to one brand's catalog.

Flagship

Audiogram Interpreter

Enter your dB thresholds at 250-8000 Hz per ear. Get PTA, NIDCD severity classification, FDA OTC scope check, asymmetry detection, audiogram shape (flat / high-freq slope / cookie-bite / notch), and matched openFDA-verified products.

OTC vs AuD Decision

Three questions — self-reported severity, FDA red-flag symptoms, and in-person vs DIY preference — route you to the right channel: OTC self-fit, Costco prescription, audiologist, or ENT.

Unique

Costco Kirkland Translator

Identify your Costco Kirkland Signature hearing aid generation (KS5 through KS10), see who actually manufactured it (GN ReSound, Sivantos/WS Audiology, or Sonova), what the current equivalent is at Costco today, and which replacement supplies fit. Confirms KS11 was never launched.

Hearing Loss Severity Quiz

Ten symptom questions estimate your hearing loss severity range. Routes to a free at-home hearing test, the Audiogram Interpreter, or an audiologist appointment based on the estimate.

5-Year Total Cost Calculator

Pick up to 4 products and we compute the 5-year total cost — device + subscription + dome replacement + wax filters + RIC receiver replacement. Compare OTC, Costco, and audiologist pathways side-by-side.

Insurance Coverage Checker

Plain-English coverage by plan type: Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, FEHB, VA, Medicaid, private employer, self-pay. Includes HSA/FSA guidance per IRS Pub 502.

Where most people should start

Three picks that cover the vast majority of mild-to-moderate buyers — from the lowest-risk entry point to a premium Sonova-built OTC aid. All FDA-cleared, all under the audiologist price.

Best entry point

Apple

AirPods Pro 2 with Hearing Aid Feature

FDA-cleared OTC hearing aid software

Severity range: 26–60 dB HL
Form factor: earbud-style
Battery: Rechargeable (6 hr)
Bluetooth: Apple H2 chip — pairs with iPhone/iPad on latest iOS/iPadOS
Trial: 14 days
Warranty: 12 months

FDA De Novo classification (DEN230081, product code SCR) — software is the cleared device, AirPods Pro 2 hardware is the supported platform. Requires latest iOS/iPadOS on iPhone or iPad.

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At $199 with FDA-cleared hearing aid software (DEN230081), the AirPods Pro 2 turn an iPhone you may already own into a legitimate mild-to-moderate hearing aid. Lowest-risk way to start.

Best dedicated OTC value

Lexie

B2 Plus Powered by Bose

Variant of parent K-number

Severity range: 26–60 dB HL
Form factor: RIC
Battery: Rechargeable (18 hr)
Bluetooth: App control
Trial: 45 days
Warranty: 12 months

Also stocked at Costco at $999. Rechargeable RIC. Subscription tier discontinued.

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Bose-tuned, rechargeable, self-fitting via the Lexie app, with a 45-day trial. $899 — a fraction of the audiologist price for the same mild-to-moderate range.

Best premium OTC

Sennheiser

All-Day Clear ADC1

FDA-cleared OTC self-fit

Severity range: 26–60 dB HL
Form factor: RIC
Battery: Rechargeable (16 hr)
Bluetooth: MFi + Android audio streaming
Trial: 45 days
Warranty: 24 months

Filed under Sonova AG (parent of Phonak) — manufacturer is Sonova, brand is Sennheiser-licensed

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Built by Sonova (the company behind Phonak), the All-Day Clear is a true QUH self-fit hearing aid with Bluetooth streaming and a 2-year warranty — around $949 street.

Picks are based on FDA regulatory pathway, price, and severity fit from our verified product database — not on which brand pays the most. We may earn a commission if you buy through these links.

Why this site exists

The OTC hearing aid market is built on regulatory ambiguity. We label every product honestly — and the math is transparent.

FDA pathway labels on every product

Only ~13 brands have actual OTC clearance. The rest are PSAPs, ride-on variants of a parent K-number, or Rx-cleared products self-certifying as OTC. We label each one honestly, with the K-number, so you can verify.

The Costco Kirkland translator

Your KS9 was made by Sonova. Your KS6 by GN ReSound. There is no KS11 — Sonova exited Costco on November 18, 2022. We compile the canonical map of who made each generation, and what to buy today if you owned one.

Real cost over 5 years

The sticker price is the easy part. We model subscriptions, dome and wax-filter replacement, RIC receiver replacement, and insurance reimbursement — so you can compare OTC, Costco, and audiologist pathways at their true 5-year cost.

Hearing aids analyzed, FDA pathway verified

Costco Kirkland generations canonically mapped

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HearingAidMatch provides general guidance based on FDA, NIDCD, and manufacturer-published data. It is not medical advice. Consult an audiologist or ENT physician for medical concerns about your hearing.