Looking to purchase rechargeable hearing aids? Find out more about these handy devices by investigating the advantages and potential disadvantages listed below.

Some advantages of rechargeable hearing aids include:

• Up to 24 hours of use on a single charge
• A decent battery life of up to four to five years
• No need to frequently purchase and replace hearing aid batteries
• Fewer small parts to handle, making them a better option for people with dexterity issues or low vision
• Increased safety around children, with no disposable button batteries in use
• Greater convenience than standard hearing aids
• Tend to be more eco-friendly than models that take disposable batteries

There are some disadvantages of rechargeable hearing aids to consider also, including:

• Fewer makes and models to choose from
• Depending on the activities you use your hearing aids for and types of technology they feature, a charge may not last you a full day
• Requires a change to routine to ensure that the hearing aids are placed on their charger every night
• A dependency on the hearing aids’ charging unit. If the charging unit stops working or there is a loss of power while your hearing aids are being charged, they may not charge fully.
• Limitations caused by the internal battery. If the battery stops working, it can’t simply be replaced at home, meaning that there may be some downtime without your hearing aids while it’s being repaired.
• Tend to be a little larger than some other models in order to accommodate the rechargeable battery
• May cost more than other types of hearing aids