The Best Hearing Aids I’ve Tested (2026): Jabra, Resound, Apple, and More

Key points

• Prescription hearing aids typically cost between $2,000 and $8,000, while the most highly rated over-the-counter models cost about $800 to $2,000 a pair. The reviewer says no over-the-counter device under $800 has yet proven effective at treating hearing loss.
• Financing, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid and some state programs may help reduce costs.
• The guide tests devices across home, outdoor and crowded settings and recommends several models while advising buyers to avoid others that were poorly made or hard to tune.