Hearing Aid Batteries are Available in Disposable and Rechargeable Styles

Batteries that are Disposable
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Up until recently, all hearing aid batteries were only available in a disposable form. There are currently several hearing aids that can be recharged. 

Disposable (zinc-air) batteries come in four sizes and are color-coded. The batteries are activated when they come in contact with air, after the colored tab is detached. This will then permit oxygen to enter the battery. You should wait to remove and toss out the tab until you are going to place the battery in your hearing aid to use.  For a longer battery life, take the tab off and let the battery sit for a minute before inserting it into your hearing aid.

Accessibility 

When a battery loses its power, you have to replace it. You should always keep extra batteries with you.

Battery Life

The average disposable hearing aid battery lasts 5-7 days, depending on the battery size, how often the hearing aid wearer uses the device, how complicated the listening environments are, how long they stream music or television into their hearing aids, etc.

Portability

Disposable hearing aid batteries do not need a charger, making them easy to travel with. You only need your hearing aids and your batteries.

Batteries that are Rechargeable 

Rechargeable batteries are available for nearly all styles of hearing aids - BTEs (Behind-The-Ear) and RICs (Receiver-In-Canal). 

Batteries do not Need to be Changed

Rechargeable hearing aids are convenient. It eliminates the need to change out batteries, which can be tiresome and challenging for anyone with dexterity issues.

Economical

Wearers do not need to regularly buy hearing aid batteries, following the initial cost of the hearing device.

Continuous Use 

Hearing aids can be charged once a day, and be used for almost the entire day.

Charging is Easy

Simply place the hearing aids into your charger while you’re sleeping. It is recommended to charge them overnight.

Environmentally friendly

For over three years, two hearing aids can use at least 300 disposable batteries. Only two rechargeable hearing aid batteries would be used for each device, and they would provide the same exact power.
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If you are interested in rechargeable hearing aids, contact us at Pure Sound Hearing Aids, and make an appointment to discuss which systems are available for your hearing needs. We also offer disposable batteries at each of our offices.

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