Hearing Aid Styles

Hearing aid types and styles

Receiver-In-Canal (RIC)

Small, discreet and quick to fit. Perfect for first-time hearing aid wearers.
Behind-The-Ear (BTE)

The world's most common hearing aid style. Available in standard, mini or power.
Invisible (IIC)

Rest in the second bend of the ear canal where no one can see them.
Completely-In-Canal (CIC)

Only the tiny removal handle of the hearing aid shows outside of the ear canal.
In-The-Canal (ITC)

Custom hearing aid that fits in the ear canal. Smaller portion shows in outer ear.
In-The-Ear (ITE)

Custom hearing aid that fits within the outer portion of the ear.