The exact differences between cheap and expensive hearing aids vary from model to model, but the introduction of over-the-counter hearing aids has made it easier to make comparisons.
OTC hearing aids are generally more affordable than prescription hearing aids, and they’re plenty effective for many people. However, OTC hearing aids generally don’t come with the extra services and professional help that prescription hearing aids do.
While they can cost considerably more than OTCs, prescription hearing aids can help a wider range of people, and they often come with a suite of services that help make sure your hearing aid is working properly and optimized to your hearing loss profile.