AirPods are better for amplifying conversation, if you can find the controls—and keep the buds from falling out.

OTC hearing aids can be helpful. Hearing aids became available over the counter in the US only a couple of years ago. I tested some of the top options to find the best ones you can buy.

This profile has not been claimed by the company. See reviews below to learn more or submit your own review. Oticon hearing aids come in several innovative models with many available add-ons.

Nuance Audio showcased its glasses with built-in hearing aids at CES 2025. Now that the product is FDA-approved, it will be available in the US in the coming months.