Our Scoring System for Hearing Aid Reviews
| Raw score | Star rating |
|---|---|
| 25-30 | 5 stars
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| 20-24 | 4 stars
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| 15-19 | 3 stars
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| 10-14 | 2 stars
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| Any score below 10 | 1 star
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How we review hearing aids & what you can expect from Audiologists.org
We built our review methodology to help people make safer, more confident hearing-care decisions. Our process combines structured evaluation criteria, verification of key purchase terms, and clinical oversight so that recommendations are understandable, comparable, and grounded in real-world use.
Our methodology is built around four commitments:
Human-first evaluation: Our editors and reviewers assess products for everyday usability—not just feature lists.
Clinical guardrails: Licensed audiology review helps ensure our guidance aligns with appropriate use, realistic expectations, and consumer safety (especially for higher levels of hearing loss).
Verified buyer details: We verify pricing, trial/return periods, warranty terms, and support policies using primary sources and retailer/manufacturer documentation whenever available.
Ongoing updates: We refresh content to reflect new releases, discontinued models, pricing shifts, and updated policies.
What our star ratings mean
Our ratings summarize performance across key criteria (for example: clarity, comfort, ease of use, app experience, and value). We do not accept payment for placement, and we do not “sell” rankings.
The highest-rated hearing aid devices earn a place on our lists of the best hearing aids available on the market. Each report and product roundup features devices which have been tested, investigated, researched, and approved by our board of credentialed audiologists. It is important that we aggregate knowledge and insights directly from audiologists to our readers so that the process of buying hearing aids online instills better consumer confidence and clarity.
We are committed to providing readers access to the knowledge base and perspective of audiologists, so along with the product scoring system for each device we test, readers will also find quotes and input from audiologists for devices featured as well as a pros and cons list for each device. No device is perfect, but there is a perfect device for you!
Where our process has limits
No review system can guarantee outcomes because hearing needs vary by hearing profile, ear anatomy, and expectations. We call out limitations and “best for” scenarios so readers can choose products that match their needs—and know when professional fitting is the safer next step.
Every article undergoes a robust editorial process including multiple revisions by health-focused writers and editors followed by a medical review from a member of our Board of Audiologists led by Dr. Ruth Reisman.
Our Board of Audiologists
Dr. Rosette Ruth Reisman, AuD MBA CCC-A
Dr. Reisman is a licensed audiologist with over a decade of experience across multiple sectors. She supports the field by training audiologists in counseling, fitting, and rehabilitation of hearing implants, teaching at the university level, and assessing and rehabilitating auditory processing disorders—especially in individuals with ADHD and other comorbidities.
Dr. Jessica Hinson, AuD
Jessica Hinson, Au.D., earned her Doctor of Audiology from the University of South Alabama. She is licensed in Alabama and practices at a multi-physician ENT office, specializing in adult and pediatric hearing exams, hearing aids, balance disorders, and auditory electrophysiology.
Dr. Danielle Morgan, AuD
Dr. Morgan graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and works in a large Maine healthcare system. She treats patients of all ages. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, baking, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her husband, cat, and three dogs.