Taking all of these factors into consideration, we assign each product a score, with 30 being the highest-possible score for a model or device. Our ratings are distributed as follows:
| Raw score | Star rating |
|---|---|
| 25-30 | 5 stars
|
| 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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Highly-rated products earn a place on our lists of top models, but we’ll also let you know when a hearing device does not meet our standards. When a majority of our board gives a device a poor rating, we’ll explain why.
In addition to this thorough medical review, every article undergoes a robust editorial process including multiple revisions by health-focused writers and editors who are up-to-speed on the latest audiology science and hearing health. To meet our audiologists and other members of the audiologists.org team, learn more about us here.