Best AI Hearing Aids of 2026
As of early 2026, the Starkey Omega AI is widely considered to use AI the best, particularly for managing background noise.
Top AI Hearing Aids in 2026:
Starkey Omega AI (Best for Overall & Invisible): Offers 100 times more Deep Neural Network (DNN) processing than previous models, making 80 million adjustments hourly, and is highly rated for its invisible, in-canal, and RIC models.
Phonak Audéo Infinio Ultra Sphere (DeepSonic AI Chip): Features a specialized, dual-chip system with a dedicated AI chip that separates speech from noise, providing up to 10 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) improvement.
ReSound Vivia (Advanced Neural Networks): Utilizes a dual-chip system with deep learning to prioritize speech, making it a top contender for intelligent, automated sound focusing.
Signia Pure Charge&Go IX: Features advanced, real-time beamforming AI to enhance speech in conversations.
Oticon Intent: Oticon combined with 4D sensors, monitors your head and body movements to understand your "listening intent," adjusting the soundscape to prioritize what you are actually focusing on.
Widex Moment SmartRIC: Through Widex’s smartphone app and SoundSense Learn, users can compare two sound profiles in real-time; the AI then learns these preferences to automatically adjust settings in similar future environments.
According to Hearing Tracker, “AI-powered hearing aids are revolutionizing hearing aids in both noise and quiet. Bhowmik explains that digital hearing aids typically have specific modes for different listening situations, such as “Restaurant mode” or “Music mode.” Since these settings are general, they may not always work optimally in all listening environments. Instead of using a preset program, AI hearing aids listen to the millions of sounds you hear daily and make millions of fine-tune adjustments in real-time.
AI enhances hearing aids by learning to adjust to and improve your hearing ability in various listening environments, helping to increase speech recognition and understanding. They can also use information sensors, like those that detect motion, to make split-second decisions about how to use the devices’ directional microphones and amplification parameters. With AI-powered hearing aids, you spend less time trying to sort through the noise around you, meaning you can focus more on conversation, and enjoying the communication experience.”