The test winners
The best hearing aids 2026
Many manufacturers have released their latest hearing aid technologies in 2025 and 2026. We tested the best hearing aids for you, evaluated them, and created a ranking. Important factors include the sound experience, the technical features, and the price-performance ratio. To find the right hearing aid for you, individual hearing needs must also be considered. We are happy to advise you personally.
Migelino is one of the only Swiss online hearing aid specialists that sells the Oticon Zeal. The Oticon Zeal costs CHF 3,095 per device at Migelino.
Our test winners 2026
- OTICON Intent | Hearing made easy thanks to BrainHearing technology
- PHONAK Audéo Sphere Infinio Ultra | Swiss precision
- OTICON Zeal | fully Bluetooth-capable in-the-ear device
- SIGNIA Active Pro IX | In-the-ear device with Earbud design
1. Oticon Intent miniRite R - Hearing made easy thanks to 4D sensor technology
The Oticon Intent takes the technology of its predecessor, the Oticon Real, to a new level. With its innovative 4D sensor technology, it analyzes head and body movements, conversational activity, and the acoustic environment to enable precise sound adjustment in real time. As a result, users receive balanced access to relevant sounds while disturbing noises are reduced.
The Oticon Intent also offers advanced Bluetooth LE Audio technology for seamless connectivity and longer battery life. The Oticon Companion app allows easy, individual fitting, even via online sessions, with our hearing specialists.
The Oticon Intent is available in 4 performance levels starting at $1,390 per device.
2. Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio Ultra - Swiss precision
The new Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio Ultra offers advanced AI technology for optimal speech clarity, even in noisy environments. With a dedicated real-time AI chip, it effectively separates speech from background noise and improves the signal-to-noise ratio by up to 10 dB. The device relies on the powerful ERA and DEEPSONIC chips, which allow the hearing aid to dynamically adapt in real time. Thanks to Bluetooth compatibility and long battery life, it also offers first-class connectivity and user-friendliness for all everyday situations.
The Speech Sensor always has a full view of your environment, creating a 360° sound picture that allows you to effortlessly take part in any conversation around you, even with background noise.
The myPhonak app offers you additional ways to use your hearing aid, such as Remote Support. This allows our hearing aid specialist full access to the hearing aid settings during a remote fitting.
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Find The Right Hearing Aid In 4 Questions3. Oticon Zeal - fully Bluetooth-capable in-the-ear device
Oticon Zeal nxtCIC R is Oticon's smallest in-the-ear hearing system with full functionality. It was launched in November 2025 and is considered one of the most discreet and technically complete in-the-ear hearing systems currently available.
Thanks to its Bluetooth capabilities, it can be directly connected to smartphones, tablets, and other devices, enabling phone calls as well as streaming of music and TV audio directly to the ear. The Zeal can also be controlled via the Oticon app and is therefore perfectly equipped for Remote Support and remote adjustments.
The Zeal uses second-generation artificial intelligence to clearly highlight speech, even in complex, noisy environments. The AI analyzes the sound environment in real time and improves speech intelligibility. It is designed for people who want to wear hearing aids as invisibly as possible while still enjoying the convenience of Bluetooth connectivity.
4. Signia Active Pro IX - unique in-the-ear device with Earbud design
Signia is one of the world's leading brands for hearing aids. With iconic innovations, the company continually reimagines the look, performance, and sound of hearing aids. The Signia Active Pro IX in Earbud design not only transmits music and phone calls in high-resolution sound. Based on Augmented Xperience, Dynamic Soundscape Processing 2.0 also offers outstanding contrast in the acoustic world of hearing aid wearers.
With SpeechFocus 360, the microphones are directionally aligned toward the front, left, right, or back, depending on the direction of the dominant speech source.
The Signia Assistant is the perfect complement to personal care. This AI recognizes your individual sound settings and helps you around the clock to achieve your fitting success faster. Using the Signia App and Telecare, you can contact us via remote support – no matter where you are – to fine-tune the devices to your wishes.
The Signia Active Pro IX is available starting at $1,890 per device.
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