Are digital hearing aids better? Are there less expensive options that give you similar performance in noise?

Digital hearing aids are better in that they can have more features to enhance your ability to hear well in both quiet and in noise. Some important features to learn about are:

• Single, dual or multi-channel amplifier
• Single, directional, or dual microphone
• Single or multiple memories
• Telephone switch option
• Remote control option

The most expensive hearing aids have a digital processor, with multi-channel amplifier, multi-memory and dual microphone features. Less expensive options are available with an analog processor, single channel amplifier and directional microphone. When you buy your hearing aid you should consider the range of features listed above and review the various benefits with your audiologist.