ReSound
Connectivity pioneers. Best-in-class Bluetooth and natural spatial sound.
ReSound, part of the Danish GN Audio Group, pioneered Made for iPhone hearing aids in 2014 — the first hearing aids to stream audio directly from an iPhone without an intermediary device. ReSound has consistently led the industry on connectivity, and the Nexia platform was among the first to support Bluetooth LE Audio (Auracast). ReSound's All-Access Directionality philosophy, like Oticon's, prioritizes preserving spatial awareness rather than aggressive directional focusing.
Visit ReSound.comMarket position
Top 5 globally
Price range
$2,000–$7,000/pair
Current platform
Nexia
Warranty
3 years standard
ReSound technology: Bluetooth leadership & All-Access Directionality
ReSound's defining characteristic is connectivity leadership. They introduced Made for iPhone streaming in 2014, were among the first to support Android ASHA streaming, and the Nexia platform supports Bluetooth LE Audio — the next-generation standard that enables Auracast broadcast audio (streaming from public venues directly to hearing aids). ReSound Assist allows audiologists to send fine-tuning adjustments remotely without an in-person visit.
- Bluetooth LE Audio (Auracast) — first major brand to support next-gen broadcast audio standard
- All-Access Directionality — preserves 360° spatial awareness while improving speech clarity
- ReSound Assist — remote fine-tuning by audiologist sent directly to hearing aids
- M&RIE (Microphone & Receiver-In-Ear) — microphone placed in ear canal for natural sound localization
- Organic Hearing — philosophy of working with the brain's natural processing
- ReSound Smart 3D app — volume, programs, remote fine-tuning, hearing diary
- TV Streamer+ and Multi Mic accessories
- CROS/BiCROS solutions for single-sided deafness
Models & pricing
ReSound Nexia
Receiver-in-canal (RIC)
- Bluetooth LE Audio / Auracast
- All-Access Directionality 2.0
- Rechargeable
- ReSound Assist Live
- Best connectivity of any hearing aid
ReSound OMNIA
Receiver-in-canal (RIC)
- 50% better speech understanding in noise vs. ONE
- All-Access Directionality
- Rechargeable
- Universal Bluetooth
- ReSound Assist
ReSound ONE
Receiver-in-canal (RIC)
- M&RIE microphone in ear canal
- Natural sound localization
- Rechargeable
- Bluetooth streaming
- Previous generation — often discounted
ReSound ENZO Q
Behind-the-ear (BTE) — Power
- Severe to profound loss
- High-power amplification
- Bluetooth streaming
- ReSound Assist
ReSound Key
Receiver-in-canal (RIC)
- Entry-level pricing
- Core Bluetooth streaming
- ReSound Smart app
- Good value for mild to moderate loss
Pros & cons
Strengths
- +Best Bluetooth connectivity of any hearing aid brand — Auracast support on Nexia
- +ReSound Assist remote fine-tuning is the most seamless remote care implementation
- +M&RIE microphone placement produces uniquely natural sound localization
- +All-Access Directionality preserves spatial awareness like Oticon
- +Strong iPhone integration (pioneered MFi)
- +Good range from entry to premium
Limitations
- −All-Access Directionality means slightly less aggressive noise reduction than Phonak
- −Android streaming historically less reliable than iPhone (improving with Nexia)
- −ReSound Assist requires audiologist participation — not self-service
- −Premium pricing at the top of the range
The bottom line
ReSound is the best choice for tech-savvy users who prioritize connectivity — particularly iPhone users who want seamless integration, and early adopters who want Bluetooth LE Audio / Auracast. ReSound Assist is also the best remote fine-tuning implementation in the industry.
Best for: Tech-savvy users; iPhone users; those who want best-in-class Bluetooth connectivity; users who value remote audiologist fine-tuning