Quick verdict

The ReSound Nexia is the most forward-looking hearing aid in ReSound's lineup. Bluetooth LE Audio provides lower latency and better audio quality than classic Bluetooth, and Auracast support positions the Nexia for a future where public venues broadcast audio directly to hearing aids. Combined with ReSound's proven Organic Hearing technology, it's an excellent choice for tech-forward buyers who want to be ready for the next generation of hearing aid connectivity.

Key specifications

• Style: miniRIE (RIC), BTE
• Platform: Nexia
• Hearing loss range: Mild to severe
• Battery: Rechargeable (Li-ion)
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth LE Audio + Auracast
• App: ReSound Smart 3D
• IP rating: IP68
• Price range: $4,500–$6,500 per pair
• Warranty: 3 years

Bluetooth LE Audio: what's new

Bluetooth LE Audio is the next generation of Bluetooth audio, replacing the classic Bluetooth used in most current hearing aids. Key improvements include:

• Lower latency: Reduced audio delay, which matters for watching video and having natural conversations
• Better audio quality: The LC3 codec provides better sound quality at lower bit rates than classic Bluetooth's SBC codec
• Lower power consumption: LE Audio uses less battery power than classic Bluetooth
• Multi-stream audio: Can receive audio from multiple sources simultaneously

Auracast: the future of public audio

Auracast is a new Bluetooth broadcast audio standard that allows a single transmitter to broadcast audio to an unlimited number of receivers. For hearing aid users, this means that venues equipped with Auracast transmitters — airports, theaters, houses of worship, lecture halls — can broadcast their audio directly to your hearing aids.

Instead of straining to hear a PA announcement or a theater performance, you'd simply connect your hearing aids to the venue's Auracast broadcast and receive the audio directly, processed through your personal hearing aid settings.

Auracast infrastructure is still being deployed, but the Nexia positions you to take advantage of it as it becomes available.

Nexia vs. OMNIA: which should you choose?

• Choose the Nexia if you want the latest connectivity technology and Auracast readiness, or if you're an Android user who wants the best Bluetooth LE Audio experience.
• Choose the OMNIA if you're deeply invested in the Apple ecosystem and want the most mature MFi integration, or if your audiologist has the OMNIA at a better price.

Who the Nexia is best for

• Tech-forward buyers who want the latest connectivity standards
• Android users who want the best Bluetooth LE Audio performance
• People who frequently attend venues (theaters, houses of worship, airports) where Auracast is being deployed
• Adults with mild to severe hearing loss who want ReSound's natural sound quality with next-generation connectivity