Top 10 Hearing Aid Manufacturers & Suppliers in the World 2020 (2024)

The global hearing aid market is estimated to be worth $8.39 billion and is projected to be worth $14.5 billion by 2026*

The rising life expectancy and current lifestyle choices of people today will only increase the prevalence of global hearing impairments.

Additionally, government initiatives are projected to be realized in the coming years, similar to the National Program for Prevention and Control of Deafness (NPPCD) that was implemented in India during 2008.

It’s clear to see that the industry is experiencing massive growth, and this all means investment and innovation are coming.

Technology is one of the main focal points for hearing aid manufacturers and is what will ultimately set them apart. The big names are investing in digitalization, wireless charging, AI, and power cells to improve usability and integration.

Conglomerates like Philips, Sennheiser, and Siemens already have their hats in the ring, but inevitably, companies like Bose, Apple and Google are all keeping a close eye on things.

In this article, we aim to introduce you to some of the key players.

The hearing aid industry is dominated by giant parent companies who have amalgamated a lot of the famous brands of old. Most of those brands have won prestigious awards and have rich histories. Those are the companies that you can trust, but it can be incredibly confusing to know who’s who.

However, if you are looking for a brand or manufacturer who is still true to their heritage and has their finger on the pulse, we want to help you find them.

CONTACT TO sivantos NOW!

Sivantos Group made the most significant acquisition ever seen in the hearing industry. In 2015 Siemens sold its Siemens Audiology Solutions unit to the Sivantos group and combined with brands such as Rexton, Signia, and audibene. They became the largest and most recognized group of brands in the industry.

Sivantos are making radical changes to their business and also merged with Widex to become WS Audiology.

The company can trace its origins as far back as 1878 and the 1900s saw the development of electric hearing aids. Reiniger, Gebbert & Schall, a predecessor of Sivantos Group, began building electric audiometers.

Today, Sivantos employs over 6,000 people in more than 25 countries and it’s possible to buy their products in most parts of the world as they have market-leading positions in many of them.

Everything they produce in either wins an award or is nominated for one. Even their new global HQ in Singapore received a special award from the German Design Awards in the “Excellent Communications Design – Interior Architecture” category.

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Sonova is another internationally recognized group of brands. They are based in Stäfa, Switzerland, and are home to market-leading brands such as Phonak, Unitron, and Hansaton.

Their business is split into two segments: hearing instruments and cochlear implants.

Sonova was founded in 1947 and has a presence in over 100 countries.

Their focus is on developing an audiological care network that combines in-store, remote, and online-support to deliver a personal experience.

CONTACT Starkey NOW!

Starkey is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, and they also have the Starkey Hearing Research Center in Berkeley, California, and have their own foundation.

The company created the world’s first in-canal device. They are also the first company to venture into nanotechnology and have started to implement said technology in their devices.

CONTACT Demant NOW!

Hans Demont founded the company in 1904, and it has gradually grown to become a global player in the hearing aid industry.

Demont holding A/C as it is known today is the parent company of brands such as Oticon, Bernafon, Sonic, Audika, Oticon Medical, MAICO, Interacoustics, Amplivox, Grason-Stadler, MedRx, and Philips. The Demant Group claims to be the only company in the world that covers every aspect of hearing health.

Demant identifies themselves as a hearing healthcare group and not a manufacturer. They have four business activities: traditional hearing instruments, hearing implants, diagnostic instruments, and personal communication.

In 2018 they had more than 14000 employees, and revenue was DKK 14billion. They currently have a business presence in 30 countries, and their products are sold in over 130.

Like Starkey, they have the Demant foundation and the Eriksholm Research Centre located in Elsinore, 50 km from Demant’s headquarters.

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Hans Demont founded the company in 1904, and it has gradually grown to become a global player in the hearing aid industry.

Demont holding A/C as it is known today is the parent company of brands such as Oticon, Bernafon, Sonic, Audika, Oticon Medical, MAICO, Interacoustics, Amplivox, Grason-Stadler, MedRx, and Philips. The Demant Group claims to be the only company in the world that covers every aspect of hearing health.

Demant identifies themselves as a hearing healthcare group and not a manufacturer. They have four business activities: traditional hearing instruments, hearing implants, diagnostic instruments, and personal communication.

In 2018 they had more than 14000 employees, and revenue was DKK 14billion. They currently have a business presence in 30 countries, and their products are sold in over 130.

Like Starkey, they have the Demant foundation and the Eriksholm Research Centre located in Elsinore, 50 km from Demant’s headquarters.

CONTACT LeagueSound NOW!

A popular manufacturer is making waves in the emerging Chinese market.

They are called Xiamen League Sound Technology Development Co and commenced trading in 2014 and are one of the newer manufacturers in the industry.

From their state-of-the-art facility in Xiamen, China, they produce BTE, RIC, ITC, and CIC devices, to name but a few.

They have made significant strides in recent years with innovative products that compete with many of its more established competitors. They are so confident in their products that they offer FREE samples to potential customers recognizing that their quality and service speak for itself.

The team at League Sound consists of audiologists and other audio professionals who care about the user and their products. They have over 40 years of experience in supplying exceptional devices to the industry.

As the most qualified hearing aid manufacturer in China, they continue to provide expertise and education to international clients from around the globe.

They have passed and far exceed all European and US testing standards, which is no small feat for a new Asian company such as themselves.

In a market dominated by global hearing aid superpowers, it can be a daunting task sifting through the many hearing aid manufacturers. Most of the companies on this list boast world firsts and it can be hard to keep up with the rate of change in this industry.

Technology is advancing at such a rate that it is essential to select a device that is cutting edge for the moment.

Our list highlights the key players who don’t just keep up; they push the boundaries and innovate to make the world a more inclusive and happier place to live in.

Signia

Signia is Sivantos’s premium brand and has won numerous awards. In 2019 Signia won the Red Dot design award for its ultra-slim high-tech hearing aid Styletto Connect.

The Styletto Connect and Pure Charge & Go ranges boast lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and Bluetooth connection. They are the perfect solution for people living a hectic, fast-paced lifestyle.

Widex

As one of the largest manufacturers of hearing aids in the world, they provide a level of expertise few brands can match.

They have a long tradition of innovation and breakthroughs and most recently incorporated machine learning. The Evoke device is advertised as the world’s first smart hearing aid. From the app, it’s possible to control various sound profiles that learn from the user’s experiences. You can choose volume, direction and can set location-based programs to initiate automatically for hands-free control.

Rexton

Rexton is a famous brand in hearing aid technology and has a strong presence in the US. The company was founded in 1955, and its success is mainly due to its affordable market-leading technology. Their products offer high levels of durability and extensive personalization options. Speech understanding and Music Enhancing features come as standard on all of their products.

They also provide an array of accessories and apps to make controlling the devices intuitive and straightforward.

Their MyCore range has all the features that one would expect of premium devices like Bluetooth, direct streaming, binaural signal processing, amongst others.

Phonak

Having produced the world’s only genuinely invisible hearing device, Phonak is on target to become the leading manufacturer in this space. The Phonak Lyric can be placed in the ear canal and remain hidden for months without ever needing to remove it for showering or even when working out in the gym.

Phonak is continually innovating and offering tailored products that are fit for purpose and provide solutions to unique needs.

They have developed a hearing aid for children. The Sky V can adapt to the child’s environment, whether that be the classroom or playground. It provides excellent sound during class for improved speech and language learning and is durable to withstand the demanding environment of childhood.

Unitron

Unitron offers a program called Flex. In essence, it’s a no-obligation trial where you can give feedback to the professionals, which enables them to tailor the product to suit you as an individual.

Their Stride and Moxi products are packed with the latest technology and functionality. Each comes with seven listening environment settings that can automatically detect the listener’s surroundings and change modes for optimal listening. Speech Pro technology optimizes speech understanding in the most challenging of environments. Antishock 2 automatically detects and suppresses loud noises and irritating sounds.

Check out their website to compare features between models here.

Hensaton

Hansaton has been in business Since 1957 and had a reputation for producing quality, featuring cutting-edge technology and outstanding design.

The company was bought by Sonova in 2015 and has continued to offer exceptional service and products to the market.

Their Excite product line is particularly outstanding and is practically invisible when worn. With Bluetooth and wireless connectivity they offer hands free solutions for the end user. With long battery life time and high compatibility with personal devices this product is suitable for modern living.

Starkey

As the only privately held and American-owned company in the hearing aid industry, Starkey Hearing Technologies is recognized as a leading provider of hearing solutions across the globe.

Other brands that fall under the Starkey banner are Audibel, Nuear, and Microtech.

One of their leading devices is the Starkey Halo. Halo and TruLink are designed to stream phone calls and music directly from your iPhone to your hearing aids. The device includes patented technology which replicates high-frequency sounds (like women’s and children’s voices) in lower frequencies where they’re easier to hear and understand.

They admit they don’t use technology for technology’s sake. They clearly aim to provide robust and useful devices to improve the lives of millions of people each year.

The Starkey hearing foundation travels the world and fits hearing aids for FREE. To date, over one million people have benefitted from their initiatives.

Oticon

Demant’s leading brand is Oticon. They are so confident in their products that they currently offer potential customers a challenge. Put your current hearing aid to the test against their Oticon OPN S 1 device to hear for yourself the superior performance in noisy environments. Plus, you will get $300 off when you switch to their device. Check out their website for the challenge here.

Their Oticon OPN S device claims to offer 360º listening as opposed to previous devices that focus on the speaker or the person right in front of you. The device would suppress all other sounds, and traditionally this has been the only way to deal with noisy environments. Oticon’s new technology can give your brain access to the sounds you want to listen to. With its sleek design and wireless charging, their devices are sure to be a hit with new customers.

Bernafon

Bernafon is a forward-thinking brand and has been in business for over 70 years. They produce high-performance products with expert support. Their devices are at the forefront of technology and offer innovative connectivity solutions.

The Viron 9 is their flagship model and has all the typical features of a premium hearing aid and more. Bernafon’s first True Environment Processing™ hearing aid gives users an immersive experience and enables them to hear true to life sounds. Viron can be connected to all popular devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Android.

Resound

Resound are the brand that represents GN’s hearing aid expertise. Their LinX product received numerous industry awards in 2019. The LiNX Quattro won the prestigious UX design award for product design.

The LiNX is the world’s first premium plus hearing aid. With unprecedented sound and the most advanced charging solution. Speech and music can be streamed in stereo to wireless hearing aids, and all settings can be fine-tuned within the app that is linked to the devices.