EarGo Hearing Aids Reviews: Prices & Alternatives

Written by the Nano Hearing Aids Team
Reviewed for Accuracy by Lindsay Roberts, AuD.

Lindsay Roberts
EarGo Hearing Aids Reviews: Prices & Alternatives

EarGo is a company consisting of ETN surgeons, audiologists and other healthcare specialists that work together to produce high-functioning and comfortable hearing aids. EarGo is a fully remote hearing aid provider that offers hearing checks, over the phone consultations, and hearing aids orders through their online website, all as part of the service they provide. EarGo’s hearing aids are virtually invisible, comfortable and well-fitted, reliable and rechargeable.

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EarGo Hearing Aid Reviews

EarGo currently has three different hearing aid models, each with different design specifications and digital functionalities.  

EarGo Neo Hifi

The Eargo Neo Hifi hearing aid is EarGo’s latest model of 2020. The EarGo Neo Hifi is the best of EarGo’s range of hearing aids that are suited to treat mild to severe hearing loss. The EarGo Neo Hifi is equipped with the latest noise reduction technology that produces clear and high quality sound, indoors and outdoors. The EarGo Neo Hifi is also able to connect to the EarGo mobile which gives users the option of personalizing and customizing their hearing settings, and choosing from four sound profiles by tapping the hearing aid to suit their unique specifications. 

EarGo Neo 

The EarGo Neo is also of EarGo’s latest models that is known for its very effective sound amplification and noise reduction features to treat medium to high frequency hearing loss. The EarGo Neo is also a very digitally-advanced model that also connects to EarGo’s mobile app. Users can customize performance settings from their mobile phones and change sound profiles directly by tapping their hearing aids to suit ever-changing environments.

EarGo Max

The EarGo Max is one of EarGo’s earliest hearing aids suited to treat mild to moderate hearing loss. The EarGo Max improves audio fidelity, has good-quality sound amplification, and strong noise reduction and noise cancellation mechanisms. The EarGo Max is however limited in its digital capabilities, it does feature the four sound profiles for users to choose from, but it is the only model of EarGo’s hearing aid range that cannot connect to EarGo’s mobile app, which also limits the extent to which users are able to personalize their hearing aids to uniques environments.

Every hearing aid set purchased from EarGo comes with a charger, a USB cable and USB plug, two EarGo hearing devices, two large and two regular Flexi TetraPalms, two regular Flexi fibres, a cleaning brush and a wax guard.  

EarGo Hearing Aids Consumer Reviews?

Overall, EarGo customers are very satisfied with their hearing aids. Customers enjoy the comfortability and durability of EarGo hearing aid designs; consumers find it easy to choose one of the three models, and many have found their 45-day trial period very useful indeed. 

However according to public sentiment, other brands of hearing aids are viewed with more product satisfaction, as other brands have wider varieties of hearing aids, additional accessories and digital and wireless capabilities.

What do EarGo hearing aids cost?

EarGo costs a little less than traditional hearing aids and are also cheaper than other feature-rich hearing aids on the market today. The EarGo Neo Hifi, the model at the top of EarGo’s hearing aid range is $2,950. The EarGo Neo is slightly cheaper at $2,350, and the EarGo Max, which is EarGo’s mid-level hearing aid costs $1,850. 

Are there alternative hearing aid brands that are also reliable?

EarGo is not the only reliable hearing aid brand on the market that is still affordable. The more popular hearing aids brands all have different qualities that make them one of the top hearing aid providers in the market. 

Audacious hearing aids are the best providers of low-cost Receiver-In-Ear and Behind-The-Ear hearing aids on the market suited for mild to severe hearing loss. Audacious hearing aids work with bluetooth, are fully rechargeable, and can be purchased remotely online.  

EmbraceHearing is very well known in the market for the level of user support and consultations EmbraceHearing offers. EmbraceHearing have In-Canal and Receiver-In-Canal models for mild to profound hearing loss. EmbraceHearing also has very decently priced hearing aids that can also be bought remotely online. 

Nano hearing aids are of the most reliable and affordable hearing aid brands on the market. Nano hearing aids offer various models, including In-The-Ear, Behind-The-Ear, In-Canal and Receiver-In-Canal hearing aids. Nano hearing aids are decently priced for the high quality of Nano hearing aids. Nano hearing aids are easily bought online on the company website, and their customer care is unlike other brands. Nano hearing aids remain the more popular hearing aid brand among consumers because Nano hearing aids has a wider range of hearing aids models available for consumers. 

Is EarGo Legitimate Company? 

EarGo hearing aids have quickly become one of the hearing aid market’s best sellers and are very highly rated by industry standards and consumers alike. EarGo hearing aids are easy to use and only need one charge of 30 minutes for the hearing aids to remain functioning for about five days to a week, depending on individual use. EarGo hearing aids also come with portable chargers to ensure that consumers’ hearing aids never run out of battery life. 

Are EarGo hearing aids amplifiers? 

Although EarGo hearing aids do amplify sound, they cannot simply be considered as amplifiers. Amplifiers amplify sound equally, while EarGo hearing aids amplify sounds that are at specific frequencies to compensate for hearing loss. So, technically, EarGo hearing aids do more than basic amplifiers are capable of.

How much does the EarGo Hearing Aid Cost? 

Cost of EarGo hearing aids almost 50% less than traditional hearing aids and other technological advanced hearing aids also sold online. These are some price of eargo, the EarGo Neo Hifi costs $2,950, the EarGo Neo is $2,350, and the EarGo Max costs $1,850. All EarGo hearing aids can also be paid off in monthly installments for consumers who cannot afford to purchase hearing aids at their full prices.

How do I purchase EarGo hearing aids?

You can purchase any one of EarGo’s three models of hearing aids on their company website and EarGo will send you a pair of hearing aids to test the look and feel of the hearing aids before you make the final buying decision. The test hearing aids do not however treat hearing loss, but instead gives consumers a feel for the style and comfort of the hearing aid they choose to buy. 

Do you need a hearing test before ordering EarGo hearing aids?

EarGo does not require that its customers do a hearing test or obtain a prescription for hearing aids before they purchase EarGo hearing aids. Instead, EarGo makes use of safe and remote hearing checks and phone consultants to determine the extent of customers’ hearing loss and which hearing aid will treat their hearing loss the best.  

How can I return EarGo hearing aids? 

EarGo has a 12-month warranty on all hearing aids they sell, consumers also receive a 45-day “easy returns” period, if users are not entirely satisfied with their hearing aids. EarGo also offers a one-time replacement of faulty, damaged or lost hearing aid devices during their 12-month warranty period.

How can I get a refund from EarGo hearing aids? 

EarGo offers users the option of requesting a refund on their hearing aids, however only within the 45-day “easy-return” grace period. EarGo does not offer refunds to consumers who fail to request a refund within the first 45 days of purchasing their hearing aids.  EarGo also does not refund or replace hearing aids that have been damaged from misuse or improper care. 

How tech-savvy do EarGo hearing aid users need to be?

EarGo users do not necessarily need to be tech-savvy to successfully use EarGo hearing aids. The entire process of buying EarGo hearing aids is easily done online or over the phone, with the help of technical and healthcare consultants. EarGo’s hearing aids are extremely easy to use, with four preset sound profiles built-in, and the EarGo mobile app that is so straightforward and uncomplicated anyone will be able to set and adjust their EarGo hearing aids. 

What is the life expectancy of EarGo hearing aids?

EarGo hearing aids have a full life expectancy of three years. EarGo hearing aids’ batteries are built to run for 1,000 cycles, which takes on average three full years before they may need replacing. This three year period is however dependent on care, use and damage.

What are the best hearing aids on the market? 

There are several hearing aids currently on the market considered top of the range because they are a bunch of “firsts”. The Signia Xperience is the first hearing aid to use motion detectors, the ReSound LiNX Quattro is the first hearing aid compatible with Android devices, and the Starkley Livio Al is the first hearing aid to use integrated sensors. 

How can hearing aids improve my hearing?

Hearing aids are very simple devices that can easily treat most forms of mild to severe degrees of hearing loss. Hearing aids receive sound via a microphone in the hearing aid, which is then converted into electrical signals and sent to an amplifier. The amplifier increases the strength of the signal and is then sent through a speaker into the ear. The type and style of hearing aid will all have bearing on how well a hearing aid is able to improve someone’s hearing. 

What's the difference between sensorineural and conductive hearing loss?

Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when individuals experience problems in their inner ear or their auditory nerve that delivers sound to the brain. Sensorineural hearing loss is generally treatable with hearing aids or cochlear implants. Conductive hearing loss implies that sound cannot travel through the outer and middle ear and therefore does not even reach the inner ear, due to an obstruction or damage. Conductive hearing loss is usually treated by surgery depending on the extent of damage or obstruction. With conductive hearing loss individuals may struggle to hear soft sounds and loud noises are muffled. 

Should I see a doctor for my hearing loss?

It is definitely advisable to see a doctor if you are experiencing a sudden onset of hearing loss. However, if you suffer from chronic hearing loss, going to see a doctor before purchasing a new hearing aid is not 100% necessary. If your hearing loss has already been diagnosed  by a doctor or hearing healthcare profession, then remote hearing tests and checks will suffice to confirm your hearing loss and help determine which hearing aid model would be best.  

How do you know the severity of your hearing loss?

Individuals can test the severity of their hearing loss by consulting an audiologist or any other hearing healthcare professional. Hearing loss is measured by degrees of hearing loss in decibels. Degrees of hearing loss range from normal, slight, mild, moderate, moderately severe to severe and profound. A hearing healthcare professional will be able to determine the degree of your hearing loss and the possibility of treatment through the use of hearing aids. Learn more about hearing loss here.

Do I always need two hearing aids?

While it is not required to purchase or wear two hearing aids, it is advisable. However most experts have agreed that wearing two hearing aids, rather than one, is much more beneficial and significantly improves hearing. Wearing two hearing aids improves the quality of sound and enhances a user’s listening experience. 

Look out for hearing aid scams

It is not always easy to recognize hearing aid scams, which is why most people do not always know they are being scammed. It's important to be aware of fake, dodgy brands manufactured to replicate the most reputable and well known hearing aid brands in the US. These ineffective hearing aids are usually imported from overseas and sold at prices similar to the brands they are supposed to replicate. With similar designs, styles and prices, it may sometimes be difficult to recognize the real deal, which is why it is always better to verify that your hearing aid provider is legit before making any final purchasing decisions. 

 

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