Advantages of using rechargeable hearing aids

Rechargeable hearing aids contain built-in batteries that do not need to be removed regularly like the traditional disposable batteries. Instead of replacing the batteries yourself, they go into an inductive dock each night on the charging unit, so they will be ready in the morning for an entire day’s usage - similar to how your mobile phones recharge.

Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries that are widely used in consumer electronics, as they are light-weight, low maintenance and has high battery capacity – hence, they are the ideal batteries for the hearing aid system, which requires full-day power, particularly with additional streaming from accessories.

Here are 5 benefits to using hearing aids fitted with lithium-ion rechargeable batteries:

1. Longer-lasting

Unlike the old rechargeable Nickel hydride or the silver metal Zinc based batteries, Lithium-ion battery technology has much improved life-span and run time – devices can generally go for 20-30 hours a day on full charge and can last about 5 years before needing to be replaced.

2. Durability

As the rechargeable batteries are built-in to the hearing aids, there is no opening and closing of battery doors that takes place. Hence, there is less risk of damage to the internal components from moisture, dust, and debris entering the device.

3. Assurance

As long as the hearing aids are charged up every night, they will be able to run the whole day and hence minimise disruption in your daily activities when they suddenly stop working from being out of battery.   

If you forget to charge the hearing aids overnight, most hearing aid chargers have a fast charging facility, which allows about 6 additional hours of use from 30 minutes of charging. Hearing aids usually take just 3 hours to fully charge.

Like other electronics, there are also portable charging case options for your hearing aids, which allow you to recharge on-the-go without a direct power source.

4. Environmentally friendly

There is no more need to throw out batteries every week, which reduces the chance of pets and children coming into contact with the tiny batteries. Moreover, there is reduced chance of the many disposable batteries making their way to landfill.

5. Ease of management

Rechargeable hearing aids can be a good solution to those who find it hard to manage small device and tiny parts due to a decline in fine motor skill or arthritis. Users no longer need to fiddle with opening and closing the battery doors and handling batteries, as the hearing aids just need to be placed in the magnetic dock every night.