What Are OTC Hearing Aids? A Practical Buying Guide
Understand who over-the-counter hearing aids are for, what to compare, and what to check before choosing a model.
Read the guideSimple, rechargeable hearing aids.
More of the conversations that matter.
No prescription 100 days to decide
For adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss.


The stories over dinner. A familiar voice on the sofa. The little things someone says just to you.
Hearbrook helps make everyday sounds easier to hear, with simple controls and a price shown upfront.
Meet your Hearbrook
Ask your HSA or FSA plan administrator whether a particular product and purchase qualify under your plan.
Contact us for product and price information to discuss with your plan administrator.

Wear them at home, at dinner, in front of the TV. If they're not right for you within 100 days, start a return online.
Request the prepaid return label online. No phone call or restocking fee; refund within 5 business days after it arrives at our U.S. return center.

Your model comes with its hearing aids, charging case, cable, and setup instructions. Free U.S. shipping; use the order-update form for delivery questions.
Get started at home, in a quiet room, at your own pace.

Use the contact form to ask about fitting your model, finding the controls, or following the supplied instructions.
Include the model name and a short description of the question. A product-support request is separate from a medical assessment.

If your hearing aids stop working because of a defect within 2 years, we repair or replace them, and we pay shipping both ways.
A replaced device stays covered for the rest of your warranty. Warranty details


| Hearbrook | Hearbrook Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| A pair | $89 | $249 |
| Fit | Small in-ear design | Over the ear |
| Bluetooth calls & music | ✕ | ✓ |
| Free shipping | ✓ | ✓ |
| 100 days to return | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rechargeable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mild to moderate hearing loss | ✓ | ✓ |
| Severe hearing loss | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2-year warranty included | ✓ | ✓ |
OTC hearing aids aren't for severe hearing loss. If that may be you, a hearing professional is the right first step.
From your first fitting to your everyday routine, help is easy to find.
Prices shown upfront. Free shipping, 100-day returns, 2-year warranty on every order.



Not sure which? Take the 2-minute quiz
Hearing aids should be straightforward to choose, easy to use, and clearly priced.
Choose a small in-ear pair or an black open-ear clip. See the price before you start. Take your time at home, with 100-day returns and a 2-year warranty.
A little more about us →No. OTC hearing aids are for adults 18+ with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Not sure? Take our 2-minute quiz. If anything points to a medical issue, it tells you to see a doctor first.
No. Since October 2022, adults can buy OTC hearing aids without a prescription or fitting appointment.
You have 100 days from delivery. Start a return online and request a prepaid return label.
Hearbrook is small and sits at the opening of the ear canal. Comfort uses a black C-shaped clip on the outer ear and does not enter the ear canal.
Shipping to U.S. addresses is free. Use the order-update form to ask about confirmation and tracking information. Ask about delivery to your address.
Follow the fitting instructions for the model: soft tips for the in-ear pair or an outer-ear clip for Comfort. Ask support if the fit is loose or uncomfortable.
Ask your insurer or HSA/FSA plan administrator to confirm the rules for your plan. Contact us for product and price information.
Send us a message about choosing, fit, setup, or an existing order.
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