Rechargeable hearing aids
Rechargeable hearing aids have built-in batteries that do not require regular removal. Regular batteries are small and can be difficult to handle, so if you struggle with dexterity then rechargeable aids might be better suited to you.
To find out more about using rechargeable hearing aids, check out our how to guide.
Almost all our hearing aids are available as rechargeable, but this does come with an additional cost. Talk to your audiology professional about what is right for you.
Tips for rechargeable aids
- Some chargers are portable which means they hold approximately three days’ worth of charge in the charging unit itself. Perfect solution for weekend getaways
- If you forget to recharge overnight, rechargeable hearing aids only need approximately 30 minutes of top up charge to get you an extra three hours of wearing time
- Rechargeable hearing aids offer you the convenience of not having to change batteries meaning they are a more environmentally friendly solution.
Hearing aid batteries
Batteries are standardised within the industry and will fit most hearing aids. So you don’t need to worry about having the same brand as your hearing aids, or that you didn’t get your hearing aids with us.
To find out more about how to change the batteries in your hearing aid style, check out our how to guides.
Colours, sizes and brand equivalents of hearing aid batteries
Choosing battery sizes can get confusing, as certain manufacturers will have different names for their products. But as each manufacturer is required to follow the colour-coded system, you’ll always know which is the right size for you, no matter what brand you choose. The four main sizes of hearing aid batteries are identifiable by the colour of their tabs – yellow, brown, orange and blue. So when you’re buying batteries for your hearing aid, all you need to look out for is your colour.
Yellow
Battery size: 10
Use: In-The-Canal (ITC), Completely-In-Canal (CIC), Receiver-In-Canal (RIC)
Lifespan: 5 - 7 days
Equivalents: Rayovac size 10, Duracell 10, Activair size 10, ZeniPower A10, Power One p10, icellTech size 10, Siemens s10, Energizer size 10, 10, 10AU, 10HPX, B0104, B20PADA10H, 10HP, AC230E, AC230, ME10Z, CP35, PR36, 10AEL230ZA, 10AE, 10A, ZA10, PR36, 10SA, S10A, 10AP, V230AT6+W10ZA, L10ZA, B20PA, DA10H, DA10, DA10N, AC10/230E, AC10/230EZ, AC10/230, P10, 10SA, W10ZA, PR10H, A10, P10
Brown
Battery size: 312
Use: In-The-Canal (ITC), In-The-Ear (ITE), Receiver in canal (RIC)
Lifespan: 7 - 10 days
Equivalents: Rayovac size 312, Duracell 312, Activair size 312, ZeniPower A312, Power One p312, icellTech size 312, Siemens s312, Energizer size 312, 312, 312A, 312MF, 312AU, 312HPX, DA312, DA312H, 312HP, AC312E, AC312, ME7Z, 312AE, L312ZA, 312AE, 312A, ZA312, PR312, PR41, 312SA, S312A, 312AP, V312AT, W312ZA, ZA312, P312, 312DS, A312, PR312H
Orange
Battery size: 13
Use: Behind-The-Ear (BTE), In-The-Ear (ITE), Receiver in canal (RIC)
Lifespan: 10 - 14 days
Equivalents: Rayovac size 13, Duracell 13, Activair size 13, ZeniPower A13, Power One p13, icellTech size 13, Siemens s13, Energizer size 13, 13, PR48, 13AU, 13HPX, DA13H, DA13, 13HP, AC13E, AC13, MZ8Z, CP48, 13AE, L13ZA, 13AE, 13A, H13AE, ZA13, 13SA, S13A, 13AP, V13AT, W13ZA, 13MF, ZA13, P13, 13DS, A13, PR13H
Blue
Battery size: 675
Use: Behind-The-Ear (BTE)
Lifespan: 10 - 14 days
Equivalents: Rayovac size 675, Duracell 675, Activair size 675, ZeniPower A675, Power One p675, icellTech size 675, Siemens s675, Energizer size 675, PR44, 675, A675, 675AU, 675HPX, B6754, B900PA, DA675H, DA675, 675HP, AC675E, AC675, ME9Z, CP44PR44, 675AE, L675ZA, 675AE, 675A, H675AE, ZA675, 675SA, S675A, 675AP, V675AT, W675ZA, 675MF, 675DS, PR675H
Tips for battery care
- Don't peel the sticker off your battery until you're ready to use it as the power starts to discharge when it is removed.
- Turn off your hearing aids when you’re not using them (e.g. while you’re sleeping)
- Leave the battery compartment door open overnight
- Make sure you store your batteries at room temperature
- Avoid keeping them in warm or humid places, like the bathroom
- The best place to keep your batteries is in their sealed package – not loose in your bag or pocket
How long do hearing aid batteries last?
The shelf life of hearing aid batteries will depend on the size of the battery, hearing aid type, and how you use your hearing aid. For example, how loud it is and how long you wear them for each day. Generally, the larger the battery, the longer its lifespan.
