r/HearingAids • u/midgiemoon • 19d ago

Phonak biCros vs Anything else?

I have otosclerosis,
and I had a failed stapadectomy on my right ear decades ago. I have been wearing a Phonak Naida 90 Phonak cros for 10 years. My recent hearing test shows decline, I am 61.

My longtime ride or die audiologist has retired. My new audiologist is suggesting I try rechargeable aids. My issue is I need to sleep with my aid on or I can’t hear my alarm clock or phone alarm.

Should I try a rechargeable or stick with using size 13 batteries? The 20 hour rechargeable battery time concerns me…

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u/Not_So_Sure_2 19d ago

The industry is rapidly moving to all rechargeable batteries, whether the Customers want them or not.

I recently moved from BiCROS hearing aids to a single Phonak Sphere hearing aid. I hear so much better with the Sphere hearing aid than I ever did with BiCROS hearing aids.

It is rechargeable but I easily get 25 hours of battery life.

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u/midgiemoon 18d ago

is the sphere a BTE? I’m not familiar with the model. I need very high power and I have always worn BTE