Budget Hearing Aids
Clinics in Upper Hutt and Carterton
At Oracle Hearing we offer range of budget hearing aids. This includes different brands, different styles and types, and also different levels of technology. During the process of getting your hearing aids fitted, we can talk to you about the various technology features and your options within our budget range.
The shape and size of these hearing aids are similar to the more advanced technology options. We supply and fit all the main brands including Oticon, Phonak, Widex, plus other brands.
As there are a number of options available, we recommend that you visit our Upper Hutt or Carterton clinic and discuss your requirements in person. We offer a free, no obligation consult to assist you with determining the best approach to support your hearing requirements.
As part of our service, we can help you access funding for your hearing aids from participating NZ agencies.
We offer a free, no obligation, consultation for you to talk to us about your hearing aid requirements and options.
Level 1
Budget Option
$448 per pair*
Level 2
Budget Option
$1,508 per pair*
Level 3
Budget Option
$2,428 per pair*
Key Feature: This level of technology assists the person better when in noisy places and around background noise.
Level 4
Budget Option
$3,578 per pair*
Key Feature: This level of technology assists the person at a higher level when in noisy places and around background noise.
*Please Note: Prices shown is the amount to pay after the Govt subsidy of $1,022.22.
As part of our service, we can help you access funding for your hearing aids from participating NZ agencies.
Please note for all our hearing aids, individual hearing experiences and improvements vary between individuals.
Features of the different budget hearing aids
| Feature / Description | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
| Battery powered hearing aids available in RITE, ITE, ITC (depending on ear canal size) and BTE models. | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| For the RITE model, there is the option of either battery powered or rechargeable hearing aids. With the rechargeable option you will need to recharge the battery every night, as the charge lasts only 16 – 18 hours (approx). | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | |
| Option to have the alternative 3-day ‘charge box’. See details below. | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | |
| Level 4 for RITE models only: We offer a free 2 week trial for you to test and experience the benefit of these hearing aids and see how it works for you. At the end of the trial, we will supply you with a new pair for you to purchase. There is no extra charge or obligation for this Level 4, 2 week hearing trial. | ✔︎ |
Compatibility with Smartphones
Apple iPhones
- All four levels of our budget hearing aids can connect to iPhone smartphones. The phone can then stream conversations and music to the hearing aid. The phone can also be used like a remote control to change volume and settings.
- We can show you what this means, and how it works at your free consultation.
Android & Samsung phones
- For the budget options of 1,2 & 3, if you have an android or Samsung phone, you will not be able to ‘directly stream’ conversations to your hearing aids. Instead, the connectivity means you use the phone like a remote control to change your volume and settings.
- For option 4, the phone can ‘directly stream’ conversations and music to the hearing aid. The phone can also be used like a remote control to change volume and settings.
- We can show you what this means, and how it works at your free consultation.
- Note: The connectivity capabilities apply as stated above for most android phones. However, there are a few android phones where this level of capability isn’t provided. We can discuss this with you at your free consultation.
Your return options
for all models
- After 6 weeks (for any brand and model) of use, if you are dissatisfied with their performance, you can return your hearing aids and get a full refund for the hearing aids.
- The refund just excludes any custom made ear moulds that may have been made as part of your initial hearing aids fitting.
- This 6-weeks return option covers all brands and models from Level 1 to Level 4.
Battery vs rechargeable
hearing aids
- With our budget hearing aids range, some of the models are battery powered, and some are available with rechargeable batteries.
- With battery powered models this means you simply purchase and replace your hearing aids battery, approx. every 5 -10 days, depending on the model , the specific size and type of battery, and your usage.
Option of 3-day charge box
- For the Level 3 & 4 rechargeable hearing aids, there is the feature to also purchase the alternative 3-day ‘charge box’, which has 3 days of charge, compared to the standard direct charge box.
- This assists people travelling with limited access to power.
- (Note: When flying, this box must be taken as part of your carry-on luggage, and not in your checked in luggage).
We are very happy to take the time and explain to you the benefits of the different options.
Simply book an appointment and come in and see us at our Upper Hutt or Carterton clinic.
During your initial free consultation, we can talk to you about the budget hearing aids options that might best meet your requirements.