Hearing aid brands in Canada

Technological advancements in the hearing healthcare industry have produced a wide variety of hearing aid brands. Each hearing aid manufacturer modifies and improves on hearing aid technology, leading to variations in processing speeds, artificial intelligence, background noise reduction and sound quality.

The best hearing aid for you will depend on your type of hearing loss and your hearing needs. Below is a list of the more reputable hearing aid brands in Canada.

For products sold in the U.S., see hearing aid brands in the U.S.

Oticon 

Oticon is a global hearing aid manufacturer owned by Demant in Denmark. The company was founded in 1904 by Hans Demant. 

The latest hearing aids from Oticon, Oticon Intent™, have the world's first user-intent sensors. They use 4D sensor technology to process sound based on your head and body movements. This helps you adapt better in listening environments.

Oticon Intent is also compatible with Auracast™.

Oticon Canada is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

 

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Phonak

Phonak is owned by Sonova. This Swiss company is the largest publicly owned hearing aid company with over 2000 retailers worldwide.

The latest hearing aids from Phonak include the Phonak Infinio series. Those with mild to profound hearing loss can benefit from their latest technology that prioritizes speech over noise.

Phonak Canada is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

 

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Starkey

Starkey is the only American-owned and operated global hearing aid manufacturer. In the 1960s, William F. Austin founded a company that serviced and repaired hearing aids. He later purchased Starkey Laboratories and brought his company under the Starkey name.

Starkey's latest hearing aid is the Edge AI, builds on their use of artificial intelligence for an advanced listening experience.

Starkey Canada is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

 

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Signia

Signia is a hearing aid brand manufactured by WS Audiology. Their goal is to enhance your performance through their innovative hearing solutions.

Signia's latest hearing aids, the Pure Charge&Go BCT IX, are optimized for group conversations. They can enhance multiple conversations, even when the speakers are in different directions.

Signia Canada is headquartered with WS Audiology in Burlington, Ontario.

 

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Widex

Widex is owned by WS Audiology, a Danish company formed through the merger of Sivantos and Widex in 2019. Widex was founded in 1956 by Christian Tøpholm and Erik Westermann in Denmark.

The new Widex's Allure^TM hearing aid promotes clear speech and natural hearing.

Widex Canada is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

 

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Unitron

Unitron is a Canadian hearing aid manufacturer founded in 1964 by Fred Stork, Rolf Strothmann and Rolf Dohmer in Newfoundland. The company is a member of the Sonova family of brands. Their goal is to provide a flexible, empowering and easy hearing experience.

Unitron's Moxi Vivante hearing aids offer their best sound performance yet, with a focus on comfort, aesthetic and ease of use.

Unitron is headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario.

 

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Bernafon

Bernafon is a globally operated hearing aid company owned by Demant.

Bernafon began in 1946 Switzerland when Hans Gfeller Jr. started developing and selling his own amplification devices through Gfeller AG, a telecommunication company that was also the family business. 

Encanta hearing aids are the latest hearing aids from Bernafon that focus on improving one-to-one and group conversations.

Bernafon Canada is headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario.

 

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ReSound

ReSound is part of the GN Group, a global audio solutions company that specializes in hearing aids and headsets. Resound was founded in 1943 and is responsible for the first Made for Apple® hearing aid.

The new Resound Nexia™ is the first hearing aid to connect with Auracast. It is offered in a full range of styles and uses less power so your Bluetooth® hearing aids last longer.

ReSound Canada is located in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

 

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Beltone

Beltone is a subsidiary of GN Group. It was founded in 1940 by Sam and Faye Posen in Chicago, Illinois.

Beltone Achieve™ hearing aids provide comfort and all-day wear without disruption.

Beltone Canada is located in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

 

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Philips

Philips & Co. was founded in 1891 in the Netherlands by Frederik Philips and his son, Gerard. The company started selling light bulbs and later expanded into the hearing aid industry in the 1940s. 

In Canada, Philips HearLink hearing aids are sold exclusively at Costco hearing aid centres.

Philips Canada is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

 

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Find a hearing clinic near you

There are many hearing aid brands to choose from in Canada. This is not an exhaustive list and not all hearing clinics offer the same brands.

To learn more about your hearing aid options and find the best hearing aid brand for your hearing needs, find a hearing clinic near you today.