Beurer HA20 Review

The Beurer HA20 hearing amplifier is designed for those with mild hearing impairments. It amplifies indoor or outdoor sounds for better hearing and less stressful conversations. The hearing aid can be used with either the right or left ear and comes with three earplug attachments to provide a custom fit.

If you are looking for a low cost hearing aid/amplifier for yourself or someone in your family, this is a good choice. The sound is a bit ‘synthetic’ but that’s to be expected considering the low price tag. But it does a great job amplifying sound. You’ll be able to converse more clearly and hear more from your environment.

It’s really comfortable and fits snugly behind your ear without constantly falling off.

Beurer HA20 review

What are you buying?

1. Sound amplifier for mild hearing impairment

This is not a full hearing aid. It is a hearing amplifier. It’s ideal for people with mild hearing problems either because of age, injury or a health condition. It can also be used as an introduction to a proper hearing aid.

The unit amplifies sounds directly inside the year, allowing clearer hearing indoors and outdoors. The maximum sound amplification is 40dB. You can change the volume depending on the environment and your level of impairment. Crank it up when you are in a noisy restaurant trying to converse with a friend and lower it when watching TV at home.

2. Three earplug attachments for a versatile fit

This hearing aid comes with three different earplugs to provide a perfect fit inside your ear canal. If you are not hearing sounds clearly or there is a constant whistling sound, simply take the earplug out and try on another attachment.

Remember that you can use the hearing aid on either ear. Just twist the earpiece to the other side to use it in the opposite ear. If you have impairment in both ears, buy two of them.

3. 2-3 days battery life

This hearing amplifier uses disposable LR754 batteries. They generally last 2 to 3 days but this will vary greatly depending on your usage.

If you have it on the entire day and at a high volume, it could last as little as a day. If you use it mostly on low volume, it will last longer.

How easy is it to use?

As easy as most hearing aids. It comes with an instruction guide to help you set it up and troubleshoot in case of a problem.

To use it, take the device out of the box and attach one of the earplugs. Fit it inside your ear making sure the earplug fits perfectly inside your ear canal.

The hearing aid is designed to fit snugly behind your ear. Most users are able to wear it for long periods without feeling uncomfortable or the earpiece falling out.

What accessories are included?

In addition to the main sound amplifier device, you also get 3 differently sized earplugs, two LR754 batteries and a storage box. The batteries die fast so it’s a good idea to buy a pack of them to keep in the house and to carry when travelling.

Use the storage box to safely store the amplifier when you are not using it or when travelling.

Pros

• Easy to use.
• Effectively amplifies sound and delivers it deep inside the ear.
• Affordable.
• 3-year guarantee.

Cons

• Batteries die fairly quickly.
• Delivered sound is ‘synthetic’ and at high volumes can be a bit shrill.

Anything else you should know?

While this is not a full hearing aid, it’s still a good idea to get a medical diagnosis first before using it. This is especially important if the user is a child. But it should never be used with children younger than 3 years.

The manufacturer also recommends against using it if you have an existing ear infection or inflammation. If an infection occurs during use, stop using the hearing amplifier and seek medical attention.

Conclusion

If you or a family member has mild hearing problems, an expensive hearing aid is not always a must. Depending on your doctor’s advice, a low cost hearing amplifier like the Beurer HA20 may be all you need.

This simple but effective hearing aid is great for the elderly and anyone with non-serious hearing impairment. It’s designed to fit comfortably and securely in most ear sizes and doesn’t keep falling off. It’s cheap, really easy to use and it amplifies sound clearly.

Where to buy?

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