Their smaller size may mean that they are less visible to others, but it also means that they are not able to be as powerful as some of the larger, or Behind-the-Ear hearing aid styles.
However, if you have mild to moderate hearing loss and are looking for a reasonably small, comfortable, and easy-to-use hearing aid, then an In-the-Canal (ITC) device could be a great choice for you.
Also sometimes known as Half Shell hearing aids, In the Canal (ITC) hearing aids are very similar to In the Ear (ITE) aids, except that they are slightly smaller and so sit only in the lower part of your ear.
Thus, filling the ear canal, but not the whole ear concha itself.
Again, they are made to a custom mold of your ear, so they promise a comfortable fit and a fairly small, inconspicuous design.
However, they are still larger and therefore more noticeable than Completely In the Canal (CIC) hearing aids and Invisible In the Canal (IIC) hearing aids.
One hearing aid is fitted to the hearing-impaired side and works alongside a hearing aid fitted to the hearing ear. Tubing runs from behind the ear, connecting it to hearing aids slipped inside each ear. They are used by people with mild hearing loss who do not need two hearing aids in both ears or have hearing loss in one ear.
The most popular style within custom-made hearing aids, offering a small style with more functionality and connectivity. It is available in both rechargeable and zinc-air batteries. The wireless feature connects with smartphones to stream calls and music directly to the hearing aids. The ITC style also includes two microphones so the user can focus on sounds, yet allows awareness from all around. ITC custom hearing aids are suitable for those who have mild to severe hearing loss and seek both a full-featured and cosmetically pleasing solution.
