Hearing Aid Brands We Carry in Sioux Falls and Buffalo
Stanford Hearing Gives You Hearing Aid Brand Options
Walking into a clinic that carries one manufacturer means the recommendation is decided before you sit down. We carry five hearing aid brands instead, which is less convenient for us and considerably better for you, because the honest answer to "which is best" is that it depends entirely on your ears and your week.
Here is what each brand tends to be good at, and how we narrow it down with you.
Phonak
Hearing Aid
Phonak is where we start for most patients who name noise as the problem, and it carries the widest fitting range of anything we fit.
- Current platform is EON, launched in August 2026, split into EON Sphere with a dedicated speech-in-noise chip and EON R without it.
- Previous generations still fitted here. Infinio and Lumity remain real options at different price points.
- Fitted from mild through profound loss, with the receiver matched to your audiogram.
- CROS support on the EON R, for hearing in only one ear.
Read the full range on our Phonak overview, or go straight to the EON platform if you want the current generation.
The Phonak Infinio
- Audéo Sphere Infinio — the previous generation, still fitted here, and still the longest-lasting battery in our Phonak range at up to 56 hours.
- Audéo R Infinio — the previous generation's CROS-compatible option, for single-sided hearing loss.
The Phonak EON
- Audéo EON Sphere — Phonak's current flagship. A dedicated second chip works alongside the main sound chip specifically to separate speech from background noise. Auracast ready, up to 38 hours.
- Audéo EON R — the same current platform without the second chip, and the only EON family built for CROS, for hearing in only one ear.
The Phonak Virto
Virto R Infinio — Phonak's current custom in-the-ear line, rechargeable and built entirely to your ear canal, for anyone who wants nothing visible behind the ear. We don't have a dedicated Stanford page for it yet, so this links to Phonak's own.
Starkey
Hearing Aid
Starkey has spent a decade putting sensors into hearing aids, and for the right patient that is not a gimmick.
- Current lines are Edge AI and Omega AI, with Genesis AI and Evolv AI behind them.
- Health and activity features, built into the device rather than an accessory.
- Worth a look if you already track your health, and easy to ignore if you do not.
More on our Starkey overview.
Omega AI
Starkey's current flagship. Health-tracking sensors run alongside the hearing technology, reading activity and steps the same way a hearing aid reads sound. Rechargeable, IP68 rated against dust and sweat, up to 51 hours on a charge.
G Series AI
Starkey's accessible line, built for straightforward hearing without the health-tracking sensors. Still rechargeable and IP68 rated, with up to 50 hours on a charge.
Edge AI
The same health-tracking platform at Starkey's next tier down. Rechargeable, IP68 rated, and available with a telecoil and CROS support for hearing in only one ear.
ReSound tends to win when a patient describes their life in terms of devices rather than rooms.
- Current line is Sensia, released in August 2026, with Auracast and LE Audio built in.
- Two active connections at once, so a phone and a TV streamer coexist without repairing.
- Small microRIE shells, for anyone whose first concern is being seen wearing them.
- Fitted mild through severe, which is a narrower range than Phonak covers.
Our ReSound overview goes tier by tier.
With a focus on natural sound quality and comfort, the ReSound Nexia helps individuals with hearing loss stay connected and engaged in various listening environments.
Sensia
ReSound's current platform. An AcoustIQ classifier reads the room and adjusts before you notice a change, with Auracast and Bluetooth LE Audio built in.
Vivia
The previous flagship generation, still fitted alongside Sensia. Its own dedicated chip for separating speech from noise is its real edge over Nexia; battery life and connectivity are close between the two.
Unitron
Hearing Aids
Unitron
Unitron is the brand we reach for when someone wants a clear, uncomplicated device without paying for features they will never trigger.
- Current lines are Moxi and Insera.
- Straightforward value, with the sound processing that matters and less of what does not.
- A sensible route if this is your first pair and you would rather not spend at the top of the range.
See our Unitron overview.
This line of hearing aids offers a range of discreet and high-performing devices for individuals with varying degrees of hearing loss. Whether you're looking for a sleek and inconspicuous option or a powerful solution for severe hearing loss, the Unitron RIC Moxi line has something for everyone.
With connectivity options and convenient features like rechargeable batteries, the Stride line provides a reliable and versatile solution for various levels of hearing loss.
Custom-fit, in-the-ear devices feature connectivity and rechargeable battery choices. The Insera line delivers convenience to users with various levels of hearing loss.
Oticon
We offer Oticon hearing aids for our patients who prefer that brand.
Your Questions About Hearing Aid Brands, Answered
Which hearing aid brand is best?
None of them, for everyone. Phonak tends to lead in noise and covers the widest hearing range, ReSound leads on streaming and discretion, Starkey adds health features, Unitron keeps it simple. At Stanford Hearing we fit all five and pick from your audiogram and your listening life rather than from a favorite.
Are your devices locked to your clinic?
No. We fit unlocked devices, which means another provider can service and adjust them. Some sellers lock devices to their own software, and that is worth asking about anywhere you shop, including here.
Can I try more than one brand?
Yes, and we encourage it. We program two or three candidates to your audiogram at the appointment so the comparison happens on your ears. Every purchase then carries a 10-day trial on top of that.
Do you carry Oticon?
As a limited, by-order offering rather than a stocked line. Local patients rarely ask for it, so we do not lead with it, and if you specifically want Oticon we can order it for you.
What if my brand is not on your list?
Tell us which one and why. We may still be able to service what you already own, and if the brand you want is one we do not carry, we would rather say so than talk you into something else. Our five brands cover most hearing profiles, and the fitting matters more than the badge.
Does insurance change which brand I can get?
Sometimes, particularly with a third-party benefit administrator. We verify your benefits before your appointment so you know what is covered before you commit, rather than discovering a restriction at the fitting.