What we liked
Pros
- The cheapest functional aids we'd actually recommend
- Rechargeable with wireless charging on top model
- Simple amplification for mild loss
Keep in mind
- This is amplification, not advanced processing: no app fitting, no Bluetooth, limited noise handling.
Score breakdown
Audien pricing in 2026
Audien starts at $189/pair. Free option: 45-day protection. As with most services in this category, the advertised rate typically assumes annual billing — check the renewal price and current promotions before committing.
Who is Audien for?
Audien is our pick for entry-level budget option. Audien makes the cheapest functional hearing aids we'd actually recommend — rechargeable, simple, and effective for mild loss at $189 a pair.
How Audien compares
Our top-rated hearing aids pick overall is Jabra Enhance (9.5/10). Also consider ELEHEAR (9.2/10). See the full hearing aids comparison for all 6 ranked services side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — Audien scores 7.8/10 (Good) in our independent testing and ranks #6 of 6 in our hearing aids comparison. It stands out as the pick for entry-level budget option.
Audien pricing starts at From $189/pair. Free option: 45-day protection. Check current promotions on their site, as introductory rates change frequently.
The strongest alternatives are Jabra Enhance (9.5/10) and ELEHEAR (9.2/10). See our full hearing aids comparison for all 6 ranked options.