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High-quality hearing aid batteries
Get free hearing aid batteries
When you buy new hearing aids at Hidden Hearing, you’ll get free batteries for the first three years. You can read more about the benefits of being a Hidden Hearing customer here:
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Compare hearing aid batteries
Using the comparison chart for battery colour codes below, you'll always know which battery size is right for your hearing aids. So when you need new hearing aid batteries, just compare the coloured tabs on any batteries you have at home and match them to the table below.
| Size | Color Code | Typical Uses | Average Lifespan |
| 675 | Blue | Power BTE | 9–20 days |
| 13 | Orange | BTE, ITE | 6–14 days |
| 312 | Brown | miniBTE, miniRITE, ITC | 3–10 days |
| 10 | Yellow | CIC, IIC | 3–7 days |
6 tips for getting the most out of your hearing aid batteries
- Hearing aid battery life expectancy
Batteries can last between three and ten days, depending on your hearing loss, how long you wear your hearing aid for, and the age of the batteries. - The 5-minute rule for hearing aid batteries
Let the battery rest for five minutes after removing the sticker. This will allow the air to activate the battery, which can expand its life by days. - Hearing aid battery bounce test
Drop the battery on a table from a height of around 10–15 cm. If the battery bounces several times, you should replace it. - Conserve your hearing aid battery life
Leave the battery door open when you remove your hearing aids at night. - What should you do with old hearing aid batteries?
Find your closest battery recycling point. - Storing hearing aid batteries
Keep your batteries in a dry place at room temperature.
Hearing aids with rechargeable batteries
Using rechargeable batteries means you don’t have to buy new batteries or throw away used ones. Your wallet and the environment will both benefit.
- No need to replace batteries weekly (they last 4–5 years)
- Recharge your hearing aids at night
- Get a full charge from just 3–4 hours of charging time
- Save money over time
Rechargeable hearing aids vs traditional disposable batteries
Should you choose disposable or rechargeable batteries? Use the lists below to help you.
| Rechargeable batteries | Disposable batteries |
| Practical and easy to handle | Universally available |
| Overnight charge lasts all day | Batteries can be replaced on-the-go |
| Only available with certain hearing aids | Handling batteries can be fiddly |
| More environmentally friendly |
Less environmentally friendly |
