Can AirPods Replace Hearing Aids? We Put Them to the Test

In this video, we compare Apple’s built-in hearing aid feature in AirPods Pro 2 with some of the best over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids on the market. That includes Sony’s invisible in-ear CRE-C20, Sennheiser’s behind-the-ear All Day Clear, and Nuance Audio’s unique hearing glasses.

We break down what works, what doesn’t, and how these tools fit into real-life hearing support.

👇 Links Mentioned:

Sony CRE-C20 (Invisible In-Ear): https://www.soundly.com/product/sony-cre-c20
Sennheiser All Day Clear (Behind-The-Ear): https://www.soundly.com/product/sennheiser-all-day-clear
Nuance Audio Hearing Glasses: https://www.soundly.com/product/nuance-audio-glasses-square
More on AirPods Hearing Aid Feature: https://www.soundly.com/blog/airpods-as-hearing-aids
Take Our Free Hearing Test: https://www.soundly.com/hearing-test

👇 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:17 – AirPods as FDA-cleared hearing aids
01:48 – AirPods setup and hearing test
02:50 – OTC vs. AirPods: who should consider each
03:39 – Form factor comparisons: earbuds, glasses, RIC
04:47 – Comfort differences
05:37 – Battery life comparison
06:00 – Sound quality breakdown
06:55 – Real-life use cases for AirPods
07:42 – Aesthetic considerations
08:52 – Should you choose both?
09:30 – Final thoughts and recommendations
10:20 – Leave your thoughts in the comments!

At Soundly, we’ve tested 50+ hearing aids and helped thousands of people find the right fit. Whether you’re just getting started or comparing advanced options, we’re here to help.

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