Audien Atom One OTC Hearing Aids - Wireless, Rechargeable, and Comfortable | Clear Sound in a Small, Discreet Design for Seniors & Adults with Hearing Loss

I am amazed at the sound quality of these hearing aids. I am very happy with my purchase. I was able to hear more easily the people in my life who I think talk quietly. I don’t have to ask them to repeat as often. I can have the car radio volume lower and hear it well. The sound quality is good, not tinny. They are easy to insert and remove and so far they stay put. The battery life seems plenty long for my use. The volume and frequency can be adjusted. They come with various sizes of plastic ear domes. Their charging case and maintenance are convenient and not complicated. Audien has proactive customer service. A few days after delivery, Carlo from Audien called to find out how my experience has been using Atom One. I think if I had issues, Audien would give me a credit toward more expensive and newer versions but for now I am happy with what I have. I had the usual good purchase experience and delivery with Amazon. The listing had a $10 Amazon coupon. The Atom One is a worthwhile expense for me to see if hearing aids would be comfortable for me and would make a difference. A few days after delivery, there was a 20% Amazon discount and the only way Amazon would have given me the price adjustment was if I returned the aids I received and ordered new ones using the better discount. That seemed short-sighted given that: the items had been in my ears; I wanted to keep them; and Amazon would have to pay for return shipping. But that is Amazon’s policy. I didn’t return and reorder. I have mild hearing loss due to age/damage, not fluid buildup, and for me the Atom One hearing aids are a great quality and low-cost option.

Bought these for my mother who was putting off hearing aids despite hearing decline, esp in one ear. She absolutely loves them and can hear! For $100 I figured why not try them and we are amazed at how clearly she can hear. Set up was a non issue. They work well in crowded areas too. They do have squealing feedback if they are not seated properly, but easily fixed when they are fitted. Discrete as well.

So far this is the best of a number of OTC aids I’ve tried. The lack of Bluetooth and an app to test your hearing are drawbacks but understandable at this price point so I’m awarding 5 stars. A few things you may not figure out right away: --The cleaning brush has a mini screwdriver at one end used to adjust volume and frequency. You can also use a screwdriver or (carefully) the tip of a paring knife. --Contrary to descriptions here, the case does NOT have its own battery and must be plugged in to charge. This is confusing if you’re used to AirPods etc with self-charging cases. --I found it useful to turn the volume up all the way then crank it back till it stops whistling. The second adjustment is for frequency and you’ll need to use trial and error to find what works for you. --The “ear guard” is a thin cylinder at the outer edge of the body of the aid that keeps ear wax from getting lodged deeper where it can’t be removed. Your accessory pack includes 5 sticks used to change the ear guards; the dark end is used to remove the existing guard and the light end is the new ear guard which you will then insert.

First impressions: The Atom One is the lowest priced of the Audien hearing aids/amplifiers and seems worthy of the name. The in-the-ear devices are small and inconspicuous, and with the furnished multiple earbuds should fit most customers well and eliminate feedback. The sound quality is good for a device at this price point, and the devices can be adjusted both for volume level and pitch. The devices automatically turn on and off when removed from or replaced in the case. There are no adjustment buttons, only small screws. They are a bit awkward, but can be rotated with a tiny plastic screwdriver attached to the wax brush. (Look carefully in the accessories box or you will miss it.) Adjustment is easier with one of those longer metal screwdrivers in a kit designed to replace screws in eyeglasses. Once most people have set the desired levels, further changes should not be needed often. Unlike button volume adjustment on other Audien hearing devices, the tiny screws need a flat surface to rest the case with good light for adjustments. Perhaps an assistant could help with in-ear adjustments; otherwise it would be very difficult or impossible. The case seems secure, with colored indicator lights to show charging levels. The biggest drawback (and difference compared to many competitors and other Audien models) is the lack in the case of a charging battery, presumably to save money. This means that the devices can ONLY be recharged when the case is plugged in to a (included) wall charger. The devices have sufficient internal battery power for a full day's use, which is fortunate since when they run down you will need an ac outlet for recharging. They might last for two 12 hour days without charging; I haven't tried. If you are used to charging your smartphone and Apple Watch every evening, adding the Atom One shouldn't be much of a convenience. Otherwise, it is more of ann inconvenience. In my view it would have been more desirable to omit the included ac charger and instead include a battery built into the case. The devices must be placed properly in the case, as the manual warns, or they will whistle faintly when in the case. The instruction manual is well-written and Audien has a reputation for very good customer service. No app is necessary for operation.

After many hours of searching and wanting to not break the bank, I chose these. My hearing loss is a bit more than most, with one ear having overall moderate-to-severe hearing loss, and the other having only a few frequencies in that moderate-to-severe loss. With that background, I know that my need is more than can be met by this device. But choosing this Audien Atom One was the best choice for me. I figured that out because I also purchased the Atom X at the same time. I thought that the Atom X, since it had more features, might provide me with better hearing. For me, it wasn't the best option. I found that the Atom One can be adjusted to a suitable volume with the dial directly on each hearing aid. It seemed to me that I was able to turn it up louder on the Atom One. One other important thing about these devices: I had previously had a hearing device that was more of an amplifier. With this type, everything is louder, including the ambient noise (rooms with tile floors are the worst!). The Atom One is better than the amplifier style of hearing device since it apparently does noise cancellation with the ambient noise. It's a little hard for me to discern the noise cancellation since my hearing need exceeds the usual use of this device. Even so, I get a sufficient amount of help from this hearing aid. However, I'm not a fan of the rechargeable aspect of this device. I would much rather have a battery that lasts a few days, and after replacing the battery (3 minutes later), I have full use of the device. With a rechargeable device, I have to wait at least an hour or more to get full use of the device again. So, I have to charge it every night to make sure I get the full day's use. I suspect I have to charge it daily since I have it turned up quite loud. Right out of the box, the Atom One was very easy to use. One more observation: the use of the frequency dial seems to be an adjustment on the sound you actually hear. I had hoped I could increase the dial to hear better in the frequencies that I'm most deficient in. Wishful thinking. But now that I understand the device better, of course it's adjusting the sound you hear. Overall, I think it's a great product for those with the hearing loss this is designed for since I'm getting a good amount of use from it, and I'm really stretching the limits. Who wants to pay thousands of dollars for a hearing aid?

I purchased this device for my father, and overall he is satisfied with it. It is easy to use, comfortable to wear, and it has clearly improved his ability to hear compared to before. That said, the sound quality seems somewhat limited. While voices are audible, they are not always as clear or natural as we had hoped, especially in more challenging listening environments. My father still feels that he does not hear at 100%, which suggests this may be more of an entry-level device rather than a premium solution. For someone looking for an affordable, straightforward hearing aid, this is a solid option and a good starting point. However, users with higher expectations for sound clarity or performance in noise may eventually want to consider a higher-tier model or additional fine-tuning. Overall, a positive experience with room for improvement in sound quality.

I've been using Earcentric hearing aids for 3 years, but because they fit over and behind the ears it's difficult to wear winter hats. Here in the Pacific Northwest hats are essential. So I decided to try the Audien Atom One. On the plus side I can now wear my hats and they are definitely more comfortable than Earcentric's. Also the frequency adjustment feature is not available on Earcentric hearing aids and I find it very helpful in understanding what is being said. On the minus side the volume doesn't reach as high. These will work for mild hearing loss, but not for moderate. You have to keep putting the hearing aids in and out in order to adjust the volume and frequency, and you have to use a tool to adjust them. And I find the pull wires both unnecessary and annoying. They stick out when you are wearing the hearing aids and make me feel like a Martian with antennas. But that's just me. They may not bother anyone else. In summary I will probably only wear these during the months that require hats and only when I go out. I'll bring my Earcentrics along if I intend to remove my hat indoors. UPDATE: Audien responded to my review by offering me a chance to try Audien Atom Pro 2 hearing aids for free. They describe them as a better option with higher volume. I have accepted their offer and I will update this review after trying them out. I have to say that I am impressed with the quick response and generous offer this company has made and I'm truly hoping that the Pro 2 hearing aids work for me. 2nd UPDATE: I am so impressed with the Audien Atom Pro 2. PROS: There are 5 volume levels. I am currently using level 2. The hearing is clear and distinct. There are 4 modes to use depending on your surroundings and they are definitely a plus. The charge lasts for 48 hours. If you're traveling this can be convenient. Also the charging case will give you 4 charges before needing to charge it. The hearing aids are small and somewhat discreet. That's something we women value. They are small enough that they don't interfere with my winter hats since they are worn in the ear, not behind the ear. The general maintenance is easy and takes very little time. And most importantly customer support is incredible. They offer YouTube tutorials and video conferencing. CONS: The volume and mode button is next to the pull wire. With my arthritic hands it is a bit difficult to insert the hearing aid without accidentally touching the button. This causes the volume and mode to keep changing as I put the hearing aid on and I have to reprogram it. There is only 4 seconds after removing the hearing aid from the charging case before it turns on so sometimes when inserting it into my ear the volume gets accidentally increased to its highest level and hurts my ear. As I get used to using them I hope I'll be more adept at avoiding this problem. And finally I still am not fond of the pull wires but I can live with that. In summation I am pleased overall with these hearing aids. They are much better than the Earcentric hearing aids that I have used for 3 years.

The Product works to a degree. When everything is to the optimum, it gives good amplification. However, it's tricky to make it work. It gives a lot of constant beeping noise. You can maneuver it to take the noise off, but sometimes it is hard. When the amplification is on, you can hear almost nicely, except some resonance. The worst part of resonance is when you talk, your ear feels uncomfortable from it. So, when your main purpose is talking, it's better not to have it on. I only need it for one ear, but you can imagine when you have them for both ears. It says once the devices are in the charging box, they are turned off. However, very often the beeping noise is still on. You have to maneuver it again to have the noise off.