Eargo
8
$2,699 / pair
Last typical street price before discontinuation; remaining stock may sell below this.
The Eargo 8 was Eargo's 2025 flagship: a virtually invisible, rechargeable completely-in-canal hearing aid with automatic sound adjustment and app-based self-fitting, priced at $2,699 a pair. It has been discontinued — parent company LXE Hearing began winding down US operations in July 2026, and support and warranties are only guaranteed through September 15, 2026.
By Lilly Seay · Updated July 2026
At a Glance
What we like
- One of the most discreet hearing aids ever sold over the counter — a true completely-in-canal fit
- Smart Sound Adjust adapted to your surroundings automatically, with no manual fiddling
- IP68 rated, with a charging case that held about two weeks of charges
- Sold with a 45-day trial, 2-year warranty, and lifetime remote support — generous while it lasted
Worth knowing
- Support and warranties are only guaranteed through September 15, 2026 — no promised repair path after that
- The Eargo app may stop working after the wind-down, putting Sound Match self-fitting at risk
- $2,699 cost more than many prescription options even before support had an end date
- No Bluetooth streaming of any kind, and 16-hour battery life trailed cheaper rivals
A great fit if you…
already own a pair that works for you, or find deeply discounted clearance stock and can truly accept that support, warranties, and the app are only guaranteed through September 15, 2026 — a case that shrinks every month.
Look elsewhere if you…
want a hearing aid with a future behind it — and that's most people, because repairs, warranty service, and the companion app all become question marks after September 15, 2026.
Standout Features
- Virtually invisible completely-in-canal design
- Smart Sound Adjust automatic environment adaptation
- Sound Match self-fitting personalization through the Eargo app
- Rechargeable 16-hour battery; charging case holds about two weeks of charges
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Fits mild to moderate hearing loss
Full Specifications
| Last street price (per pair) | $2,699 |
|---|---|
| Style | CIC |
| Category | Over-the-counter (OTC) |
| Released | 2025 |
| Fits hearing loss | Mild to moderate |
| Rechargeable | Yes |
| Disposable battery option | No |
| Battery life | Up to 16 hours |
| Bluetooth streaming | No |
| Bluetooth LE Audio | No |
| Auracast ready | No |
| iPhone streaming | No |
| Android streaming | No |
| Hands-free calls | No |
| Companion app | Eargo app |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| Telecoil | — |
| CROS option | No |
Our Take
Eargo built its name on hearing aids people couldn't see, and the Eargo 8 was the best version of that idea. Released in 2025 as the flagship of the line, it packed a rechargeable, IP68-rated hearing aid completely into the ear canal, then handled the settings for you — Smart Sound Adjust adapted to your surroundings automatically, and Sound Match let you personalize the sound from the app. For people with mild to moderate hearing loss who wanted discretion above everything else, it was one of the most polished over-the-counter options money could buy.
Nobody spends $2,699 on hearing aids expecting a countdown clock on support — but that's exactly what Eargo 8 owners got. Parent company LXE Hearing began winding down its US operations in July 2026, and customer support and warranties are only guaranteed through September 15, 2026. The Eargo app may stop working after that date too, which puts Sound Match self-fitting at risk. If you own a pair, keep wearing them — they won't stop amplifying on a deadline — but handle any warranty repairs now. If you're looking at clearance stock, that same September date applies to you from day one.
The reasons people chose the Eargo 8 still have answers. If the barely-there fit was the draw, the closest current matches are the Phonak Virto Infinio ($2,498 – $4,398) and the Signia Silk Charge&Go IX ($2,398 – $3,398), with the Oticon Own ($2,598 – $4,598) in the same territory. If the price always felt steep, the ReSound Savi starts much lower at $1,300 – $3,000. These are fitted choices with wide price ranges, so it's worth talking them through with your hearing care professional — every one of them comes with something the Eargo 8 can no longer offer: support that isn't ending.
Alternatives to Consider
Still-available models closest to this one by style and price. Tap any model for its full review.
| Model | Price / pair | Style | Rechargeable | LE Audio | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eargo 8 this model | $2,699 | CIC | Yes | No | 16 hrs |
| Phonak Virto Infinio | $2,498 – $4,398 | ITE, ITC, CIC, IIC | Yes | No | 30 hrs |
| Oticon Own | $2,598 – $4,598 | IIC, CIC, ITC, ITE | No | — | — |
| ReSound Savi | $1,300 – $3,000 | RIC, ITC, CIC | Yes | Yes | 30 hrs |
| Signia Silk Charge&Go IX | $2,398 – $3,398 | CIC | Yes | No | 28 hrs |
| Starkey Omega AI | $3,398 – $4,798 | RIC, ITE, ITC, CIC | Yes | Yes | 51 hrs |
| MDHearing NEO XS PRO | $497 – $597 | CIC | Yes | No | 18 hrs |
Phonak
Virto Infinio
$2,498 – $4,398 / pair
Discreet custom in-the-ear fit with current-generation Phonak processing
Oticon
Own
$2,598 – $4,598 / pair
Custom-molded fit with a nearly invisible in-canal option
ReSound
Savi
$1,300 – $3,000 / pair
Auracast and LE Audio streaming on a budget for quieter everyday listening
Prices are typical US per-pair street prices as of July 2026 and vary by clinic, technology level, and included services. Hearing Buddy is not affiliated with Eargo and doesn't sell hearing aids — this guide is independent research for the hard of hearing community. Always confirm fit and pricing with a licensed hearing care professional.
Eargo 8 Questions
Yes, the Eargo 8 is discontinued. Parent company LXE Hearing began winding down its US operations in July 2026, ending the Eargo line. Customer support and warranties are only guaranteed through September 15, 2026, and the companion Eargo app may stop working after that date. The hearing aids themselves won't stop amplifying, but repairs, replacements, and app-based adjustments all have a deadline.
Support and warranty coverage are only guaranteed through September 15, 2026. After that, don't count on repairs, replacements, or help from Eargo. The app may also stop working, which would put Sound Match self-fitting out of reach — though everyday listening doesn't depend on the app, since Smart Sound Adjust runs on the devices themselves. Use the time before the deadline to get any warranty issues fixed and dial in your settings the way you like them.
If the near-invisible fit is what you're after, the closest matches among current models are the Phonak Virto Infinio ($2,498 – $4,398), the Signia Silk Charge&Go IX ($2,398 – $3,398), and the Oticon Own ($2,598 – $4,598). If price was the sticking point, the ReSound Savi starts lower at $1,300 – $3,000. All of them come with ongoing support behind them — the thing the Eargo 8 can no longer promise.
For most people, no. Remaining stock may sell below the $2,699 list price, but support and warranties are only guaranteed through September 15, 2026, and the app may stop working after that. Whatever you save up front, you're buying a device with no promised repair path and a self-fitting feature that could disappear. A discount only makes sense if you accept those terms with eyes open.
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