Oticon
Xceed
$3,198 – $4,598 / pair
Per pair. ZipHearing: Xceed 3 $3,198 to Xceed 1 $4,598 per pair including fitting; HearingTracker cites the same range. Clinic pricing varies.
The Oticon Xceed is a power behind-the-ear hearing aid built for severe-to-profound hearing loss, priced around $3,198 to $4,598 per pair. It delivers up to 146 dB SPL output — the most powerful class available — with telecoil, iPhone streaming, and CROS support. Released in 2019, it runs on an older chip and uses disposable batteries only.
By Lilly Seay · Updated July 2026
At a Glance
What we like
- Up to 146 dB SPL output — the most powerful class made
- Open-sound processing instead of aggressive narrow directionality
- Telecoil, CROS support, and IP68 durability
- Proven platform that has served power users since 2019
Worth knowing
- Runs a 2019-era chip, two generations behind Oticon's current processing
- No rechargeable option — disposable size 13 or 675 batteries only
- Android streaming requires a ConnectClip accessory
- No LE Audio or Auracast
A great fit if you…
have severe-to-profound hearing loss and need the most raw power a hearing aid can deliver, in a tough, proven BTE.
Look elsewhere if you…
want rechargeable batteries, direct Android streaming, or a current-generation chip — this platform dates to 2019.
Standout Features
- Up to 146 dB SPL output and 87 dB full-on gain
- Two styles: Super Power (size 13) and Ultra Power (size 675)
- OpenSound Navigator: 10% better speech clarity, 10% less listening effort
- Telecoil plus push-button access to up to 4 programs
- Made-for-iPhone 2.4 GHz streaming; CROS-compatible
- IP68 rated against dust and moisture
Full Specifications
| Typical price (per pair) | $3,198 – $4,598 |
|---|---|
| Style | BTE |
| Category | Prescription |
| Released | 2019 |
| Fits hearing loss | Severe to profound |
| Rechargeable | No |
| Disposable battery option | Yes |
| Battery life | — |
| Bluetooth streaming | Yes |
| Bluetooth LE Audio | No |
| Auracast ready | No |
| iPhone streaming | Yes |
| Android streaming | No |
| Hands-free calls | — |
| Companion app | Oticon Companion |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| Telecoil | Yes |
| CROS option | Yes |
Our Take
For people with severe-to-profound hearing loss, raw power isn't a luxury — it's the whole ballgame. That's where the Xceed earns its keep. With up to 146 dB SPL of output and 87 dB of full-on gain, it sits in the most powerful class of hearing aid made. Oticon pairs that muscle with its OpenSound Navigator approach, which keeps you connected to the whole room instead of locking onto one narrow beam. Research Oticon cites shows 10% better speech clarity and 15% better recall.
That $3,198 to $4,598 per pair buys output nothing else in Oticon's lineup can touch — what it doesn't buy is a modern platform. This aid launched in 2019, and it shows. The Velox S chip inside is two generations behind Oticon's current processing, there's no rechargeable version — you'll be swapping size 13 or 675 batteries — and Android phones can't stream directly without a ConnectClip accessory. iPhone streaming works fine, but LE Audio and Auracast are absent entirely.
If maximum output is non-negotiable and you're an iPhone user, the Xceed remains a solid, proven choice. But if you want power on a newer platform, the Phonak Naída Lumity starts lower at $2,798 and ReSound's Enzo IA is worth a side-by-side look. Your hearing care professional can tell you whether the Xceed's extra headroom matters for your audiogram.
How the Xceed Compares
Similar models by style and price range. Tap any model for its full review.
| Model | Price / pair | Style | Rechargeable | LE Audio | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oticon Xceed this model | $3,198 – $4,598 | BTE | No | No | — |
| Phonak Naída Lumity | $2,798 – $4,598 | BTE | Yes | No | 16 hrs |
| ReSound Enzo IA | $3,198 – $4,598 | BTE | Yes | Yes | 28 hrs |
| Widex Allure | $2,798 – $4,398 | RIC, BTE, ITE | Yes | Yes | 25 hrs |
| Oticon Intent | $2,898 – $4,598 | RIC, BTE | Yes | Yes | 20 hrs |
| ReSound Nexia | $2,298 – $2,998 | RIC, BTE, ITE, ITC, CIC | Yes | Yes | 24 hrs |
| Oticon Real | $2,798 – $3,198 | RIC, BTE | Yes | No | — |
Phonak
Naída Lumity
$2,798 – $4,598 / pair
Phonak's ultra-power aid with hands-free calls and Roger support
ReSound
Enzo IA
$3,198 – $4,598 / pair
The power BTE with the newest Bluetooth — LE Audio and Auracast built in
Widex
Allure
$2,798 – $4,398 / pair
Natural, low-latency sound for music lovers with modern LE Audio streaming
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 Oticon 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.
Oticon Xceed Questions
It depends on how much output you need. At $3,198 to $4,598 per pair, the Xceed still offers the most powerful class of amplification available — up to 146 dB SPL — and no direct successor has replaced it. But it runs a 2019-era chip, lacks rechargeable batteries, and can't stream directly to Android. If you need that maximum power, it holds up; if you don't, newer platforms give you more for similar money.
Both are power BTEs for severe-to-profound hearing loss. The Xceed ($3,198–$4,598 per pair) wins on raw output — up to 146 dB SPL, the most powerful class made. The Naída Lumity starts lower at $2,798 and runs a newer platform. The Xceed uses disposable batteries only and streams directly to iPhone but not Android; weigh which trade-off matters more for your loss and your phone.
No. The Xceed comes in two disposable-battery styles only: the Super Power model uses size 13 batteries, and the Ultra Power model uses size 675. Oticon has never released a rechargeable version of the Xceed. If rechargeability is a must-have in a power hearing aid, you'll need to look at other manufacturers' power BTEs instead.
Partially. The Xceed is a Made-for-iPhone hearing aid with direct 2.4 GHz streaming from Apple devices. Android phones cannot stream to it directly — you need Oticon's ConnectClip intermediary accessory to route calls and audio from an Android phone. Basic app control through the Oticon Companion app is separate from streaming, but if direct Android streaming matters to you, this is a real limitation.
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