ReSound
Nexia
$2,298 – $2,998 / pair
Per pair, per HearingTracker: Nexia 5 $2,298, Nexia 7 $2,698, Nexia 9 $2,998. NCOA's 2026 survey shows a wider $1,400-$3,250/pair range across sellers. Often discounted now that Vivia has superseded it.
ReSound's Nexia arrived in September 2023 as the first hearing aid from a major manufacturer with Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcast support. Vivia replaced it as the flagship in February 2025, so it now sells widely discounted — typically $2,298 to $2,998 per pair — while still covering mild to profound hearing loss across RIC, BTE, custom in-ear, and CROS styles.
By Lilly Seay · Updated July 2026
At a Glance
What we like
- Full style range — RIC, BTE, customs, CROS — fits mild to profound loss
- LE Audio and Auracast broadcast support, still rare at this price
- Telecoil, CROS/BiCROS, and disposable-battery options all available
- Frequently discounted now that Vivia has taken over as flagship
Worth knowing
- No DNN/AI noise-reduction chip like the newer Vivia
- Android hands-free calling requires the Phone Clip+ accessory
- Holds only one active Bluetooth connection at a time
- No health or fitness tracking features
A great fit if you…
want what was ReSound's flagship until early 2025 — full style lineup, LE Audio and Auracast included — at a real discount
Look elsewhere if you…
want the latest AI-driven noise reduction or need two Bluetooth devices connected at once
Standout Features
- First major-brand hearing aid with Bluetooth LE 5.2 and Auracast (2023)
- 24 hours per charge; about 20 hours with 50% streaming
- Optional M&RIE receiver adds a third microphone inside the ear canal
- 360 All-Around and FrontFocus directional microphone systems
- Hands-free calling on iPhone 11 and later; Android streams via ASHA
- IP68 rated, with rechargeable or disposable-battery models
Full Specifications
| Typical price (per pair) | $2,298 – $2,998 |
|---|---|
| Style | RIC, BTE, ITE, ITC, CIC |
| Category | Prescription |
| Technology levels | 9, 7, 5 |
| Released | 2023 |
| Fits hearing loss | Mild to profound |
| Rechargeable | Yes |
| Disposable battery option | Yes |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours |
| Bluetooth streaming | Yes |
| Bluetooth LE Audio | Yes |
| Auracast ready | Yes |
| iPhone streaming | Yes |
| Android streaming | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes |
| Companion app | ReSound Smart 3D |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| Telecoil | Yes |
| CROS option | Yes |
Our Take
Back in 2023, this was the hearing aid that brought Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast to the mainstream — the first from any global manufacturer to do it. That still matters, because Auracast broadcast audio is only now showing up in theaters, airports, and public venues, and the Nexia is ready for it out of the box. Just as notable is the breadth of the lineup: tiny microRIE and standard RIC models, power BTEs, custom in-ear styles down to CIC, and CROS/BiCROS for single-sided hearing, covering mild through profound loss.
Sit down in a packed restaurant, though, and you'll notice where the Nexia shows its age. ReSound's newer Vivia has a DNN chip for AI-driven noise reduction; the Nexia doesn't, so speech-in-noise help relies on its 360 All-Around and FrontFocus directional systems instead. It also holds just one active Bluetooth connection at a time, Android users need the Phone Clip+ accessory for hands-free calls, and there's no health or fitness tracking.
Those gaps look smaller once you see what it costs. Now that Vivia has taken over as flagship, the Nexia typically runs $2,298 to $2,998 per pair — and often less — which undercuts peers like the Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio at $3,598 to $4,898. If you don't need the newest AI processing but do want Auracast, a telecoil, or a style Phonak's RIC-only flagship can't offer, this is a sensible buy. Your hearing care professional can help you pick the right style and tech tier.
How the Nexia Compares
Similar models by style and price range. Tap any model for its full review.
| Model | Price / pair | Style | Rechargeable | LE Audio | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ReSound Nexia this model | $2,298 – $2,998 | RIC, BTE, ITE, ITC, CIC | Yes | Yes | 24 hrs |
| Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio | $3,598 – $4,898 | RIC | Yes | No | 56 hrs |
| Phonak Audéo Infinio | $2,498 – $4,598 | RIC | Yes | No | 31 hrs |
| Phonak Naída Lumity | $2,798 – $4,598 | BTE | Yes | No | 16 hrs |
| Phonak Virto Infinio | $2,498 – $4,398 | ITE, ITC, CIC, IIC | Yes | No | 30 hrs |
| Oticon Intent | $2,898 – $4,598 | RIC, BTE | Yes | Yes | 20 hrs |
| Oticon Zeal | $4,598 | CIC, ITE | Yes | Yes | 20 hrs |
Phonak
Audéo Sphere Infinio
$3,598 – $4,898 / pair
Best-in-class speech understanding in loud restaurants, parties, and group settings
Phonak
Audéo Infinio
$2,498 – $4,598 / pair
Phonak's newest platform and universal Bluetooth without the Sphere's AI premium
Phonak
Naída Lumity
$2,798 – $4,598 / pair
Phonak's ultra-power aid with hands-free calls and Roger support
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 ReSound 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.
ReSound Nexia Questions
For many people, yes. The Nexia launched in 2023 and was replaced as ReSound's flagship by Vivia in February 2025, so it's often discounted — HearingTracker lists $2,298 to $2,998 per pair, and NCOA's 2026 survey found a wider $1,400 to $3,250 range across sellers. You give up Vivia's AI noise-reduction chip, but you keep LE Audio, Auracast, and the full range of styles.
The biggest single difference is Vivia's DNN chip for AI-driven noise reduction — the Nexia doesn't have one, so it leans on its 360 All-Around and FrontFocus directional systems in noisy places. The Nexia keeps the connectivity that made it famous: it was the first major-brand hearing aid with LE Audio and Auracast, back in 2023. If speech in background noise is your hardest situation, Vivia is the reason to spend more; if your budget is the deciding factor, the discounted Nexia at $2,298 to $2,998 per pair covers most of the same ground.
Yes — and it was actually the first hearing aid from a global manufacturer to ship with Bluetooth LE 5.2 and Auracast broadcast audio, back in 2023. That means it can tune into Auracast broadcasts as venues like theaters and airports roll them out. It also streams directly from iPhone and Android, with hands-free calling on iPhone 11 and later.
The rechargeable models run about 24 hours per charge, dropping to roughly 20 hours if you stream audio half the time. If you'd rather not deal with charging at all, the Nexia is one of the few current lines that still offers disposable-battery versions, so you can swap batteries on the go instead.
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