HearSilk Complete Brand Guide · September 2026
ReSound Hearing Aids Model Journey (2026)
157 years of Danish sound - now with the world's most connected hearing aid
ReSound was doing Auracast before Auracast had a name. They invented the microphone-inside-your-ear design that no other brand has figured out how to replicate. And their newest Sensia just dropped an AI platform that automatically identifies who you're trying to hear and lifts that voice above everything else — without you touching a button. This is the complete guide to every ReSound model, what makes them different, and whether that difference is the right one for you.
"Other brands put microphones behind your ear and simulate how sound should arrive. ReSound puts one inside your ear canal and lets your actual anatomy do the work." - M&RIE technology, explained in one sentence
The oldest name you've never heard of
ReSound is a Danish hearing aid brand made by GN Group - a technology company founded in 1869. That's not a typo. GN started as the Great Northern Telegraph Company, laying undersea cables across the world before telephones even existed. 157 years later, they're still in the business of connecting people through sound.
GN Group also makes Jabra (the headset and earphone brand), which explains why ReSound's streaming and connectivity are so polished - they share R&D with one of the world's best Bluetooth audio companies. ReSound itself is one of the "Big Five" global hearing aid manufacturers alongside Phonak, Oticon, Signia, and Widex.
ReSound has always been a connectivity pioneer. They made the first hearing aid to stream directly from an iPhone (2014). They made the first hearing aid with Auracast (2023). And they're the only brand with M&RIE - a microphone that sits inside your ear canal for the most anatomically natural spatial hearing in the industry. If Phonak's identity is noise separation and Oticon's identity is brain-first processing, ReSound's identity is connection - to devices, to people, to the world around you.
Four things ReSound does that nobody else can
M&RIE - microphone inside your ear
A third microphone sits inside your ear canal alongside the receiver, using the natural shape of your outer ear to collect sound. The result: the most accurate spatial awareness of any hearing aid. You can tell where sounds come from with a precision no behind-the-ear microphone can match. Exclusive to ReSound.
Auracast leadership - activated, not "ready"
Sensia, Vivia, and Nexia all have fully activated Auracast. Not "ready with firmware coming soon" - active and working today. ReSound hearing aids can already receive broadcast audio from Auracast-compatible venues. Other brands are still catching up.
Intelligent All-Around (Sensia)
Three AI systems working together: AcoustIQ classifies your environment in real time, 4-microphone beamforming locks onto the voice you're facing, and automatic DNN denoising cleans the background - all without you switching programs or touching your phone.
Full remote care via Smart 3D
Every current ReSound hearing aid supports remote fine-tuning through the Smart 3D app - your audiologist can adjust your settings from anywhere, no office visit needed. Combined with ReSound's Live Assistance, it's the most complete remote care ecosystem in the industry.
The ReSound philosophy - stripped bare
Most hearing aid brands build their identity around one thing — noise separation (Phonak), brain-first processing (Oticon), or multi-speaker tracking (Signia).
ReSound builds its identity around natural hearing, enhanced. The M&RIE microphone uses your ear's own anatomy. The Intelligent Focus system enhances where you're already looking rather than overriding your focus. Auracast connects you to the world without accessories. Remote care means your audiologist is always reachable.
Everything ReSound makes is designed to augment your natural hearing rather than replace it with a processor's interpretation. The hearing aid doesn't decide what you should hear - it makes what you're already trying to hear clearer, richer, and more connected.
From telegraph cables to AI hearing: how ReSound got here
- 1869 - GN Group is foundedThe Great Northern Telegraph Company begins laying undersea cables across the world. The 157-year journey toward connected hearing starts here.
- 1943 - ReSound enters hearingGN acquires a hearing aid division. Decades of audio expertise from telegraph and telephone technology flow into hearing aid development.
- 2014 - First iPhone-streaming hearing aidReSound LiNX becomes the world's first hearing aid to stream audio directly from an iPhone. The industry follows, but ReSound got there first.
- 2020 - M&RIE arrivesReSound ONE introduces Microphone & Receiver in Ear - a third microphone inside the ear canal. Nobody else has replicated this. It remains exclusive to ReSound.
- 2023 - Nexia: first with AuracastReSound Nexia becomes the first hearing aid with fully activated Auracast broadcast audio. Bluetooth LE Audio streaming. The connectivity standard is set.
- 2025 - Vivia: DNN chip arrivesReSound's first hearing aid with a dedicated Deep Neural Network chip. World's smallest AI-powered rechargeable RIC. M&RIE continues. Full Auracast.
- Aug 2026 - Sensia: Intelligent All-AroundReSound's newest flagship combines AcoustIQ environmental classification, 4-microphone beamforming, and automatic DNN denoising into one automatic system. No programs to switch. No buttons to press. The AI just works.
The full 2026 lineup: pick your ReSound
ReSound keeps a layered lineup - a newest flagship, a proven AI model, a strong mid-range, and an entry point. All four support Auracast. All support remote care.
ReSound Sensia
The one that automatically finds the voice you're trying to hear
ReSound's newest flagship. Intelligent All-Around combines three AI systems: AcoustIQ classifies your environment in real time, 4-microphone beamforming creates a focused beam toward whoever you're facing, and automatic DNN denoising removes background noise - all working together without you switching a program or opening the app. Available in microRIE (rechargeable), custom, CROS, and bimodal styles. Levels 9, 7, and 5 - with full Intelligent All-Around at Level 9 rechargeable only.
ReSound Vivia
The world's smallest AI-powered rechargeable RIC - now at discounted pricing
ReSound's previous flagship, launched 2025. Dual-chip design with a dedicated DNN chip at Level 9 - the same approach as Phonak's DEEPSONIC, with a separate neural processor for speech separation. World's smallest AI-powered rechargeable RIC hearing aid form factor. Full Auracast. M&RIE. Intelligent Focus tracks where you're looking and sharpens that voice. Now available at meaningful discounts since Sensia launched - exceptional value for a dedicated-DNN hearing aid.
ReSound Nexia
The one that brought Auracast to the world - still a powerhouse
The first hearing aid with fully activated Auracast (2023). Strong speech-in-noise performance, Bluetooth LE Audio, up to 30 hours of battery, and one of the smallest RIC profiles ReSound has ever built. No DNN chip - but the core WARP sound processing is excellent for moderate-noise environments. Available in CIC, ITC, RIC hearing aid, and BTE hearing aid styles with 14 color options. At its current pricing, Nexia is one of the best-value Auracast hearing aids on the market.
ReSound Savi
The most affordable way into Auracast and ReSound quality
ReSound's entry-level platform. Core WARP compression, Auracast, Bluetooth LE Audio, Smart 3D app - the essential ReSound Savi hearing aid experience at the lowest price in the lineup. No DNN chip, no advanced directionality, but for quieter lifestyles where Auracast future-proofing matters more than maximum noise handling, Savi hearing aids delivers genuine value. SA3 and SA2 technology levels.
ReSound Enzo IA
World's smallest rechargeable AI-driven power hearing aid
ReSound's dedicated super-power BTE hearing aid for severe to profound hearing loss. Despite being the world's smallest rechargeable AI power hearing aid, it pushes maximum output for the hardest-to-fit losses. Full Bluetooth streaming, telecoil, Auracast, and the Smart 3D app. Available in bimodal pairing for cochlear implant users.
Not sure which ReSound?
The 10-second decision
Newest AI + auto everything → Sensia 9. Proven DNN at a discount → Vivia 9. Auracast + value → Nexia. Budget entry → Savi. Severe loss → Enzo IA.
Who should buy ReSound - and who shouldn't
ReSound is your brand if:
- Connectivity is your #1 priority. Auracast (activated, not "ready"), Bluetooth LE Audio, seamless iPhone streaming, and the most complete remote care ecosystem in the industry. If staying connected matters above everything, ReSound leads.
- Natural spatial awareness matters. M&RIE places a microphone inside your ear canal, using your ear's natural shape to collect sound. No simulation, no algorithm - your own anatomy doing the work. Nobody else has this.
- You want hearing aids that adapt without being told. Sensia's Intelligent All-Around doesn't require program switching or app adjustments. AcoustIQ classifies the scene, the beamformer locks on, the DNN cleans the background - automatically.
- Remote care is part of your plan. Every current ReSound supports full remote fine-tuning via the Smart 3D app. Your audiologist adjusts your settings from anywhere. Combined with HearSilk's licensed remote fitting, you may never need an in-person clinic visit.
- You're buying for long-term value. With Auracast fully activated, ReSound hearing aids are ready for the connected future - theaters, airports, arenas, houses of worship broadcasting audio directly to your ears. Other brands will catch up, but ReSound is there now.
Consider something else if:
- Maximum speech-in-noise separation is priority #1. Phonak's DEEPSONIC chip isolates a single voice from chaos more aggressively than ReSound's approach. See how Phonak compares →
- Group conversations are your biggest struggle. Signia's RTCE tracks multiple speakers as separate streams simultaneously - ReSound focuses on the speaker you're facing. See Signia vs ReSound →
- Natural, unprocessed sound quality matters most. Widex's ZeroDelay PureSound at 0.5 ms latency sounds less processed than ReSound's WARP compression. See ReSound vs Widex →
- 4D motion-aware processing appeals to you. Oticon Intent tracks head and body movement to adapt sound. ReSound doesn't use motion sensors. Explore Oticon →
- Universal Bluetooth Classic is essential. ReSound uses Bluetooth LE Audio, which works excellently with iPhones and modern Android - but Phonak's Bluetooth Classic connects to literally anything, including laptops and older devices.
What ReSound actually costs
At traditional US clinics: $2,400 to $7,000 per pair. At HearSilk: up to 50% less - same device, same M&RIE, licensed remote fitting, manufacturer warranty.
How ReSound compares - and more reading
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- Hearing Loss & Dementia: What the Research Says
ReSound - quick answers
Are ReSound hearing aids good?
ReSound is one of the top five global hearing aid brands, made by GN Group - a 157-year-old Danish technology company. ReSound leads the industry in Auracast connectivity, is the only brand with M&RIE (microphone inside the ear canal), and offers a dedicated DNN chip at its premium tier. The newest Sensia combines three AI systems into one automatic platform.
What is M&RIE?
Microphone & Receiver in Ear. A third microphone sits inside your ear canal, using your outer ear's natural shape to collect sound. This gives ReSound the most anatomically accurate spatial awareness of any hearing aid. You can tell where sounds are coming from with a precision no behind-the-ear microphone can match. Exclusive to ReSound.
What's the difference between Sensia and Vivia?
Sensia hearing aids (Aug 2026) is the newest, with Intelligent All-Around combining AcoustIQ, 4-mic beamforming, and automatic DNN denoising. Vivia hearing aids (2025) has a dedicated DNN chip at Level 9 and is now available at discount pricing. Both have Auracast and M&RIE. For the newest AI, choose Sensia. For proven AI at a lower price, Vivia is exceptional value. See our full comparison →
Does ReSound support Auracast?
Yes - and ReSound leads. Sensia, Vivia, and Nexia all have fully activated Auracast. They can already receive broadcast audio from Auracast-compatible venues. Most other brands have Auracast-ready hardware but haven't activated it via firmware yet.
How much do ReSound hearing aids cost?
At clinics: $2,400–$7,000 per pair. At HearSilk: up to 50% less. Contact us for a live quote on any ReSound model, including the newest Sensia.
Does ReSound work with Android?
Yes. Current ReSound hearing aids models use Bluetooth LE Audio, which works with iPhones and most modern Android phones. However, compatibility depends on your Android phone's BLE Audio support - check ReSound's compatibility list. For universal compatibility with any device, Phonak's Bluetooth Classic is broader.
ReSound doesn't just make hearing aids. They make the most connected hearing aid on the planet - with a microphone inside your ear canal that no other brand has figured out how to build. At HearSilk, that innovation costs up to 50% less than a clinic would charge.
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