How the upgrade program works
- Submit details of your existing hearing aid via the Upgrade form (brand, model, year, condition).
- An RCI-certified HearClear audiologist evaluates your device — at home or in-clinic — and provides a written upgrade quote within 24 hours.
- Choose your new Styletto IX model. The upgrade credit is automatically applied to the price.
- We collect your old device, deliver and fit the new Styletto IX. You also get a 3-day risk-free trial.
What devices qualify
Any working or partially-working hearing aid from Signia, Phonak, Oticon, ReSound, Widex, Starkey, Beltone, Bernafon, Unitron and other major brands. Devices older than 8 years or with major damage may receive a reduced credit.
Why upgrade now
The IX platform is a real generational upgrade over older AX, NX or 7Nx models — particularly in speech-in-noise. Combined with up to 45% trade-in credit, you're effectively buying flagship 2026 technology at the price of a mid-tier purchase.