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Unitron hearing aids, fitted at home across the North East

Unitron is a quietly clever choice that not everyone has heard of. It shares its parent company, and much of its engineering, with Phonak, but tends to come in at a friendlier price, which makes it a strong option for people who want proven technology without paying for the very top tier. We fit the current Unitron range, and as an independent practice we only recommend it where it genuinely suits your hearing. If something else fits you better, we will say so. It all starts with a free hearing test at home, with the aftercare that follows included.

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  • Tested, fitted and supported in your own home
  • A free hearing test first, with no commitment to buy
Unitron hearing aids fitted at home by an independent North East audiologist

The difference

What Unitron does differently

Unitron is part of the same group as Phonak and runs on much of the same underlying technology, so the core sound performance is close to its better-known sibling, usually at a gentler price. For a lot of people, that is the whole appeal: very capable hearing aids without the premium-flagship cost.

Where Unitron really stands out is how it lets you choose. Its Flex:trial approach means you can wear the aids in your real life for a few weeks, across the situations that actually matter to you, before you decide which level of technology to buy. Rather than guessing up front, you and we review how you got on and settle on the level that genuinely helped, so you only pay for what you need. It is an unusually honest way to buy a hearing aid, and it suits people who want to be sure before they commit.

The technology

The technology, in plain terms

Unitron's newest aids use the same core processor found in Phonak's latest range, tuned around Unitron's own approach to picking out conversation.

  • Proven sound performance, from shared, well-regarded engineering
  • A focus feature for noise, that sharpens speech in front of you when a room gets loud
  • Try before you commit, with Flex:trial letting you test a technology level in real life first
  • Rechargeable batteries and Bluetooth, for calls, TV and music, on most models
  • Tinnitus relief, available across the range if you need it

The range we fit

The Unitron range we fit

Unitron offers a clear choice of styles and price levels. These are the ones we fit, with who each suits, recommended only after we have your hearing results.

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Unitron Smile, the current flagship

Unitron's newest platform, led by the rechargeable Moxi receiver-in-canal aid, with its best sound performance and noise focus. The place to start for most hearing losses.

Best for: People who want Unitron's newest sound processing in a rechargeable behind-the-ear fit.

  • Led by the rechargeable Moxi, across receiver-in-canal and behind-the-ear styles
  • Rechargeable, roughly 20 to 24 hours per charge, with about a 3-hour full charge
  • Runs on Sonova's ERA chip, the same core as Phonak Infinio, without the DEEPSONIC noise chip
  • Universal Bluetooth for calls and streaming, with the Flex:trial try-before-you-buy option
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Unitron Insera, custom and discreet

Unitron's made-to-measure in-the-ear range on the latest platform, down to a virtually invisible fit, for people who would rather have nothing behind the ear.

Best for: People who want a discreet, custom-moulded in-the-ear fit on the latest Unitron platform.

  • A custom in-the-ear range, from completely-in-canal up to full-shell styles
  • A rechargeable model with drop-in charging, plus a smaller non-wireless option
  • The same Smile platform and ERA chip as the Moxi, sharing its noise-focus features
  • Bluetooth and tap control on the rechargeable model; the smallest style does not stream
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Unitron Vivante, the established, value option

The previous platform, still capable and widely fitted, often the better-value route into Unitron if you do not need the very newest technology.

Best for: People who want a proven, lower-cost Unitron platform with a choice of batteries.

  • The previous-generation platform from 2023, in several receiver-in-canal and behind-the-ear styles
  • A choice of rechargeable models or a size 312 disposable-battery option
  • Built on Sonova's earlier chip, a step behind the Smile platform
  • Bluetooth streaming from phones and media, covered by the Flex:trial option

Don't see the model you're looking for?

We are independent, so we can supply and service the full Unitron range, not only the models shown here. Tell us the aid you have in mind and we will sort it.

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Honest advice

When Unitron might not be the right brand

We will give it to you straight. Because Unitron sits as the value option in its group, if you want the very top-tier features, such as the dedicated speech-in-noise chip in Phonak's flagship Sphere, or that brand's full Roger microphone ecosystem at the highest level, its sibling Phonak is the one to look at. And if natural sound or built-in health features are your priority, Widex or Starkey may suit you better. Unitron is often exactly right when you want proven performance at a sensible price.

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How it works

How we fit Unitron hearing aids

Unitron's try-before-you-commit approach means the fitting can be a little more relaxed, since you are not locked into a decision on day one.

  1. 1

    A free hearing test at home

    A full assessment in your own home, at no cost, with your results explained plainly.

  2. 2

    A recommendation, and the option to trial

    If Unitron suits your hearing, we will say which model, and where it helps we can set you up to trial a technology level in your own life before you buy.

  3. 3

    Fitting and set-up

    We program your Unitron aids to your hearing and set up the app and any streaming so they work the way you live.

  4. 4

    Aftercare for the long term

    Adjustments, cleaning, servicing and help with warranty and repairs, for as long as you wear them.

Unitron questions

Common questions about Unitron hearing aids

Are Unitron and Phonak the same?

Not the same, but closely related. They share a parent company and much of the same core technology, so the underlying sound performance is similar. Unitron generally comes in at a friendlier price, while Phonak's flagship adds top-tier extras like its dedicated speech-in-noise chip. We fit both, so we can match you to whichever makes sense.

What is Flex:trial?

It is a Unitron approach that lets you wear the aids in your real life for a few weeks, at a chosen technology level, before you commit to buying. You and we then review how you got on and settle on the level that genuinely helped, so you only pay for what you need. We will explain whether it suits your situation.

Are Unitron hearing aids good value?

Yes, that is much of their appeal. You get proven engineering shared with a better-known brand, usually at a more accessible price, which makes Unitron a sensible choice for people who do not need the very top tier.

How much do Unitron hearing aids cost?

Private aids are priced by the technology level you choose, so there is no single figure. We start with a free test and a no-obligation recommendation, then explain the options and prices clearly so the choice is yours.

Can you get Unitron hearing aids on the NHS?

The NHS fits from a limited list that does not usually include Unitron. Going private gives you the full range and a fitting built around you, and we will explain the difference honestly.

Is it Unitron or Unitrons?

It is Unitron. If you have seen it written differently, you are in the right place.

Compare the brands we fit

Independent across every major manufacturer

We fit every major brand and recommend what genuinely suits you. Read about the others, or see the full hearing aids hub.

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Curious whether Unitron is right for you?

Book a free hearing test and we will tell you honestly whether Unitron, or another brand, fits your hearing, with no pressure and no obligation. Home visits across Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham and the wider North East.

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