Three ways to hear better
Clinic hearing aids, everyday earbuds, and NovaClip solve different problems. Here's an honest look at which one fits an easier everyday conversation.
At a glance
| AUDISOLE NovaClip | Prescription hearing aids | Everyday earbuds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per pair | $199 | Often $2,000–$5,000+ | $100–$300 |
| Do you need a clinic visit? | No | Yes — fitting appointment | No |
| Built to amplify speech | Yes | Yes — programmed to your audiogram | No — designed for music and media |
| Who it's made for | Adults 18+ with perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss | Mild through profound, including complex needs | Anyone — hearing is not the focus |
| Ear canal | Open and unsealed | Varies — some styles seal the canal | Sealed |
| Music, calls & TV | Yes — streamed straight to the device | On premium models | Yes — that's the main job |
| Settings to learn | Works out of the box; app optional | Programmed by a professional | Pair, then manage |
| Battery | Up to 20 hours; 80 hours with the case | Varies by model | 5–10 hours; case adds more |
| Try it at home | 45 days, full refund | Typically 30–60 days | Depends on the retailer |
| Warranty | 1 year | Varies, often 1–3 years | 1 year |
Why the price gap is so wide
A prescription hearing aid isn't just a device. You're also paying for audiology appointments, in-person fitting, programming visits, follow-ups, and clinic overhead. For severe or complex hearing loss, that care is worth it — a professional tailors the device to your audiogram, and that expertise genuinely matters.
NovaClip takes a different path. For adults with perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss, it ships straight to you, works without a fitting appointment, and costs a fraction of the price. The FDA's own estimate: OTC hearing aid buyers save about $2,876 per pair.
Same goal — making conversations easier. Two different trade-offs.
NovaClip vs. everyday earbuds
Wireless earbuds are built to replace the world with audio. NovaClip is built to keep you in the room. It emphasizes speech, follows you between a quiet kitchen and a noisy restaurant, and streams your music and calls when you want them.
Same familiar shape, same charging case, same everyday habit — a different job.
Where NovaClip isn't the right choice
We'd rather you know this now than after it arrives:
- It's not for children, or for anyone under 18.
- It's not for severe or profound hearing loss.
- It's not for hearing loss in only one ear, or loss that came on suddenly.
If any of those describe you, a hearing professional should be your first step — not us. Sudden hearing loss, ear pain, drainage, or dizziness also deserve a doctor's attention before any device.
Still deciding?
Take 45 days with NovaClip. If it isn't the easier way to hear, send it back for a full refund — return shipping on us if it arrived faulty.
Shop NovaClip · $199Free US shipping · 1-year warranty
Price ranges and trial periods for prescription hearing aids and earbuds reflect typical U.S. market figures and vary by provider and model. AUDISOLE NovaClip is an over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid intended for adults 18 and older with perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss. It is not intended for anyone under 18 or for severe to profound hearing loss. This page is general information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. If you experience sudden hearing loss, ear pain, drainage, dizziness, or hearing loss in only one ear, please see a physician first.