GN ReSound hearing aids: the current range and who it suits

Who are GN ReSound?

ReSound is the hearing aid brand of GN, a Danish company with a long history in hearing and sound. At Drummond Hearing we fit both ReSound and Starkey, so I have no reason to push one over the other. I choose based on your hearing test results, the shape of your ears, how you like to use technology and the situations you find hardest. If you would like to see how ReSound compares with the other major makers, read our hearing aid brands compared guide.

Every model name below has been checked against ReSound's official UK website in October 2026. Where a feature is a ReSound claim, I have said so. Results always vary from person to person.

The current ReSound families

ReSound Sensia: the newest premium range

Sensia is the newest premium range on ReSound's UK site. ReSound describes it as its best for hearing in noise, powered by its latest AI driven deep neural network (DNN) technology. A feature called Intelligent All Around monitors your surroundings, lets you focus on the person you turn towards, and keeps speech clear while background noise stays natural, with extra control in the app.

Styles include receiver in canal designs, including the microRIE, which ReSound calls the world's smallest AI rechargeable RIE, plus fully custom hearing aids in rechargeable and non rechargeable versions, and CROS options for people with hearing in one ear only. ReSound says the rechargeable styles last up to 24 hours on a charge, though battery life always depends on how you use them.

ReSound Vivia: AI in a very small package

Vivia brought ReSound's DNN chip to market, trained on real life sounds to tone down thousands of everyday annoyances such as cutlery, fans, traffic and wind while spotlighting speech. ReSound calls it the world's smallest AI hearing aid. It comes in near invisible styles, rechargeable or non rechargeable, in ten colours including navy blue and red.

Vivia supports Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio, and introduced what ReSound calls the world's first Auracast Assistant, which lets you scan for and join Auracast broadcasts with a tap in the ReSound Smart 3D app.

ReSound Nexia: the widest choice of styles

Nexia is made for Auracast and comes in microRIE, receiver in canal, behind the ear and custom styles, which makes it very flexible. ReSound says it is suitable whether you have worn hearing aids before or this is your first time. There is also a wireless CROS solution for single sided hearing.

ReSound OMNIA: hearing all around you

OMNIA is designed to help you hear well in noise while still being aware of sounds all around you. It streams calls and audio directly from iPhone and iPad and works with Android devices. Custom options include ReSound's smallest custom style and rechargeable designs that look rather like earbuds, and ReSound says the rechargeable models offer all day power, even while streaming. The Check My Fit feature in the app uses a quick ear selfie to show whether you are wearing them correctly.

ReSound Key: everyday essentials

Key is ReSound's range of modern, easy to use hearing essentials. It offers rechargeable models, which ReSound says provide up to 30 hours of power on one charge, streaming from iPhone and compatible Android phones, and remote care through the app so your audiologist can make adjustments without you coming in.

ReSound Enzo IA: for severe to profound hearing loss

Enzo IA is ReSound's family for severe to profound hearing loss, where background noise is especially challenging. It aims to deliver the power these ears need while keeping sound clear and comfortable.

Styles in plain English

Receiver in canal (ReSound calls these RIE): a small case sits behind the ear and a thin wire carries sound to a tiny speaker in the ear canal. This is the most popular style, discreet and comfortable, and it is where you will find the microRIE.

Behind the ear (BTE): a slightly larger case behind the ear with a tube or earmould. Often chosen for more significant hearing loss or for people who want something easy to handle.

Custom: made from an impression of your ear canal, from in the ear to completely in the canal designs. Some custom ReSound models are now rechargeable. Whether a very small custom style is possible depends on the shape of your ear canal and your hearing loss.

Rechargeable and streaming

Most people now choose rechargeable hearing aids, and every current ReSound family above offers them in at least some styles. If you struggle with small batteries or simply prefer charging overnight like a phone, it is worth asking for.

For streaming, Sensia, Vivia and Nexia support Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio. Auracast lets compatible hearing aids pick up broadcasts from televisions and venue sound systems where they are available. ReSound's TV Streamer+ and Multi Mic+ accessories are also Auracast enabled, and help with television at home or with hearing someone across a noisy table. Phone compatibility varies, so bring your phone to your appointment and we will check it.

Who each family tends to suit

• Busy social settings and restaurants: Sensia and Vivia, with their DNN noise handling, are the first I would consider.
• An active, connected lifestyle: Sensia, Vivia and Nexia for Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast.
• Wanting something as discreet as possible: the microRIE or a small custom style, if your ears allow it.
• First time users: Nexia, OMNIA or Key, depending on how much technology you want. Simple, comfortable and easy to manage matters most at the start.
• Watching budget: Key offers modern essentials, and older premium families such as OMNIA can still be an excellent fit.
• Tinnitus: ReSound offers hearing aids with built in tinnitus sound therapy. We will discuss whether that is right for you.
• Severe to profound loss: Enzo IA.
• Hearing in one ear only: ReSound's CROS solutions.

How I choose between ReSound and Starkey

Because we fit both, the conversation starts with you rather than a brand. I look at your audiogram, how well you understand speech in noise, your dexterity, your phone, and the places where listening is hardest. Sometimes ReSound is the clear choice, sometimes Starkey is, and often both could work well and it comes down to comfort and preference. You can read more about how we approach this on our hearing aids in London page.

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