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Beltone Boost Max S ist die weltweit kleinste aufladbare Super-Power-BTE für starken bis profunden Hörverlust. Es ist eine der ersten Leistungs-Hörhilfen mit Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast, 28-Stunden-Akku und fortschrittlicher Rückkopplungskontrolle.
Beltone is a leading global hearing aid brand with a strong retail presence in North America through 1,500 hearing care centers. The company is part of the Denmark-based GN Hearing Group (soon to be acquired by Amplifon), one of the world’s five largest hearing aid manufacturers that includes brands like ReSound, Jabra Enhance, and e-gaming giant SteelSeries. Beltone benefits from the parent company’s technology, global reach, and history of hearing aid innovation, including leadership in Made-for-iPhone hearing aids and other advances.
Beltone’s broad product line serves people with all levels of hearing loss. Although prices vary depending on style, model, technology level, and even the individual practice, prescription hearing aid prices typically range from $2,300 to $7,000.
Beltone Boost Max S, Envision, Commence, Serene, and Achieve are the company’s marquee hearing aid models—with all of them building on the technology and offerings of the previous-generation products.
Envision, the company’s flagship hearing aid line, is Beltone’s first artificial intelligence-driven hearing aid with impressive processing capabilities. Introduced at the same time as Envision was Beltone Commence, a new “essential” product line that provides high-tech in a more budget-friendly package without the AI processing. These two products closely resemble the technology offered in sister company ReSound’s Vivia and Savi hearing aid lines, respectively.
Beltone Boost Max S, launched in August 2025, is the company's latest super-power hearing aid for severe-to-profound loss and its first power aid to support Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast. Its technology is closely related to ReSound's Enzo IA, billed as the world's smallest rechargeable super-power hearing aid, with Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast, and 28 hours of battery life.
Although slightly older in technology, Beltone’s Serene, Rely, and Achieve hearing aids all use advanced chip platforms that deliver exceptional speech-in-noise performance and audio streaming via Bluetooth®, with Serene being among the first-ever hearing aids to offer the latest Bluetooth LE standard and Auracast. Beltone Boost Ultra is a line of behind-the-ear (BTE) products specifically designed for people with severe-to-profound hearing losses.
All Beltone rechargeable models provide all-day battery life on a single charge, allowing for continuous streaming. They also boast the “gold standard” in water and moisture protection with IP68 ratings.
Beltone’s HearMax™ app for smartphones and smartwatches is highly rated for a hearing aid app and makes it easy to adjust your hearing aids, with numerous convenient features, including a “Find My Hearing Aid” function and remote support.
Beltone sells premium hearing aids programmed by a state-licensed hearing aid specialist or audiologist based on the results of your hearing test. The company has a broad range of hearing aid models addressing all levels of hearing loss. They come in multiple form factors, with Made-for-iPhone and Android ASHA capabilities, along with a family of wireless accessories.
Launched in February 2025, Beltone Envision is designed to deliver clearer speech and reduce listening fatigue. It combines Beltone’s latest innovations found in previous product lines with the company’s first AI-driven hearing aid processor and advanced wireless connectivity—all in a sleek and user-friendly hearing aid.
Envision features a dual-chip architecture that uses Deep Neural Processing (DNN)—mimicking how the brain adjusts to sound—with an advanced sound processing chip and a dedicated AI/DNN chip. This AI has been trained on over 13 million speech samples and performs billions of calculations daily to distinguish speech from background noise in real time. Whether you’re at home, in a crowded restaurant, or on the go, Envision is designed to support real-world listening.
Envision also includes a four-microphone directional system that focuses on speech—even in very noisy environments—and extends into low frequencies to improve speech understanding for those using more occluding earpieces.
Connectivity is a major strength of Envision. It supports Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio, providing high-quality, energy-efficient streaming across compatible Android and iOS devices. It’s also one of the only Auracast™-enabled hearing aids, allowing access to these broadcasts right now.
Envision is currently available only in the receiver-in-ear (RIE) style, but we think the line will be extended to other styles like traditional behind-the-ear and in-ear custom aids in the future (see the Serene and Achieve product lines below for these devices).
All models are Bluetooth-compatible, app-controlled, and designed for comfort and discretion. Envision is available in 3 technology levels—17 (premier), 9 (middle range) and 6 (essential)—and 10 colors. It is also suitable for people with one-sided (unilateral) hearing loss or deafness, providing a CROS transmitter that routes sound from the poorer ear to the better ear to ensure all-around audibility.
With robust noise management, seamless wireless features, and Beltone’s trusted in-clinic support, Envision offers a smart and stylish solution for anyone seeking a top-tier hearing aid.
Launched in August 2025, Beltone Boost Max S is engineered specifically for individuals with severe-to-profound hearing loss who need maximum amplification without compromising on modern features. It represents a significant leap forward in power hearing aid technology, combining robust performance with cutting-edge connectivity in the world's smallest rechargeable super-power behind-the-ear (BTE) design.
Boost Max S features advanced feedback management and Clear Focus technology that work together to deliver powerful, distortion-free amplification even in challenging listening environments. The sophisticated feedback cancellation system prevents the whistling and squealing that can plague high-gain hearing aids, while Clear Focus helps users concentrate on speech in noisy situations—critical capabilities for those who rely on maximum amplification.
Beltone says the Boost Max S is the first super-power hearing aid to support Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio, providing high-quality, energy-efficient streaming from compatible Android and iOS devices. It's also Auracast-enabled, allowing users to access broadcast audio in public venues once this technology becomes widely available. Users can pair the hearing aids with two devices simultaneously, making it easy to switch between a smartphone and tablet without reconnecting.
Boost Max S delivers up to 28 hours of use on a single charge, which is remarkable for a power hearing aid that requires significantly more energy than standard devices. This all-day reliability means users can stream calls, music, and other audio without worrying about running out of power.
Like other Beltone hearing aids, the Boost Max S are app-controlled through Beltone's HearMax app, which offers convenient adjustments, program changes, and access to remote care services. With robust moisture and dust protection, Boost Max S is built to withstand daily wear and real-world conditions.
Available exclusively through Beltone's network of hearing care centers, Boost Max S comes with the company's Belcare service package, including professional fitting, ongoing adjustments, and comprehensive support. For individuals with severe-to-profound hearing loss seeking the most advanced technology available, Boost Max S offers a powerful, feature-rich solution that doesn't sacrifice modern conveniences for amplification strength.
Beltone Commence, introduced in February 2025 alongside the flagship Envision, represents Beltone’s newest offering in the “essential” or value-focused category. Built on the same processing platform found in Envision and Serene, it delivers solid core performance, but without the separate AI chip and some of the more advanced processing algorithms.
Despite its budget-friendly positioning, Commence doesn’t skimp on connectivity. Like its premium siblings, it supports Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio and is Auracast-enabled. This gives users access to hands-free calling, wireless streaming, and upcoming broadcast audio features on compatible Apple and Android devices. This ensures that users still enjoy high-quality streaming and ease of use across today’s most popular smartphones and tablets.
As with Envision, Commence is currently available in three Receiver-in-Ear (RIE) styles: a rechargeable microRIE and two battery-powered models using size 312 and size 13 disposable batteries. It is designed for affordability without sacrificing modern functionality. Future style expansions are anticipated, with Beltone expected to phase in Behind-the-Ear (BTE) and custom-fit models as successors to its Rely product line.
At HearingTracker, we're bullish on essential-level hearing aids from top-tier brands—especially when fitted by hearing professionals who follow best practices. Although we haven’t yet tested Commence in the HearAdvisor lab, its core technology and feature set—many of which align with those in the more advanced Envision platform—suggest that it’s a compelling choice for budget-minded users looking for a reliable, well-connected hearing solution.
Introduced in September 2023, Beltone Serene takes all the advanced hearing-in-noise technology you get from the company's successful Achieve hearing aid platform and adds new tap controls, hands-free phone calling, wireless features, and noise reduction strategies—plus a discreet wearing option.
Beltone Serene offers a range of advanced benefits to individuals with mild to profound hearing loss, providing natural sound, exceptional speech understanding, and all-day comfort in a discreet design. It also has a CROS transmitter option for people with single-sided deafness.
The company's tiniest-ever rechargeable receiver-in-ear (RIE) style hearing aid, the Serene microRIE, is 25% smaller than its previous RIE models. Additionally, Serene employs the first-ever chip platform capable of receiving Auracast™ broadcast technology. Once Auracast is rolled out, it will enable users to stream sound in public settings directly to their hearing aids, such as at airports, stadiums, and restaurants—making Serene a future-proof choice in this respect.
The hearing aids provide easy hands-free phone and video calls for compatible iOS and Android™ devices, and you can simply double-tap your ear or the hearing aid to take calls and stay connected on the go.
Like Envision, Serene is available in the rechargeable microRIE and two battery-powered (size 312 and 13) RIE models. In February 2024, Beltone expanded the Serene line to include Behind-the-Ear (BTE), Custom Rechargeable, and Completely-in-Canal (CIC) styles (the CICs are non-wireless and use a size 10A disposable battery).
Beltone Achieve was launched in August 2022 with a unique approach to sound processing, providing a 360-degree awareness of the surrounding environment. Unlike most hearing aids which focus on sounds in front, these devices utilize surround-sound technology to capture sounds from all directions, enabling wearers to stay connected to their surroundings, even in noisy environments, while delivering a natural and immersive hearing experience for people with mild-to-severe hearing loss.
A winner of the CES 2023 Innovation Award, Achieve boasts impressive speech-in-noise capabilities with a 150% improvement in speech understanding in loud environments compared to the company’s most recent technologies. The hearing aids are also engineered to provide a more natural perception of the wearer's own voice, minimizing distractions during conversations. Seamless Bluetooth connectivity to wireless devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Android smartphones, allows for clear phone calls and streaming (plus hands-free communication for iOS devices). And with the rechargeable models, you can expect up to 30 hours of battery life on a single charge, all-day comfort, and weather and sweatproof assurance with a rating of IP68.
Originally released in a rechargeable Receiver-In-Ear (RIE) model, the product family was expanded in February 2023 so it now includes a miniRIE rechargeable model, as well as a Behind-the-Ear (BTE) rechargeable, a custom In-the-Ear (ITE) rechargeable, and a Completely-in-Canal (CIC) with a Size 10 battery.
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Rely is a budget-friendly hearing aid family from Beltone that was launched in 2021. Rely delivers proven hearing technology, industry-leading rechargeability, great wireless connectivity, and at-home hearing care support. It is considered by Beltone to be a great option if you are just getting started with hearing aids or want to upgrade to an advanced solution at an affordable price.
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Beltone Rely allows direct streaming of calls, music, and other audio from iOS and Android devices. Battery use is minimized using the latest Bluetooth® Low Energy streaming protocols, MFI for iOS and ASHA for Android.
Released in 2020, Boost Ultra provides a modern technology solution for those with severe-to-profound hearing loss. Battery-efficient audio streaming and an improved chipset mean Boost Ultra lasts 20% longer than the previous generation Boost Max hearing aids.
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HearMax is Beltone’s most highly integrated smartphone control app. It connects Serene, Achieve, Imagine, Amaze, Trust, Rely, Boost Ultra, and Boost Max hearing aids to your iPhone, Apple Watch or Android phone to provide a range of control functions. You can also control your hearing aids from an Apple Watch and use the “Find My Hearing Aid” feature to locate misplaced or lost hearing aids.
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The HearMax app lets you adjust your hearing aids based on your environment. You can tap the Sound Enhancer button on the main screen and reduce background or wind noise. Or if you want to focus on a person talking in front of you, the Speech Focus setting isolates and enhances the conversation.
The HearMax app also incorporates the new "Check My Fit" feature, a handy tool that helps ensure your hearing aids are properly placed on and in the ear.
For support from your hearing care professional between scheduled appointments, you can access the Beltone Remote Care service. Send a request through the app, and your hearing care professional can make programming changes in the fitting software. Those new settings can then be sent to you electronically. You will receive notification in the HearMax App on your smartphone, and then you can download the new settings into the hearing aids via the 2.4 GHz wireless connection.
In February 2025, Beltone Envision was launched. It features cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and DNN processing, which constantly monitors the environment and adapts to changing soundscapes. Built on the same chip platforms as the Vivia hearing aid from ReSound (Beltone’s sister company), Envision is trained on millions of real-world sound samples so it can instantly distinguish between speech and unwanted noise.
The "essential" Beltone Commence product family was released at the same time as Envision. It is positioned as a more affordable but high—tech hearing solution. It uses the foundational chip platform found in Envision and Serene but does not have the AI chip for DNN processor or some of the more advanced features.
Beltone's Serene platform, which was introduced in September 2023, is built on the company's previous technologies—including Achieve, Imagine, and Rely hearing aids—to bring natural sound, exceptional speech understanding in noise, and all-day comfort in a discreet design. It offers hands-free calling and tap controls compatible Apple iOS and Android™ devices, plus Serene uses the first hearing aid chip that gives users access to the new Auracast broadcasting technology.
Launched only a year earlier than Serene in August 2022, the Achieve platform employs a similar chipset that is especially “made for hearing in noise.” Compared with previous technologies, it provides improved moisture and dust protection, improvements in miniaturization, streaming audio quality, and rechargeability, as well as the unique “M&RIE” option and remote care.
Envision, Commerce, Serene, and Achieve all offer:
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Beltone Direct Line wireless accessories include remote microphones and audio streaming devices to make it easier to watch television, follow conversation at a distance or talk on the phone.
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Available for Beltone Serene hearing aids, this accessory, as its name implies, is a receiver that converts signals from our TV into Auracast broadcast audio and streams it directly to your hearing aids. It's the first hearing aid-compatible TV streamer to support Auracast and is designed for easy setup and use. What's also cool is that this streamer will one day double as an Auracast transmitter, meaning you will able to broadcast music, video, or podcast audio to any other Auracast-enabled audio device (in practical terms, this may be some time in the future, but we still think it's cool!).
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The Beltone myPAL Micro and myPAL Pro are small portable microphones that you can hand over to the person you want to hear. Small enough to clip to the listener’s shirt collar, they capture the speech in noisy environments and streams it directly into your hearing aids.
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The myPAL microphones have a wireless range of up to 80 feet (with a clear line of sight), they have directional microphones to isolate the speaker’s voice, there is on board volume control with a muting button, and they have a 10-hour battery life. The myPAL Pro has the same features as the myPAL Micro but also offers an automatic “table mode” setting to pick up multiple voices around a conference table. It also has a telecoil setting and Direct Audio Input (DAI) capability.
The Beltone Direct Line TV Link 2 connects directly to most audio devices, including TVs, stereos, and computers, wirelessly transmitting the audio directly to your hearing aids. No neckloop or intermediate streaming accessory is necessary.
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TV Link 2 lets you adjust the TV volume to the level right for you, without changing what others hear. You can also dampen background room noise. It works with both digital and analog audio inputs, accepts Dolby Digital-encoded audio inputs, and has a range of at least 23 feet with a clear line of sight.
Beltone’s Remote Control and Remote Control 2 provide push-button management of multiple hearing aid functions. Remote Control is designed with large, tactile buttons that enable you to adjust the volume of your hearing aids and change programs without looking.
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Remote Control 2 lets you adjust the volume in one or both hearing aids, change programs, or easily switch between sound streamed from your TV, phone, myPAL remote microphone or PC. You can adjust the balance between the streaming audio and the external sounds around you. And an easy-to-reach LCD display shows programs, volume and battery level at a glance.
Beltone’s Phone Link 2 makes the phone ring directly in your hearing aids. And dual microphones with a speech reduction feature allow you to speak hands-free, even when your phone is put away in a pocket or a handbag. You can also use it to stream music or podcasts directly from your phone.
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The Phone Link 2 also serves as a remote control to adjust hearing aid volume or change your programs whether or not you are on the phone. Mute and program buttons control basic hearing aid functionalities. And with the Beltone SmartRemote app, the Phone Link 2 can turn an iPhone or Android smartphone into a discreet, full-functioning remote control.
Beltone’s Tinnitus Calmer app is a sound therapy app that offers a combination of masking sounds and relaxing exercises that can help provide relief from the ringing, humming, and other noises in your head caused by tinnitus. Available to the general public, the app doesn’t require a Beltone hearing aid and can be streamed to headphones or hearing aids from iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android devices.
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In contrast, the Tinnitus Breaker Pro (TBP) module is a professionally administered hearing aid program available in some Beltone hearing aids that generates sounds—ranging from continuous or fluctuating noise to nature-inspired sounds—designed to temporarily relieve tinnitus symptoms or “ringing in the ears.” Your hearing care professional can customize it based on your specific tinnitus frequency and needs. The initial set-up is done by the professional in the office and subsequent adjustments are possible through telecare (if the office offers this service) to match therapeutic goals.
If tinnitus relief is a priority for you, look into our selection of the best hearing aids to treat tinnitus.
Beltone sells its products through its own retail stores, most of which are run by independent owners who are members of the Beltone franchise. It is among the largest U.S. hearing aid retailers and is approximately the same size as its closest like-rival, Miracle Ear, with about 1,500 Beltone-branded locations in North America. Through its stores, Beltone offers financing plans and warranty options of up to 48 months, including full loss and damage coverage and lifetime care.
With any prescription hearing aid purchase, Beltone offers Belcare, a set of services that includes:
There is one downside: Beltone hearing aids are locked, meaning only Beltone-certified professionals can adjust the hearing aids. It should be noted several other large hearing aid networks, including Miracle Ear, Audibel, and Sam's Club, also lock their hearing aids. We're not a fan of this corporate policy because it reduces consumers' options for post-purchase services; however, Beltone's very large number of offices does make this less of an issue.
And the company has many happy customers. In 2022, Beltone reported a Net Promoter Score average of 76 (NPS has a scoring range of -100 to 100), which is considered "excellent" by NPS standards. Additionally, Beltone was ranked #1 on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Customer Service 2023 in the hearing care category and received USA Today's award for Top Retailer in Hearing Care for 2024.
In 2023, Beltone launched its Great Start Program, a 6-step 30-day orientation tutorial that shows you how to take full advantage of all the features of your hearing aids. It includes tips for getting started with and knowing how to work your hearing aids, using the HearMax app, cleaning and maintenance, maximizing your hearing experience, and how to take advantage of remote care and Belcare.
If you complete all 6 learning sessions, you'll receive a $25 gift card that can be used for any purchase in the Shop.Beltone.com online store. “Our 30-day email/text program supports patients through the adjustment process by starting with the basics and gradually introducing the more advanced features of our hearing aids, and it sends timely tips and tricks that gently nudge patients to use and enjoy their restored sense of hearing,” says Beltone VP of marketing Dan McCoy.
The company recently relocated from Glenview, Illinois, closer to where its founders Sam and Faye Posen opened its first hearing aid store in downtown Chicago's "Loop" and then Beltone in 1940. Now integrated into one headquarters building on Randolf Street is Beltone, the GN Hearing US Research & Development team, and sister-company . GN Hearing North America has been led for many years by President Scott Davis, and in 2023 Davis was appointed to head up the global hearing aid business for GN.
Jabra Enhance Plus was an over-the-counter (OTC) earbud-type hearing aid that Beltone offices started carrying for $799 in October 2022. This represented a nice option for those who might wish to "blend" an OTC device with a professional care option. But Enhance Plus was a relatively short-lived product, as Jabra announced its discontinuation starting in October 2024. While device hasn't been available at Beltone or any other retail channels since then, the company will continue to honor its one-year warranty period, and service and support will be provided for two years starting October 1, 2024.
While being one of the better-quality OTC hearing aids, “Enhance Plus was not as hugely popular as GN anticipated, and in general, the ‘premium’ OTC hearing aid market has been off to a very slow start,” says HearingTracker Audiologist and Founder Abram Bailey, AuD. More generally, the consumer earbud market has been extremely challenging for all but a few of the dominant players (e.g., Apple and Samsung); in fact, Jabra announced in June 2024 that it was exiting consumer earbud-making altogether.
Beltone Imagine was the predecessor of Achieve and was essentially an upgraded version of its now-discontinued Amaze product line. Like Amaze, Imagine offered wireless audio streaming for iOS and Android devices (via MFi and ASHA), hands-free calling, and remote programming support. Imagine also contained a number of key upgrades, like binaural beamforming directionality (“Ultra Focus”) and microphone and receiver in the ear (“M&RIE”) technology that placed a third microphone right on the ear (in addition to the two on the body of the hearing aid). Beltone claimed that this "innovative" new technology eliminated "unnatural sound" and delivered "superior sound quality."
Beltone Amaze hearing aids were released alongside Boost Ultra in 2018, and the product family offered integrated quality sound processing, connectivity, and rechargeability. Designed for people with mild-to-severe hearing loss**,** Amaze provided premium sound quality, MFi wireless connectivity, ASHA connectivity with Google Pixel Android phones, 2.4 GHz streaming, Bluetooth audio streaming via the Beltone PhoneLink 2 wireless accessory, smartphone app control, and remote programming support. The Amaze family included CIC, ITE, ITC, microphone-in-the-helix (MIH), and RIC styles. Beltone reports this was the first hearing aid to deliver a CIC MFi hearing aid with the ability to stream music, calls, and more, straight from a phone.
Beltone Trust hearing aids were introduced in May 2017. In addition to premium sound processing, the hearing aids featured Beltone’s 5th generation 2.4 GHz wireless technology for audio streaming from remote mics via Beltone accessories. They were available hearing aid styles, they are suitable for mild-to-severe hearing loss.
The Beltone Trust family was also among the first in the industry to provide remote care by connecting customers with their hearing care providers via smartphone. Wearers were able to share feedback about difficulty hearing in the moment via the Beltone HearMax app, rather than trying to remember how to describe issues later during an adjustment visit. And hearing care professionals had the freedom to offer follow-up services remotely.
Beltone Boost Max hearing aids were introduced in August 2017 to bring the benefits of the Beltone Trust family to people with severe-to-profound hearing loss. The behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids were based on GN Hearing’s 5th generation 2.4 GHz wireless technology and 3rd generation binaural directionality. They helped hearing aid users with severe-to-profound hearing loss experience improved sound quality and speech clarity in challenging listening environments.
Beltone Legend hearing aids came in March 2015. In addition to receiving audio directly from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch without additional adapters, the Legend hearing aids work with the Beltone HearPlus app to adjust settings to match your listening environment.
Beltone First Made-for-iPhone hearing aids were introduced in February 2014 at the same time ReSound, a GN sister brand, introduced the ReSound LiNX iPhone hearing aids. The hearing aids made a splash with the media, as they were first to open up the world of wireless smartphone connectivity – unimpeded by an accessory streamer – to hearing aid users.
Serene and Achieve hearing aids come in all styles, including tiny in-ear custom models.
In addition to wireless audio streaming from iPhones, Beltone’s Serene, Achieve, and Rely hearing aids feature wireless “Made-for-Android” streaming. Beltone’s parent, GN Hearing, has a technology partnership with Google to enable Bluetooth LE (low energy) streaming from Google’s Pixel Android phones. The hearing aids use the ASHA protocol (Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids) that GN Hearing developed with Google.
The Beltone HearMax smartphone app lets you change program settings, adjust volume, check battery status, and change speech focus. Remote counseling and hearing aid adjustment is also possible through the app (more on this below).
While Beltone continues to support their legacy products, they are no longer being actively sold and marketed.
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David Copithorne ist ein langjähriger Blogger zum Thema Hörverlust und regelmäßiger Mitwirkender bei Hearing Tracker. Im Jahr 2002 erlitt er eine plötzliche und schwere Hörverlust. Seitdem hat er sich der Weitergabe wertvoller Informationen gewidmet, die er auf seinem Weg gelernt hat.
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