The Encore is the old school choice in this company: a slim behind the ear unit with a clear tube, a size 312 disposable battery and three listening programs including speech emphasis and treble boost. Background noise reduction and feedback control are handled in the chip, with no phone involved anywhere. Otofonix sells single ears as well as pairs, which suits people who need help on one side only, and prices per ear start in the low hundreds. Warranty runs a year, with a return window for trying it out.
It makes sense for buyers who distrust apps, hate charging routines and want a device that simply switches on. Batteries need replacing every week or two, which some find easier than a charger and others find a nuisance. There is no streaming, no self fitting test and no fine grained tuning, so complex hearing losses will not be well served.
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