You will usually hear hearing aids being described as either analogue or digital hearing aids. They differ in terms of the way they work and also how they process sound.
Main differences;
Analogue Hearing Aids
Sounds are converted into electrical signals, which are then amplified then passed onto the earphone on the hearing aid.
Some may be programmable for different environments
Usually cheaper in comparison with Digital hearing aids.
Make sounds louder but may not discriminate between them
Digital Hearing aids
Sounds are converted into digital signals (data), which are then processed by a tiny computer
Can be programmed to suit each person’s hearing loss
Suppress background noise so that speech is easier to hear and understand especially in noisy environments
Usually more expensive as compared to analogue hearing aids.
Whilst digital aids may offer the latest technology, they may neither be suitable northe solution for everyone. People must at all times compare hearing aids and find the one that best suits there hearing loss and is also comfortable to wear; as some people still prefer analogue hearing aids.
