Behind-the-ear (BTE)

• offers fitting flexibility in addition to power

• appropriate for mild to profound hearing losses

• longer battery life than smaller styles

In-the-ear (ITE)

• custom made shell

• good choice for those with limited manual dexterity

• appropriate for mild to severe hearing losses

In-the-canal (ITC)

• fit deeply into the ear

• popular choice for cosmetic appeal

• large enough to accommodate external controls

• appropriate for mild to moderately-severe hearing losses

Completely-in-the-canal (CIC)

• custom made shell

• some restricitons based size of ear canal

• appropriate for mild to moderate hearing losses

On-the-ear (OTE)

• much smaller than any traditional BTE

• sound reaches the ear with a thin tube that connects to a soft earbud that fits deep into the canal

• invisible appearance

• reduces the plugged up feeling that accompanies many traditional styles

• appropriate for mild to moderately-severe losses