The in-the-ear (ITE) style of hearing aid is a newer advancement, which took over the traditional devices for some time. Yet now, both are equally as popular. The behind-the-ear (BTE) style is the traditional device, which is often associated with being slightly larger. Regardless of the style, they all provide amazing benefits, so finding the best one simply involves considering your lifestyle, hearing loss and budget factors. 

ITE hearing aids are seen as more convenient for daily living, as they are smaller and more discreet. Available in an array of skin and hair tones, ITE hearing aids can be customized to your preferences.

Easy to use

Because of their larger size and the fact that they fit simply inside your ear, full-shell ITE hearing aids are very easy to insert and remove. Many people find that the smaller styles such as in-the-canal (ITC) hearing aids, completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids and invisible-in-canal (IIC) hearing aids are too small and more challenging to handle. 

And the two-piece design of behind-the-ear hearing aids can make them difficult to position correctly. However, because ITE hearing aids are custom-made to a mold of your ear, you can rest assured that they are positioned perfectly. This again makes ITE hearing aids especially suitable for users with dexterity issues or visual impairments.

Due to their medium size, ITE hearing aids can have more of their controls situated on the actual casing itself. This means that many people find them much easier to use and control than smaller aids or those which come with external controllers or smartphone apps. This means that they are especially suited to users with dexterity issues or visual impairments, and it also means that changing the battery is easier too.

Easy maintenance

With fewer tiny components, ITE hearing aids are often much easier to clean and maintain than some of the smaller styles of hearing aids. Many users also find that accessing the battery compartment and changing the battery is much easier with ITE hearing aids than other styles.

Daily convenience

As mentioned, ITEs provide more daily convenience than traditional BTE style hearing aids. For instance, as they are located within the ear bowl, you can use your telephone. Using a telephone can be an issue for those using BTE hearing aids as they can get in the way. 

ITE hearing aids are also much more discreet, which is ideal for those who do not want their hearing aids to be a part of their appearance. 

For the most efficient sound conversion, the style that sits within the bowl is the best choice as opposed to in the canal. These are larger than some other types of in-the-ear hearing aids, and they contain more powerful amplifiers and processors and also, in some models, additional directional microphones.