Does anyone know if these batteries have better clarity and quality than say, the ones I buy at Costco? I don't mean how long they last.
1465826
Yes, these batteries last almost two weeks for me and they have better clarity.
1465827
They are comparable to ray o vac and duracell but much cheaper. I use the smaller size of this kind of batteries. The quality of your hearing aid as well as your ability to recognize certain pitches and vowel sounds determine how well you will hear. If you are not happy, return to your supplier for help, adjustments can be made with most aids.
1465828
Batteries do not add or detract from quality. They only power your hearing aids. This particular brand is my favorite because they last a whole day longer than other brands. Lasting longer makes my cost go down!
1465829
I can't see how the battery can affect clarity. If the battery works, the clarity is from your hearing aid. The quality is fine. I have had no problems using them in my Widex hearing aids. Just remember that these are zinc-air batteries. When you take off the tab, do not install them into the hearing aid for about 3 minutes. This allow the air to activate the battery and get to full power.
1465830
One battery will never provide more clarity over another battery. The only difference between brands is how long they last.
1465831
I don't know about Costo, but I know that they out last Beltone or last as long as the Belton batteries and the clarity is as good as the Beltone and they are a whole lot cheaper.
1465832
Yes they are excellent better that the one sell in store , this was recommended by my doctor
1465833
Ask a licensed hearing aid specialist. I do know that when I bought my top of the line phonak hearing aids for both ears powerone was the one that came with them.
1465834
the brand of battery will not affect clarity - it will only determine how long they last. Batteries only supply power
1472436
Thanks Phil. I was concerned that these batteries that are factory pre charged have not been on the shelf for months. There is a limit to shelf life on these batteries.
1845928
Hi, Mike, Just went and checked the two packs of batteries I have left. The expiration date on them is actually May of 2017. I have had good luck with these batteries. When I first began with hearing aids my audiologist said I'd be lucky to get 5 to 7 days out of a set of batteries. I find these last anywhere from 7 to 10 with daily use, say 16 or so hours a day (a bit fewer if I take a nap...) Hope this is helpful! Lovestoast.
977842
Clarity is fine. The battery doesn't take a charge for very long. My only complaint.
1629519
They are what they say, they last just as long as average battery but cheaper and with a long shelf life. Mine which I got last yr have a shelf life till 2015. I bought several.
1390286
They last pretty long. Make sure you use quality batteries, like Duracell or Energizer. Don't forget to turn them off when not in use. I don't want to attempt to guesstimate how many hours, but we really don't have to change them often. If they start making funny noises, time to change batteries.
1944952
My batteries last about a month. I got a value-type pack from monoprice, so they're not the greatest, but they still last a while. Not sure why so many people are having issues, maybe the battery compartment gets wet from splashes or condensation for them?
1064016
Don't know, but they last longer than Rayovac, Energizer, and Duracell batteries.
31846
I ordered mine... Oh, a while back... maybe 18 months ago. They're still fresh. If you get batteries that are near their expiration dates, I imagine Amazon would let you return them to keep a happy customer.
305019
I bought these same batteries in May 2012. I recently ordered these again. (different supplier) I did not have any complaints or would not buy them again. Any brand battery can have a bad cell in the pack. I also like Renata brand. (not sure I spelled that correctly) Another choice would be Energizer. These 3 brands seem reliable over the years.
1296313
mine have worked very well,but they don't seem to last as long as more expensive batteries,so i keep extras on hand.
1460320
How would I go about conducting such a test? I don't think it would be worth the time and/or effort to do it.I also have a pair of these batteries by Philips, and a pair of Rayovacs, and two devices that use them, and I don't find any noticeable difference in performance.
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I've used them for a time, worked great but my personal pair stopped holding a charge longer than 5-15. It was super random and I gave them another chance at a wedding last weekend and nope.I might just have a bad pair but its really weird as I've had these batteries just under 2 years where as my OEM battery is nearly perfect. Just letting people know the other side of the story.
941424
Hi Grant! I don't have quantitative data, unfortunately, and I could find no numbers on the Web. We've found the life of these batteries (between charges) to be acceptable for our uses. We're not pros, so we don't go out for extended time periods and burn the batteries all the way down. We've not been caught short or in need of a charge by these items, under our use conditions. Sorry I don't have better info; all we can say is we've used them for a short while and noticed no operational difference from OEM units in our hands.
1821260
My husband tried these batteries and said they seem to last longer than the silver ones. I'd try them.
1920612
To tell you the truth I have never even noticed any difference. These batteries perform every bit as well as the Sony batteries and I have used them for years. The package deal is the only way to go, and after market offers have proven to me to be a great savings without loss of quality. Good Luck.
1779015
Exactly the same thing happened to me. If anyone knows of another brand or reseller that might actually sell good quality batteries it would be a good idea to hear from them.