Senior Audiologist • 11/10/2026
When hearing loss reaches the severe or profound range, the small, almost invisible hearing aids you see in ads usually stop being an option. They simply can’t put out enough sound without whistling. What you need instead is a power or super power hearing aid: a behind-the-ear (BTE) device built to deliver a lot of clean amplification, and to keep feedback under control while doing it.
Every major brand makes one, and the price range is wide, from under ₹50,000 to more than ₹4,50,000 per ear. Below are the five power hearing aids we most often fit for severe and profound loss, with official India MRPs, and who each one suits.
Here is the short list. All five are BTE power models from the brands we sell, and all are designed for hearing loss well beyond the moderate range.
| Hearing aid | Style | Fitting range (brand) | Price per ear (MRP) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phonak Naída Lumity (SP / UP / PR) | BTE, battery or rechargeable | SP: moderate to profound; UP: severe to profound | ₹63,000 – ₹3,23,000 | Most people with profound loss who want one proven all-rounder |
| Oticon Xceed (SP / UP) | BTE, battery | Up to 120 dB (UP) | ₹49,000 – ₹1,75,000 | Profound loss on a tighter budget |
| Signia Motion C&G SP IX | BTE, rechargeable | Up to 120 dB | ₹72,990 – ₹3,64,990 | Rechargeable power with five tech levels |
| ReSound Enzo IA (SP) | BTE, rechargeable | Super power BTE | ₹75,995 – ₹4,53,495 | Streaming, Auracast and water resistance |
| Starkey Evolv AI BTE PP | BTE, battery | 20 – 120 dB | ₹1,40,000 – ₹3,40,000 | AI sound with health tracking in a power BTE |
Your audiogram measures the softest sound you can hear at each pitch, in decibels (dB HL). The higher the number, the worse the hearing. Audiologists commonly group the results like this:
| Degree of hearing loss | Typical hearing threshold | What it feels like |
|---|---|---|
| Moderately severe | 56 – 70 dB HL | Conversation is hard without a hearing aid |
| Severe | 71 – 90 dB HL | You may hear loud speech close by, but miss most normal talk |
| Profound | 91 dB HL and above | You may only notice very loud sounds; speech is mostly not heard |
Many people have a sloping loss: moderate in the low pitches and severe or profound in the high pitches, where consonants like s, f and th live. That pattern matters when choosing a hearing aid, because some power aids have features that move high-pitched sounds down to where you can still hear them.
If you haven’t had a recent test, start there. Our audiometry test guide explains what the test involves and how to read your report.
Three reasons. First, output: a power BTE has a bigger receiver that can deliver far more volume than a tiny in-canal device. Second, feedback: the more you amplify, the more likely the aid is to whistle, and BTEs with a well-fitted custom earmould keep the sound sealed in. Third, battery: power aids draw more current, so they use larger batteries (often size 675) or a larger rechargeable cell.
Some RIC models can take a high-power receiver and suit severe loss, but once you move into profound territory, a super power or ultra power BTE is usually the safer choice.
For a plain-language comparison of the styles, read BTE vs RIC vs CIC hearing aids, or browse our BTE hearing aids range.
For many audiologists, Naída is the default answer for severe to profound loss, and it’s easy to see why. Phonak offers it in three versions, so it can be matched closely to your hearing and your routine.
It runs on the same Lumity platform as Phonak’s popular Audéo L, with automatic programs that adjust to speech in noise, and it works with Phonak’s Roger microphones, which make a big difference for profound loss in classrooms, meetings and on calls.
Price: Naída L-SP and L-UP cost ₹63,000 (L30) to ₹3,00,000 (L90) per ear. The rechargeable L-PR costs ₹77,000 to ₹3,23,000 per ear including the charger, or ₹6,30,000 for an L90 kit of two.
Best for: anyone with severe or profound loss who wants a proven, flexible power aid with good support for remote microphones.
More detail in our Phonak Naída Lumity guide and on the Phonak hearing aids page.
Oticon Xceed comes in two strengths. Xceed SP fits up to 110 dB and Xceed UP (ultra power) fits up to 120 dB. That puts the UP version firmly in the profound range.
The higher levels use Oticon’s OpenSound Navigator to manage background noise, and every level includes Speech Rescue, a frequency-lowering feature that moves high-pitched speech sounds into a range you can still hear. For a sloping profound loss, that feature alone can make speech noticeably clearer. Xceed also streams directly from an iPhone.
Price: Xceed SP costs ₹49,000 (Xceed 3) to ₹75,000 (Xceed 2) per ear. Xceed UP costs ₹75,000 (Xceed 3) to ₹1,75,000 (Xceed 1) per ear.
Best for: profound loss where budget matters. An Xceed 1 UP costs well under the top levels of the other four.
Xceed uses disposable batteries (size 675 for the UP model), so it suits people who don’t mind changing batteries every week or so.
Read our full Oticon Xceed review or see all Oticon hearing aids.
Signia’s Motion Charge&Go IX comes in M, P and SP versions. The SP is the power model, with a fitting range of 10 to 120 dB. It’s rechargeable, which is a real plus for older users who find small batteries fiddly.
It runs on Signia’s Integrated Xperience (IX) platform, the same one behind the Pure Charge&Go IX, with RealTime Conversation Enhancement to help you follow the people you’re talking to in a group. It’s offered in five technology levels, which gives you more room to match the price to your needs than most power aids.
Price: ₹72,990 (1IX) to ₹3,64,990 (7IX) per ear. A kit of two 7IX hearing aids with charger costs ₹7,09,990.
Best for: people with severe loss who want rechargeable convenience and a wide choice of price points.
See our Signia Motion hearing aid guide (previous generation) and the Signia hearing aids page for current models.
ReSound calls Enzo its super power range, and the newest Enzo IA is rechargeable. Its big strength is connectivity: it supports Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast, streams directly from iPhone and from Android phones that support ASHA, and works with ReSound Assist Live for remote adjustments. ReSound also describes the range as IP68 rated with a nanocoating for indoor and outdoor use.
That makes Enzo IA a strong pick if you watch a lot of TV, take frequent calls, or simply want the newest wireless standards in a power aid.
Price: Enzo IA SP costs ₹75,995 (Enzo IA 3) to ₹4,53,495 (Enzo IA 9) per ear with charger, or ₹8,89,995 for a pair of Enzo IA 9. If you prefer disposable batteries, the non-rechargeable Enzo Core SP starts at ₹29,995 per ear.
Best for: heavy streaming, phone users, and people who want the latest Bluetooth features.
Explore ReSound hearing aids for the full range.
Starkey’s Evolv AI range includes a BTE Power Plus (BTE PP) model with a fitting range of 20 to 120 dB. Evolv AI makes constant automatic adjustments as you move between quiet and noisy places, and the My Starkey app adds features such as health and activity tracking.
Price: ₹1,40,000 (Evolv AI 1600) to ₹3,40,000 (Evolv AI 2400) per ear.
Best for: people with severe loss who want AI-driven automatic sound and like the idea of health features in their hearing aid.
See all Starkey hearing aids.
Here are the official MRPs side by side. Prices are per ear unless marked as a pair or kit.
| Model | Entry level (per ear) | Top level (per ear) | Top level pair / kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonak Naída Lumity SP / UP | ₹63,000 (L30) | ₹3,00,000 (L90) | — |
| Phonak Naída Lumity PR (rechargeable) | ₹77,000 (L30, incl. charger) | ₹3,23,000 (L90, incl. charger) | ₹6,30,000 (L90 kit) |
| Oticon Xceed SP | ₹49,000 (Xceed 3) | ₹75,000 (Xceed 2) | — |
| Oticon Xceed UP | ₹75,000 (Xceed 3) | ₹1,75,000 (Xceed 1) | — |
| Signia Motion C&G SP IX | ₹72,990 (1IX) | ₹3,64,990 (7IX) | ₹7,09,990 (7IX kit) |
| ReSound Enzo IA SP | ₹75,995 (Enzo IA 3) | ₹4,53,495 (Enzo IA 9) | ₹8,89,995 (Enzo IA 9 pair) |
| Starkey Evolv AI BTE PP | ₹1,40,000 (1600) | ₹3,40,000 (2400) | — |
Most people with severe or profound loss have it in both ears, so plan for a pair. The cheapest real power option in this list is the Oticon Xceed 3 SP at ₹49,000 per ear, while the most expensive is a pair of ReSound Enzo IA 9 at ₹8,89,995.
For prices across every brand and style, see our hearing aid price list.
With severe and profound loss, the fitting matters as much as the brand. A few things we always check:
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Power BTE hearing aids are usually the best choice for severe loss. Phonak Naída, Oticon Xceed, Signia Motion C&G SP IX, ReSound Enzo IA and Starkey Evolv AI BTE PP are all built for it. The right one depends on your audiogram, budget and whether you want rechargeable or battery models.
For profound loss, look at ultra or super power models such as Phonak Naída L-UP, Oticon Xceed UP or ReSound Enzo IA. Oticon rates Xceed UP up to 120 dB, and Phonak rates Naída L-UP for severe to profound loss.
Usually not. Tiny in-canal hearing aids can’t produce enough power for severe or profound loss without feedback. A power BTE with a custom earmould is the standard choice.
Yes, some are. Phonak Naída L-PR, Signia Motion C&G SP IX and ReSound Enzo IA are all rechargeable power models. Your audiologist will confirm whether the rechargeable version gives enough output for your audiogram.
In this list, the Oticon Xceed 3 SP is the most affordable at ₹49,000 per ear. ReSound’s non-rechargeable Enzo Core SP starts at ₹29,995 per ear.
If the loss is in both ears, yes. Two hearing aids help you tell where sounds come from and follow speech in noise much better than one.
If a well-fitted power hearing aid still gives very limited benefit, your audiologist may refer you to an ENT specialist for further evaluation.
Yes. After a hearing test at an Insono clinic, we can fit a power hearing aid so you can hear the difference before deciding.
Severe and profound hearing loss needs careful fitting, not just a powerful device. Book a hearing test and try the options that suit your audiogram and budget.
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Note: Prices are MRP and may change. Fitting ranges and features are the brands’ own figures. This article is general information, not medical advice.
