What makes Resound GN hearing aids unique?

80% of people who wear hearing aids describe hearing in noise as a key challenge. To address this, ReSound Vivia has been engineered to sound natural while still delivering 150% improvement in speech understanding compared to current hearing aids. Resound Vivia offers the smallest hearing aid in a wide range of form factors, one of the longest run-times and uses a single chip to process the sound around you in a noisy environment through AI and DNN processing (only in tech-level 9). Please see our full review of Resound Vivia here.

For additional sound performance and comfort, ReSound introduces Check My Fit, a new, first-of-its-kind feature in the ReSound Smart3D App. It gives users guidance to wear their hearing aids correctly via a quick ear selfie. Wearing hearing aids incorrectly can result in up to 11dB of sound escaping the ear, reducing the ability to hear considerably. Check My Fit also works with other ReSound hearing aids to help people enjoy sound fully without unnecessary trips to the audiologist. 

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What improvements are in Resound Vivia compared to Resound Nexia?

The biggest score on Resound Nexia compared to Resound One is improved speech understanding in the presence of background noise through:

• AI and DNN processing of a 12 million sample database,

• Narrowed their beamforming for more speech clarity in all listening environments,

• Own voice perception gets an upgrade.

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Is Resound Vivia good for speech understanding?

Resoud Vivia is all about the background noise. Through its AI and DNN processing and the improved Ultra Focus feature gives you access to focus on whom you are conversing with in more clarity than other hearing aid brands in the industry.  Along with the Resound app, you can gain full control of sound direction and use an array of settings to enhance your listening experience in restaurants or to adjust such things as music.

What is the difference between Resound Vivia 9, 7 and 5?

Resound Vivia technology level 9 will provide a better performance in the following soundscapes:

1. Speech in noise,

2. Speech in the car,

3. Speech in spaces with echo.

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What Resound Vivia technology level should I pick, 9, 7 or 5?

Choosing the Ressound Vivia technology level is a choice of lifestyle and budget. You need to remember that the AI-DNN noise reduction feature is only available in the Resound Vivia tech level 9. If you don't have a constrained budget, then go with the higher level of technology that your budget allows, level 9. Keep in mind that hearing aids are a special type of consumer good. They have relatively long lifetimes (about 7-10 years), hence you need to look at your purchase as an investment. You may not have many constraints on your budget, but you may not have a very busy life either, i.e. you rarely find yourself in a conversation in the presence of background noise or competing speech, such as in pubs, restaurants, coffee shops and so on. In that case, Resound Vivia 5 might be just enough for you. For a better understanding of your options, we suggest consulting with your audiologist. Book an online consultation here.

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What is the best price for the Resound Vivia and Resound Nexia hearing aids?

Please see the price and specs of the Resound Vivia on HearingNow.

 

Does Resound Vivia come in rechargeable or battery-powered?

Both Resound Vivia and Resound Nexia come in different versions, rechargeable and battery-powered. Please contact us to consult about your choices of the Resound GN.

Is Resound Vivia the best hearing aid on the market?

Resound Vivia holds a remarkable ranking in terms of speech in noise among hearing aid users. Please see our review of the best hearing aids of 2025 here.

What is the life expectancy of Resound Vivia hearing aids?

Like other premium brand hearing aids, the life expectancy of Resound Vivia is about 7-10 years.

Are Resound Vivia hearing aids robust?

Yes, both Resound Aviva and Resound Nexia hearing aids are quite robust. They are IP68 rated.

Are Resound Vivia and Resound Nexia waterproof?

Resound Nexia and Resound Vivia are rated IP68. That means that both hearing aids are highly resistant to water, moisture and dust. They can stand 0.5 hours in 1.5 meters of water depth without being damaged. 

Should I buy a Resound Vivia rechargeable or battery-powered?

It all depends on you. Both versions are practical. Certain groups of patients, including those with nonroutine work schedules and those who wear hearing aids 7/24, may choose a battery-operated version of Resound Nexia. For comparison and a guideline on whether you should choose battery-powered hearing aids or rechargeable ones, please see this article on the HearingNow blog.

How fast does Resound Vivia fully charge?

Most premium hearing aids can fully charge in 3 to 5 hours. Please contact us to discuss the details of the model of the hearing aids you have in mind.

How long does Resound Vivia keep its battery charge when fully charged?

The answer is that Resound Vivia hearing aids can provide 24-30 hours of running time when they are fully charged. The following factors could change the run time of rechargeable hearing aids: 

1. Level of your hearing loss - The higher the hearing loss, the higher the consumption of the battery

2. The ambient temperature - The higher the ambient temperature, the faster the battery may get depleted

3. Use of streaming - The longer and louder streaming of music or hands-free phone conversation, the higher the consumption of the battery, hence the shorter the runtime
    

What is HearingNow aftercare for Resound Nexia and Resound Vivia hearing aids?

Please learn more about HearingNow's warranty and aftercare here.

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Can Resound Nexia and Vivia hearing aids be adjusted remotely?

Yes, all of our premium hearing aids, including Resound Nexia and Resound Vivia, can be adjusted remotely. That means that you can ask the HearingNow audiologist to adjust your hearing aids while you live or travel outside the UK, or simply if you are not able to attend our clinic in London.

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Where can I find support for Resound hearing aids?

Please see Resound support page on HearingNow. Also, see the Resound Vivia home page here.

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