Forget 312 Batteries: Why You Should Start Thinking About Rechargeable

Modern technology has forever altered the way that we live; and this is especially true of the way we power our devices, whether they be smartphones, digital cameras, or yes, hearing aids.

For too long, hearing aid users were stuck with old-style batteries while everyone else around them used various electronic devices with handy rechargeable batteries built-in. That is, thankfully, no longer the case and hearing aid technology has finally progressed to the point that powerful and effective rechargeable hearing aid batteries are now being commonly used.

If you are still using size 312 batteries, which were previously the most commonly used way to power your hearing aid, check out some of the benefits of switching from those disposable batteries to a rechargeable version such as the very popular zinc-ion devices are. Let’s take a look!

The cons of keeping a 312 battery

You may be thinking that since you’ve managed just fine with your 312 zinc-air batteries all this time, there is no point in changing them, but the average hearing instrument specialist would say otherwise. Why?

First of all, 312 hearing aid batteries start to lose power from the moment you pull out the tab and activate them. Whether you are using them or not, they will be leeching power, which means it is more likely that you will get caught short with an out-of-power hearing aid.

It also means that you will need to spend more time and money on buying and replacing 312 batteries than you would if you were using rechargeable hearing aid devices. In fact, most 312 batteries will only last between three and 12 days depending on how much you use them, which means you could be spending in excess of $100 annually just to keep your hearing aids powered!

Of course, this means that 312 batteries are also not ideal from an environmental point of view, and if that is something you care about, you may want to start thinking about making the switch to rechargeable batteries for your hearing aids.

The benefits of rechargeable batteries

The good news is, most hearing instrument specialists now have a plethora of rechargeable battery-powered hearing aids available to anyone who would like to try one, and the technology is sufficiently advanced that they work very well indeed.

Various studies have shown that most hearing aid users actually prefer rechargeable devices because they can now be worn for a whole day on a single charge, and on average only take three to four hours to fully charge each day. Since they use electricity to charge, charging costs are also minimal.

Not only that, but no longer do you need to fiddle around with small 312 batteries, ensuring you handle them carefully and all that entails. Simply place your rechargeable hearing aids on the charging station, turn on and leave until charged – it really is that simple.

Not only that, but there will be way less unpredictability around your hearing aids potentially running out of power. Providing you fully charge them each day, they will be good to use for the next day – no more guessing how much juice is left in the battery.

Obviously, you don’t have to worry about disposing of hundreds of harmful batteries either which is just one less chore for you to worry about, and one simple thing you can do to help with the environmental crisis!

Speak to a hearing instrument specialist

As you can see there are some very real benefits to using rechargeable hearing aids and doing away with the disposable batteries altogether, but it is always a good idea to talk to a qualified hearing instrument specialist before you make any changes. There are a number of different rechargeable devices available all with their own unique features, advantages, and disadvantages, and a qualified hearing instrument specialist is the best person to talk you through each. Not only that, but they may be able to tell you if one device has proved more popular with their clients than others, which is always an indicator that a hearing aid is worth the money.

If you would like more information on rechargeable hearing aids and the benefits they can bring to your life, do not hesitate to get in touch with a qualified hearing instrument specialist at Sound Choice Hearing. You can call us on (505) 565-7960 to speak to an expert today.