Who makes the world's hearing aids — and why we fit all of them
Nearly every hearing aid on earth comes from just five manufacturers. HearClear is the India partner that brings all of them under one roof — Signia-first, with a free home visit in almost every city.
The Big Five manufacturers
The brands you've heard of are owned by five global groups. Knowing who makes what helps you choose with confidence — and HearClear fits every one of them.
WS Audiology
Lynge, Denmark & Singapore
Maker of HearClear's flagship — Signia
German engineering, market-leading own-voice processing, AI sound & rechargeable design.
At HearClear: Signia is our flagship — the brand most of our patients choose. We also fit Widex for natural, true-to-life sound.
Sonova
Stäfa, Switzerland
World's largest hearing-care group
Powerful performance in noise, AutoSense AI, the Audéo Lumity & Sphere Infinio platforms.
At HearClear: We fit Phonak — Sonova's flagship — including Audéo Lumity and the new Sphere Infinio.
Demant
Smørum, Denmark
One of the world's three largest makers
BrainHearing technology that supports the brain's natural way of processing sound.
At HearClear: We fit Oticon, prized by patients who want a full, open soundscape.
GN Group
Ballerup, Denmark
Pioneer of direct smartphone streaming
Excellent app control, Made-for-iPhone streaming and the Jabra audio crossover.
At HearClear: We fit ReSound for patients who want the best app control and streaming.
Starkey
Minnesota, USA
Largest US-owned, family-run maker (since 1967)
AI health-tracking features and some of the most discreet invisible custom shells.
At HearClear: We fit Starkey's AI-powered custom and invisible devices.
And the retailers?
The world's largest hearing-aid retailer is Amplifon (Italy). HearClear is building the same kind of trusted, nationwide care network for India — but with a free home-visit model so expert hearing care reaches families in every city, not just the metros.
Why treating hearing loss matters — backed by global research
people worldwide live with some hearing loss; over 430 million need rehabilitation — rising toward 1 in 10 by 2050.
WHO World Report on Hearing (2021)Hearing loss is the single largest potentially modifiable risk factor for dementia in mid-life.
Lancet Commission on dementia (2020 & 2024)In older adults at higher risk, a hearing intervention slowed cognitive decline by 48% over three years.
ACHIEVE trial, The Lancet (2023)Global hearing news
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Frequently asked questions
Most of the world's hearing aids come from five global manufacturers — WS Audiology (Signia, Widex), Sonova (Phonak), Demant (Oticon), GN (ReSound) and Starkey. HearClear partners with all of them, so you can compare every major technology under one roof.