UK hearing aid comparison
Hidden Hearing vs Amplifon 2026: Both Are Now Audika
These are no longer two businesses. Hidden Hearing and Amplifon have both become Audika, and hiddenhearing.co.uk and amplifon.com/uk now redirect to audika.co.uk. There is nothing to compare: it is one operator, and it publishes no hearing aid prices. If you were quoted under either name, the aftercare and trial terms you agreed still stand with Audika.
Last updated: 2026-09-20. Prices are published-price benchmarks, not live quotes.
Side-by-side benchmark
| Factor | Audika (formerly Hidden Hearing) | Audika (formerly Amplifon UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | price on enquiry | price on enquiry |
| Higher tiers | price on enquiry | price on enquiry |
| Aftercare | Lifetime on some packages | 4 years |
| Trial | 60 days | 30 days |
| Brands | Oticon, Bernafon | Phonak, Oticon, Signia, Widex, ReSound |
| Suits | People who value specialist branch support and aftercare terms and will request a written quote. | People comparing specialist support and broad brand choice who will request a written quote. |
| Price last read | 2026-09-20 | 2026-09-20 |
When Audika (formerly Hidden Hearing) may suit
People who value specialist branch support and aftercare terms and will request a written quote.
View Audika (formerly Hidden Hearing) provider guideWhen Audika (formerly Amplifon UK) may suit
People comparing specialist support and broad brand choice who will request a written quote.
View Audika (formerly Amplifon UK) provider guideRelated hearing aid guides
FAQs
Are Audika (formerly Hidden Hearing) and Audika (formerly Amplifon UK) the same company?
Yes. Both now trade as Audika in the UK, and their old websites redirect to audika.co.uk. There is no price comparison to make between them because they are one operator, and Audika publishes no hearing aid prices. Any aftercare or trial terms agreed under either name still stand.
Which has better aftercare: Audika (formerly Hidden Hearing) or Audika (formerly Amplifon UK)?
Audika (formerly Hidden Hearing) lists aftercare as Lifetime on some packages. Audika (formerly Amplifon UK) lists aftercare as 4 years. Ask what is included in repairs, retuning, batteries, domes and future hearing checks.
Should I compare both with NHS hearing aids?
Yes. NHS hearing aids are free where clinically appropriate, but private aids may offer more style and technology choice. Use the NHS route as the baseline before paying privately.
Sources & further reading
- NHS hearing aids — Public route for NHS hearing tests and hearing aids.
- RNID hearing aids — Independent charity guidance on hearing aid types, fitting and support.
- HCPC hearing aid dispensers — UK register for hearing aid dispensers and other regulated professionals.