UK hearing aid comparison
Specsavers vs Hidden Hearing 2026: Price, Trial & Aftercare
Hidden Hearing now trades as Audika and publishes no hearing aid prices. Specsavers publishes from GBP500 per pair for its advance range, with four years of aftercare included. Compare branch access and aftercare, and ask Audika for a written quote.
Last updated: 2026-09-20. Prices are published-price benchmarks, not live quotes.
Side-by-side benchmark
| Factor | Specsavers | Audika (formerly Hidden Hearing) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | from GBP500 per pair (advance range, two aids) | price on enquiry |
| Higher tiers | no premium-tier price is published on the Specsavers hearing aids page | price on enquiry |
| Aftercare | 4 years | Lifetime on some packages |
| Trial | 90 days | 60 days |
| Brands | Phonak, Signia, Specsavers Advance | Oticon, Bernafon |
| Suits | People who want wide branch coverage and combined optical and audiology appointments. | People who value specialist branch support and aftercare terms and will request a written quote. |
| Price last read | 2026-09-20 | 2026-09-20 |
When Specsavers may suit
People who want wide branch coverage and combined optical and audiology appointments.
View Specsavers provider guideWhen 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 guideRelated hearing aid guides
FAQs
Is Specsavers or Audika (formerly Hidden Hearing) lower-cost?
Specsavers publishes from GBP500 per pair (advance range, two aids). Audika (formerly Hidden Hearing) publishes no price and quotes on enquiry. A published figure is a starting point, not a quote; compare aftercare, trial terms, branch access and the exact model before deciding.
Which has better aftercare: Specsavers or Audika (formerly Hidden Hearing)?
Specsavers lists aftercare as 4 years. Audika (formerly Hidden Hearing) lists aftercare as Lifetime on some packages. 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.