{"id":408,"date":"2024-08-29T15:45:06","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T15:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.softhear.com\/blog\/?p=408"},"modified":"2025-07-09T11:44:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T11:44:43","slug":"which-cell-is-used-in-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.softhear.com\/blog\/which-cell-is-used-in-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Cell is Used in Hearing Aids?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Modern hearing aids are small, smart, and powerful \u2014 but what keeps them running all day? The answer lies in the tiny yet powerful batteries<\/strong>, often referred to as cells<\/strong>, that provide the essential energy for these life-enhancing devices. In this blog, we\u2019ll answer a common question: Which cell is used in hearing aids?<\/strong>, and explain everything you need to know about hearing aid batteries.<\/p>\n

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What Type of Cell is Used in Hearing Aids?<\/h2>\n

The most commonly used cells in hearing aids are zinc-air batteries<\/strong>. These small, button-shaped batteries are specially designed for hearing aids and offer stable power in a compact size.<\/p>\n

Zinc-air batteries are activated by air. Once the protective tab is removed, oxygen enters through small holes, triggering a chemical reaction that generates power.<\/p>\n

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Common Sizes of Hearing Aids Cells<\/h2>\n

Hearing aids use four standard sizes of zinc-air batteries, each identified by a color code:<\/p>\n

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Battery Size<\/th>\nCommon Color<\/th>\nUsage Type<\/th>\nBattery Life<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Size 10<\/td>\nYellow<\/td>\nMini CIC, IIC<\/td>\n3\u20137 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size 312<\/td>\nBrown<\/td>\nRIC, ITC<\/td>\n5\u201310 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size 13<\/td>\nOrange<\/td>\nBTE, ITE<\/td>\n7\u201314 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size 675<\/td>\nBlue<\/td>\nPower BTE<\/td>\n9\u201320 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Note: Battery life varies based on device model, usage time, and features like Bluetooth.<\/em><\/p>\n

At Soft Hear<\/strong>, we help you choose the right battery size based on your hearing aid model and usage habits.<\/p>\n

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Rechargeable Hearing Aids Cells<\/h2>\n

Alongside traditional zinc-air cells, many modern hearing aids now use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries<\/strong>. These batteries offer:<\/p>\n