AARP Hearing Care by Soundly review

AARP Hearing Care by Soundly is the most transparent option for people who have no hearing benefit through a health plan. AARP members can buy over-the-counter pairs online starting at $399, or get a referral to a local clinic for prescription aids. Relate private label prescription aids are listed at $1,898 per pair against a $2,498 list price, and premium brand name pairs at $3,498 against $5,398. The referral covers brands including Beltone, Oticon, Phonak, Starkey, ReSound, Signia and Widex. Soundly says pricing includes the device, up to a 4-year manufacturer warranty and 60 days of unlimited local care, plus a no-cost hearing exam and fitting. After the trial, you can add a Signature Support Package for $500 per pair with 3 extra visits over 12 months, or a $1,250 package with 12 extra visits over 36 months. That makes long-term care an extra cost, unlike TruHearing. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

AARP members without a plan hearing benefit who want published prices before they book.

Price

OTC pairs from $399; prescription pairs from $1,898 with an AARP referral.

Simpler Technology Starting at $399/pair
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Prescription aids from Beltone, Oticon, Phonak, Starkey, ReSound, Signia, Widex and Relate
• No-cost hearing exam and hearing aid fitting at a local clinic
• 60-day risk-free trial including fittings and adjustments
• 3-year warranty on value aids and 4-year warranty on brand name aids
• Optional support packages of $500 or $1,250 per pair for extra follow-up visits

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The only program here that publishes prescription pair prices online
• Strength: Relate private label prescription aids listed at $1,898 per pair, down from $2,498
• Strength: Virtual support team available five days a week to all customers
• Weakness: Requires an AARP membership
• Weakness: Follow-up visits beyond the trial cost extra through a support package
• Weakness: Premium brand name pairs are still listed at $3,498

Key facts

• OTC pairs: From $399
• Prescription pairs: From $1,898 (Relate)
• Trial period: 60 days
• Warranty: 3 years value, 4 years brand name
• Support packages: $500 (12 months) or $1,250 (36 months) per pair

Where it ranks

AARP Hearing Care by Soundly is No. 2 in our Best Hearing Aid Insurance Plans verdict.