Audien Atom X (2nd Gen) review

Audien Atom X (2nd Gen) solves a specific problem: hearing aid controls are tiny, and many buyers do not want to use a phone app. Audien calls it the first touchscreen-controlled hearing aid. Its CaseControl touchscreen sits on the portable charging case, so you change listening modes and volume there instead of pressing buttons on the aids or opening an app. Audien says the second generation is 20% smaller, has longer battery life and better sound, and that one charge gives multiple days of sound. Like Atom Pro 2, it relies on preset modes rather than a fitting based on your hearing test, and the standard model does not stream audio. A separate Atom X Connect version adds Bluetooth for calls and music at $489. At $389 per pair it costs $100 more than Atom Pro 2, so the touchscreen is what you are paying for. Audien's checkout also promotes a bundle with a renewing protection plan, which is optional.

Who it is for

People with limited dexterity who find tiny buttons and phone apps hard to use.

Price

$389 per pair; Atom X Connect with Bluetooth $489.

Atom X (2nd Gen) NEW just $389/pair
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

• CaseControl touchscreen on the charging case for modes and volume
• No app and no buttons on the aids
• 20% smaller than the first generation, with longer battery life
• Multiple days of sound on one charge, according to Audien
• Atom X Connect version adds Bluetooth for calls and music

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Easiest controls here for people who struggle with small buttons
• Strength: No phone needed for daily use
• Strength: 45-day risk-free trial with free shipping
• Weakness: Costs $100 more than Atom Pro 2 for mostly a control change
• Weakness: Preset sound, with no tuning to your hearing test
• Weakness: Bluetooth requires the pricier Atom X Connect

Key facts

• Price: $389 per pair
• Controls: Touchscreen on the charging case
• Bluetooth: Only on Atom X Connect ($489)
• Trial: 45 days

Where it ranks

Audien Atom X (2nd Gen) is No. 8 in our Best OTC Hearing Aids verdict.