over-the-counter (OTC) · checked October 20, 2026
Audien Ion Air price
$489 for a pair at Audien, or $244.50 per hearing aid. Seller-printed prices only, each with its link and date.
Current BTE
- 1Style BTE
- 2Pair price $489
- 3Warranty 45-day trial; term not listed
Listed prices
| Seller | Package | Pair price | Per aid | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audien | Audien Ion Air, pair | $489 | $244.50 | October 20, 2026 |
How Ion Air compares
Audien Ion Air is listed at $489 for a pair at Audien (online direct from the maker), as printed on October 20, 2026. That is $244.50 for each ear.
Of the 49 models with a dated price on this site, its lowest listed price ranks 6th from the cheapest. Among the 18 OTC and earbud models alone it ranks 6th, and the median starting price of that group is $949.48, so Ion Air starts $460.48 (48.5%) below the middle of its group. The cheapest provider-fitted pair recorded, Liberty Clear Lucid, starts at $1,299.98, which is $810.98 more than this one.
Audien has 7 models recorded here. Sorted by starting price, Ion Air is number 5 of 7: Atom One from $98, Atom Air from $149, Atom Pro 2 from $289, Atom X (2nd Gen) from $389, Ion Pro 2 from $689, Ion IQ from $689. The Audien line-up here runs from $98 to $689.
Audien lists a 45-day trial or money-back period and lifetime support (as advertised). For comparison, the cheapest Costco package recorded (Philips HearLink 9050) is $1,599.99 with a hearing test and in-person service, $1,110.99 more than this pair.
Just below the Audien Ion Air on starting price sit the Audien Atom X (2nd Gen) ($389, OTC, Audien), the Audien Atom Pro 2 ($289, OTC, Audien) and the Apple AirPods Pro 3 ($249, OTC, Apple). Just above it are the Audien Ion IQ ($689, Audien), the Audien Ion Pro 2 ($689, Audien) and the Sennheiser All-Day Clear ($899.95, Sennheiser).
What the seller's page says about the device: style: BTE.
What the price includes
- Trial or money-back period: 45 days
- Lifetime support (as advertised)
- Warranty length not stated on the price page
Terms as printed on Audien's page on October 20, 2026. See the Online direct from the maker page for everything that channel includes.
Audien Ion Air questions
How much does a pair of Audien Ion Air cost?
Audien listed the Audien Ion Air at $489 for a pair on October 20, 2026, which is $244.50 per hearing aid.
What comes with the Audien Ion Air at Audien?
Audien's page lists a 45-day trial and lifetime support (as advertised).
Does Medicare pay for the Audien Ion Air?
Not under Original Medicare, which Medicare.gov says does not cover hearing aids or fitting exams. Some Medicare Advantage plans add a hearing benefit; the plan sets the amount.
Insurance and Medicare
Medicare.gov states: “Medicare doesn't cover hearing aids or exams for fitting hearing aids.” Original Medicare would therefore leave the whole $489 with the buyer. Some Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) offer extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn't cover. Medicare.gov's advice is to contact the plan, since allowances differ by plan. Hearing aids count as medical expenses under IRS Publication 502, and several sellers here accept FSA and HSA cards. Sources: Medicare.gov, hearing aids, checked October 20, 2026.
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