ReSound Nexia microRIE
Rechargeable micro receiver-in-ear (microRIE). The rechargeable microRIE on Nexia, the platform that brought Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast to ReSound in September 2023. Nexia sits below Vivia and Sensia but remains a current family.
Specifications at a glance
| Style | Rechargeable micro receiver-in-ear (microRIE) |
|---|---|
| Typical fitting range | Varies by receiver and acoustic configuration |
| Platform | ReSound Nexia |
| Technology levels | 9, 7, 5 |
| Best for | Patients who want LE Audio and Auracast without paying for the newest platform. |
Fitting range is general guidance, not a decision. Which device suits you depends on your audiogram and ear anatomy, and candidacy has to be determined by a licensed hearing care professional. Battery figures below are manufacturer maximums.
Features and specifications
- First ReSound platform with Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio.
- M&RIE, ReSound's microphone-and-receiver-in-ear design: a third microphone sits inside the ear canal alongside the receiver, on top of the two on the housing. ReSound introduced it with ReSound ONE in 2020 and it continues as the microRIE styles.
- Bluetooth LE Audio with Auracast, plus MFi for iPhone and ASHA for compatible Android devices.
- ReSound's Nexia brochure states a maximum of 30 hours, typical 24 hours, and about 20 hours when streaming half the time, for rechargeable styles.
- Third-party guides quote 16 to 20 hours for the microRIE specifically, and as low as about 12 hours under heavy streaming. Those figures are not in ReSound's own materials.
- IP68, manufacturer-confirmed.
- Sold in three core US technology levels: 9, 7 and 5.
- A CROS RIE transmitter is available, and Nexia is used as the hearing-aid side in bimodal fittings with Cochlear implants.
What does the ReSound Nexia microRIE cost near you?
The same model can differ by thousands between two clinics in one city, and the technology level moves it further. Compare real quotes from licensed providers in your ZIP code before you talk to anyone.
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Choosing a technology level
ReSound Nexia microRIE is sold in 3 technology levels. The housing is the same; what changes is how much the hearing aid does for you automatically in noise. This is where most of the price difference sits.
| Level | Positioning | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Premium | The full feature set, including the widest access to the AI and DNN noise processing on families that have it. |
| 7 | Advanced | Regular social, working and restaurant listening, with most of the automatic features. |
| 5 | Mid | Everyday listening with moderate activity and some challenging noise. |
| 4 | Entry within the platform | Predictable environments with occasional background noise. Not offered in this family. |
| 3 | Essentials | Quieter routines, on the value and entry families. Not offered in this family. |
| 2 | Basic | The most basic tier, offered on the entry families only. Not offered in this family. |
Frequently asked questions about the ReSound Nexia microRIE
How much does the ReSound Nexia microRIE cost? +
There is no single price for the ReSound Nexia microRIE. It is fitted and sold by licensed providers who set their own fees, so the same model can differ by thousands of dollars between two clinics in one city, and the technology level moves it further still. What you are quoted usually bundles the devices with fitting, programming, follow-up appointments and a trial period, and those bundles are not comparable line for line between clinics. Ask each provider what the quote includes before comparing two of them, and see our guide to hearing aid costs for the market ranges by style and tier.
What technology levels is the ReSound Nexia microRIE available in? +
The ReSound Nexia microRIE is sold in 3 technology levels: 9, 7, 5. The housing and the physical style are identical across them; what changes is how much the hearing aid does for you automatically in difficult listening, above all separating speech from background noise. That is where most of the price difference between two quotes for the same model comes from, so it is worth asking which level you are being offered rather than only which model.
What kind of hearing aid is the ReSound Nexia microRIE? +
The ReSound Nexia microRIE is a receiver-in-ear (RIE) device: Rechargeable micro receiver-in-ear (microRIE). Typical fitting range: Varies by receiver and acoustic configuration. Treat that as general guidance rather than a decision — which device suits you depends on your audiogram and your ear anatomy, and candidacy has to be determined by a licensed hearing care professional. Our guide to hearing aid styles covers which styles suit which degree of loss.
Is the ReSound Nexia microRIE the current generation? +
The ReSound Nexia microRIE runs on the ReSound Nexia platform. Manufacturers refresh platforms every few years and keep selling the previous generation alongside the new one, usually at a lower price, so it is worth asking your provider which generation a quote is for and what the difference buys you.
How does the ReSound Nexia microRIE differ from the other Nexia models? +
The Nexia family shares a platform and a technology-level scale; the models differ in physical style and how they are powered. The ReSound Nexia microRIE is rechargeable micro receiver-in-ear (microRIE). The other Nexia models in this catalog are ReSound Nexia RIE (receiver-in-ear (RIE) with a disposable battery, size 312 (RIE 61) or 13 (RIE 62)), ReSound Nexia BTE (behind-the-ear (BTE)) and ReSound Nexia custom (custom in-the-ear, built from an ear impression).
Other ReSound Nexia models
Compare with other styles
Style is a separate decision from technology level, and it is worth making in that order. Our guide to hearing aid types explains which styles suit which degree of loss, and the cost guide covers what each tier actually buys.
ReSound and ReSound Nexia microRIE are trademarks of their respective owner. Hearing Aid Finder is an independent comparison service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the manufacturer. Specifications are drawn from the manufacturer's published materials and can change without notice; confirm current availability and configuration with your provider. Manufacturer reference: resound.com/en-us/hearing-aids.