Unitron Stride V
Behind-the-ear (BTE): standard, super power and ultra power, disposable battery. The BTE line on Vivante, expanded through 2024 with three builds: the compact Stride V-M, the super-power V-SP, and the ultra-power V-UP launched in March 2024.
Previous generation. Vivante launched in April 2023 and sits one generation behind Smile. Unitron has not moved the BTE line to Smile.
Specifications at a glance
| Style | Behind-the-ear (BTE): standard, super power and ultra power, disposable battery |
|---|---|
| Typical fitting range | From moderate loss up to profound, depending on the build |
| Platform | Unitron Vivante |
| Technology levels | Vivante 9, Vivante 7, Vivante 5, Vivante 3 |
| Best for | Patients who need BTE output, including severe to profound losses that a RIC cannot cover. |
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
- Three builds: Stride V-M, described by Unitron as the smallest and lightest Vivante BTE; the super-power V-SP; and the ultra-power V-UP launched March 2024.
- Disposable batteries across the line.
- The power builds cover losses a RIC cannot, up to profound in the ultra-power version.
- Sold in four levels: Vivante 9, 7, 5 and 3.
- IP68, stated across Unitron's own Vivante family guide.
- Unitron's own copy does not claim LE Audio or Auracast for Vivante.
What does the Unitron Stride V 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
Unitron Stride V is sold in 4 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 and the widest access to the platform's automatic processing. |
| 7 | Advanced | Regular social, working and restaurant listening. |
| 5 | Mid | Everyday listening with moderate activity and some noise. |
| 3 | Essential | Quieter routines and predictable environments. |
Frequently asked questions about the Unitron Stride V
How much does the Unitron Stride V cost? +
There is no single price for the Unitron Stride V. 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 Unitron Stride V available in? +
The Unitron Stride V is sold in 4 technology levels: Vivante 9, Vivante 7, Vivante 5, Vivante 3. 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 Unitron Stride V? +
The Unitron Stride V is a behind-the-ear (BTE) device: Behind-the-ear (BTE): standard, super power and ultra power, disposable battery. Typical fitting range: From moderate loss up to profound, depending on the build. 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 Unitron Stride V the current generation? +
Vivante launched in April 2023 and sits one generation behind Smile. Unitron has not moved the BTE line to Smile. Manufacturers keep selling a previous generation alongside the current one, usually at a lower price, so ask your provider what the newer generation would add for you before deciding.
How does the Unitron Stride V differ from the other Vivante models? +
The Vivante family shares a platform and a technology-level scale; the models differ in physical style and how they are powered. The Unitron Stride V is behind-the-ear (BTE): standard, super power and ultra power, disposable battery. The other Vivante models in this catalog are Unitron Moxi V (receiver-in-canal (RIC): rechargeable, rechargeable with telecoil, or 312 battery).
Other Unitron Vivante 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.
Unitron and Unitron Stride V 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: unitron.com/global/en_us/consumer/hearing-aids.html.