Real stories of hearing what matters again

“All I ever hoped for was for my hearing not to get worse. For it to get better was more than I could have ever hoped for.”

Libby
New York

For twenty years, Libby’s social life required a strategy: sit in the front row, tell the instructor she was hearing disabled, and ask everyone to look directly at her. Now, that mental checklist has disappeared.

“In the middle of rush hour I could hear the voices and not the noise.”

Andres
New York

Andres’s life in New York City required a constant defense: pulling his hearing aids out the moment a siren or a honking car made the noise too painful to bear. Now, that physical discomfort has disappeared.

“When I put in the hearing aids, they were more than a breakthrough.”

Eugene
Columbus

Eugene had grown used to catching only 30% of a conversation in noisy places, a struggle that often led to a quiet withdrawal from the things he loved. He had resigned himself to thinking things were as good as they would get, until he discovered Fortell.

“The minute I put them in, I started to cry. It was like being in a room that was totally silent, and then suddenly, the world was just... open to me.”

Gloria
Las Vegas

“I’m hearing sounds now that I simply didn’t know existed.”

Cory
New York

“I can now make out what people are saying. It’s a huge difference.”

Meryl
New York

“These I can comfortably wear all day and actually look forward to having them in and hearing subtle sounds that have escaped me for many years now.”

Lorn
Hawaii

“With other hearing aids, I heard all sounds... Now I only hear what I want to hear.”

Jon
Chicago

“I was stunned, really. It was overwhelming. I hadn’t heard music in ten years. Suddenly, I wasn't just hearing a song, I could hear every single note.”

Susane
New York
Two women smiling together at a restaurant table.

“Now I can sit at a restaurant, hear the piano in the background, and still catch every word of the conversation.”

Steve
New York

“I could definitely hear the difference right away and how much that difference was. It was a big change.”

Rajen
New Jersey

“My wife and I used to have ‘sound wars’–TV up, music up, everything louder. That’s completely gone now.”

Stephen
New York

“We had a couple over for dinner the other night. About halfway through dinner, I realized that I had been fully engaged without trying to hear anything. The hearing aids had become invisible, and I was just able to participate in the conversations.”

Charley
Arizona
Woman smiling outdoors.

“These are a massive leap forward in hearing aid technology. I can now attend parties and dine out at restaurants and actually hear the people with whom I’m speaking. This, to me, is nothing short of miraculous.”

Deborah
Brooklyn

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What our patients are saying

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

The sound is 100% better than my old device.

Audio quality

Marc D

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I definitely think if people can afford Fortell, they should try them.

Value

Marty R

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

A great product and knowledgeable, friendly staff.

Service

Denise C

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Great tech. Great support.

Technology

Samuel R

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Efficient service, competent technicians, and a superb improvement over the Phonak units.

Service

Arnold W

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Four weeks since my grandfather got his Fortell hearing aids and the impact on our whole family has been incredible. He called me for the first time in 5 years just to tell me how different these are.

Life-changing

Kim M

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

These hearing aids are a game changer. Now my wife is asking me to turn the volume up on the TV!

Everyday life

Gerald P

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

For the first time I can hear my wife at dinner without a 'mini mic' or constantly saying 'what.'

Noisy environments

Alan M

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

My Fortell hearing aids are transformative -- so great in work meetings and really amazing in loud restaurants. The AI separation of voices vs. other sounds is remarkable.

Noisy environments

Victor R

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Best hearing aids I have ever used. Very meaningful reduction in ambient noise. And the user experience is first class.

Noise cancellation

Duncan F

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

In the past 48 hours I think I've said 'what?' once or twice, versus 100-200 times pre-Fortell. They're a literal game changer for me and everyone in my life!

Life-changing

Alex K

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

All-day AI has made a great difference in my daily life. I'm able to enjoy a loud restaurant now and converse with my friends.

Noisy environments

Franklin B

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

My other hearing aids were next to useless in loud places. With Fortell I could hear voices clearly and background noise was reduced hugely.

Noisy environments

Miriam A

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Hearing is lost so gradually that it's easy not to notice what we've lost. The money I spent on the Fortell hearing aids was money well spent.

Value

Gary H

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

The everyday AI mode is a true game changer. Unlike conventional hearing aids, these actually address my biggest issue: filtering out the noise so I can focus on the person I'm talking with.

Noise cancellation

Jack S

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

The 'everyday AI' mode does what traditional hearing aids don't -- separating background noise from the voices I want to hear at parties and restaurants.

Noisy environments

Jim R

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I'm in the airport around a lot of noise, and I can actually hear and talk to people.

Noisy environments

Jeff S

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Their service is outstanding.

Service

Jim T

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Professional, knowledgeable and friendly. They explained everything in detail and did a hearing test. They have reached out to see how the hearing aids are working.

Care

Marisol T

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Previous hearing aids just amplified frequencies; Fortell also reduces background noise, so speech is easier to understand.

Noise cancellation

Eleanor C

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

From the exam to the overall efficiency of the operation, everything was top notch -- the improvement over my previous aids was dramatic.

Overall

Marvin K

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Fortell is my third set of hearing aids in four years, and I finally found a pair that work! Best of all, I can hear in restaurants and other environments with ambient sound.

Life-changing

John G

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Expensive, but worth it.

Value

Jim R

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Made the experience of buying a hearing aid feel like the cool thing to be doing!

Everyday life

Jacqueline L

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I've been more than pleased with how the technology washes out background sounds.

Noise cancellation

Tony M

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

The hearing aids have been wonderful for that dratted background noise -- I haven't even had to use the front-only setting.

Noise cancellation

Andrew L

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

My mother had an amazing experience here!

Care

Emily G

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I hear so much better in noisy places, including restaurants. I highly recommend Fortell and all the great support that comes with them.

Service

Ruth F

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I can easily adjust my hearing aids to the situation at hand.

Technology

Stephanie B

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Conversations are much easier to hear with the Fortells.

Everyday life

Dennis C

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Fortell solves the problem none of my previous hearing aids could: isolating and enhancing conversation in the midst of dominant ambient noise.

Noise cancellation

Tom V

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Your hearing aid works exactly as advertised and your service is outstanding.

Service

Gordon H

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

The audio quality and ambient noise dampening is the best I've encountered in hearing aids.

Audio quality

Peter B

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

They work much better than the two other hearing aids I've had.

Overall

Carl W

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I worked in the medical field for 45 years. The entire Fortell experience is at the top of patient/customer interactions I've seen.

Care

Dan R

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

The best hearing aids I have tried by far. And the service is completely professional and personal.

Service

Scott F

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

A total game changer. Huge. And the staff -- including support -- is top-notch. Five stars.

Overall

Dr. J

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

In a very noisy restaurant with a group of six, it was the first time I have ever been able to hear and understand every word being spoken.

Noisy environments

Jon L

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

The audiologist took me out to noisy Park Ave and I picked up every word. Same at home -- the frogs I used to hear are now quite muted. I am a very happy customer.

Noisy environments

Lloyd D

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Excellent experience with the team, and my hearing aids are a game changer.

Overall

C.T.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Marked improvement in conversations and noisy places, as well as music and TV enjoyment. Excellent staff support.

Overall

Larry C

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I knew right away the Fortells were different. I've had them for 2 months and wouldn't skip them even for a single day. That says it all!

Everyday life

K.R.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Dr. Claire Murphy is personable, caring, and knowledgeable.

Care

David F

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Fortell's unique technology is significantly better with voices in noisy places -- restaurants, parties, etc.

Noisy environments

John S

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

AI-controlled hearing aids that are a generation ahead of anything else on the market. The people and the products are beyond belief.

Technology

J.D. L

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

This particular updated technology lives up to its hype.

Technology

Marco V

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I've had hearing aids since 1998 and worked with many audiologists. Christina is the best and most thorough one I've ever had.

Care

Karen H

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Much more effective than my prior aids, especially for focusing conversations in noisy environments. I appreciate their reliability and ease of maintenance.

Noisy environments

Gary A

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Flexibility. Sound quality. Available service.

Audio quality

Robert A

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

As an MD, I recommend them. As a user, I am thrilled to have them. Finally I hear again like I did when I was younger. Thank you, Fortell!

Life-changing

Roberta R

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I've been a hearing aid wearer for almost 20 years, and these are definitely the best I've ever used -- and all adjustments can be made remotely by app and a Zoom call.

Service

Alan W

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I'm happy to put them on in the morning, whereas I used to delay wearing my former aids until I went out.

Everyday life

Carol B

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Staff very friendly. Top-notch product.

Overall

Arthur L

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Fortell is at the top in terms of technology, performance, and battery life.

Technology

Dave K

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

They let me maintain conversations even in challenging, noisy environments.

Noisy environments

Dan P

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

The hearing aids have made a huge impact on my loved one's ability to hear and engage. Life changing.

Life-changing

Laura F

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I like the hearing aids. Service is first rate, communicating through the app is great, and responses are prompt.

Service

Kevin C

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

My third time trying hearing aids for a difficult-to-treat hearing loss, and these are by far the best I've used.

Overall

Erin C

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Friendliness. Competence. Organized. And a superior product -- better than anything else.

Overall

Dr M

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

At a restaurant with background noise plus music, for the first time in about five years I was able to understand everything that was said at the table.

Noisy environments

David W

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

They've been transformative and completely changed my experience in large group meetings. Best of all, there was no learning curve.

Life-changing

Jeanette M

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

The whole Fortell experience has been extraordinary -- a breed apart from other brands, and the hearing aids deliver exactly as promised.

Overall

Ron F

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I can't believe I forget I'm wearing hearing aids. I'm so happy with the quality. Thank you!

Everyday life

Sharon K

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Initial appointment with and follow-up by audiologist was excellent.

Care

Leonard P

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Fortell hearing aids turn a noisy restaurant into a quiet space, leaving only front voices. They have returned pleasant dining to me.

Noisy environments

Peter K

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

In restaurants, the way the A.I. mutes the noisy background so I can hear the person I'm with much more clearly is amazing.

Noisy environments

Stephanie G

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

So comfortable you don't even know they're there. And the hearing improvement is beyond belief.

Everyday life

Charles N

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Your hearing aids are tremendous -- really life-enhancing for me. As an Apple consultant, I'm impressed with the iPhone connectivity and your app.

Technology

Douglas M

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

The customer service has been exceptional.

Service

Wade S

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Incredibly knowledgeable, thoughtful and engaging team. I've been waiting for this to exist!

Care

Taylor R

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

The noise cancellation is one of the best. It allows me to hear speech without being overwhelmed by the surrounding noises.

Noise cancellation

Jack L

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

They are truly changing the hearing market for the better. Excellent customer experience and outstanding product!

Overall

Shawn R

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I feel like I'm getting top-notch care and help with my new hearing aids. My hearing is better now than it has been for quite a while.

Care

Susan W

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Communication with support and my audiologist has been easy and responsive.

Service

Lisa P

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I've been telling the people I refer about the sophistication of your audiological examination. It's a wow.

Care

Alice C

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Fantastic product, great people, wonderful company with a compelling vision.

Overall

Brian H

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

The AI technology improves the experience so much that I can't imagine going back to regular hearing aids. Try it, you will be convinced!

Technology

Andrés B

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I enjoy music again! I played the radio and the music came alive. I haven't had that for years.

Audio quality

Katherine W

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

The AI filters out background noise so I can understand conversation, even voices with accents. I often forget I'm wearing them.

Everyday life

Paula R

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I took an older family member to Fortell and the results were fantastic: hearing better, especially in loud places. Great tech, great team.

Care

Andrew H

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

After 20+ years and every type and brand, these have been a real game changer. I can now have conversations in all kinds of situations, which was not the case in the past.

Life-changing

Betty W

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

It solves exactly the problem I needed solved -- distinguishing voices in the midst of ambient noise -- and it does so in a well-thought-through way. The design reminds me an awful lot of my Tesla.

Technology

Jim R

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

The ambient noise cancellation is better than any other hearing aid I've used. I also love the after-sales care and the ability to get software upgrades through the phone.

Noise cancellation

Ewen S