Yeasound RIC800 Hearing Aids Review: Good Audio, Glitchy App

Christopher Null· Jun 29, 2026 · 10:33 AM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 43 views

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Integrated audio exam is especially quick and easy.TIREDFrequent trouble with app/Bluetooth disconnects. Audiogram can’t be fine-tuned well.While the bulk of innovation in the over-the-counter hearing aid market revolves around more modern in-ear models, a new brand called Yeasound is proving there’s still some life left in the traditional behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid space. The company is relatively new, but it’s actually a subsidiary of Yealink, a Chinese telecom producer that’s been making headsets and phone hardware for 25 years.Yeasound’s BTE hearing aids currently come in two versions.

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▪Integrated audio exam is especially quick and easy.TIREDFrequent trouble with app/Bluetooth disconnects.
▪Audiogram can’t be fine-tuned well.While the bulk of innovation in the over-the-counter hearing aid market revolves around more modern in-ear models, a new brand called Yeasound is proving there’s still some life left in the traditional beh
▪The company is relatively new, but it’s actually a subsidiary of Yealink, a Chinese telecom producer that’s been making headsets and phone hardware for 25 years.Yeasound’s BTE hearing aids currently come in two versions.

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Christopher NullGearJun 29, 2026 6:33 AMReview: Yeasound RIC800 Hearing AidsThese behind-the-ear hearing aids perform well, but the app experience is rocky.Courtesy of YeasoundTriangleUpBuy NowMultiple Buying Options Available$699 $599 at Yeasound$699 $599 at AmazonCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyRating:6/10Open rating explainerInformationWIREDBetter hearing assistance than expected at this price. Reliable streaming performance. Integrated audio exam is especially quick and easy.TIREDFrequent trouble with app/Bluetooth disconnects. Some muffling in mids and lows. Battery life didn’t measure up to claims.

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