Lucid Fio In-The-Ear Review

Prices, Sound Recordings, Models

Blake Cadwell

Amy Sarow, AuD, CCC-A

Review updated Jan 24, 2024

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In the Ear

Rechargeable

OTC

Affordable

$ 999.00 / pair

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4.4

11 Reviews

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Fio is Lucid's invisible-style product that offers rechargeable batteries and allows customization using the Lucid app. The Lucid Fio is a lot like the Eargo hearing aid (although slightly larger) at around 40% less price. Like Eargo (and most invisible hearing aids), Fio does not allow Bluetooth streaming. One notable feature in Fio is that in order to adjust programs or the volume, you will need to place the devices back in their recharge case.

Pros

Rechargeable and nearly invisible

Easy to handle and comfortable in the ear

Affordable compared to other invisible options

Cons

Must place the product back in the case to recharge

Slightly larger than competing options from Eargo

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Soundly Scorecard

Hearing Loss Level 🔊

Mild - Moderate

Lucid Fio hearing aids are sold over the counter and are appropriate for those with mild-moderate hearing loss
If you have more significant hearing loss it is recommended that you access professional care through Telehealth or local care

Care Type 🏥

Over-The-Counter

Available for purchase online or at retail stores like Walgreens and Best Buy
Does not require a prescription from a doctor
Customize your hearing aids with an onboard hearing test and app-controls

Sound Quality 🔊

Average in Background Noise, Less Comfortable Fit

Fio is manufactured by Lucid Hearing and has some built-in background noise reduction algorithms
The Lucid app gives you some control over background noise management

Comfort 🦻

Somewhat Comfortable for All-Day Wear

Fio sits inside of the ear and can be less comfortable (also more affordable) than custom-molded in-the-ear options

Style 💫

In-The-Ear

Sit inside the ear
Only available in one completely-in-canal size (nearly invisible in many ears)
Only available in silver

Battery 🔋

Rechargeable Only

Lucid Fio hearing aids are rechargeable
16 hours of battery life on a single charge
Each pair of hearing aids comes with a small and portable recharge case

Connection 📡

Bluetooth Not Available

Lucid Fio does not come with Bluetooth streaming

Dexterity Level 🤏

Average

Lucid Fio is small but comes with rechargeable batteries which prevents difficult battery changes
Lucid Fio has a pull-tab on each device which makes removal easier

Waterproof Level 💦

N/A

Lucid Fio hearing aids are not advertised as water resistant. Keep these devices away from water when possible.

App features 📱

Has An App

Fio has access to the Lucid Hearing app which includes an onboard hearing test and manual controls for bass and treble
Fio must be in the recharge case during app adjustments (no adjusting while they are in your ear)

How It Works

Lucid Fio is available over-the-counter, meaning you can purchase the hearing aids online or at a local retail store (some Walmart stores and Sam's Club).

Once you receive your new hearing aids, you'll use the Lucid app to customize the amplification and frequency to match your hearing loss. Unlike some other OTC devices, Lucid does not administer a hearing test through their app; instead, they give you access to a control panel and an interactive chart called Lucid Shape. You will use those tools to customize the hearing aids to your comfort.

If you have questions or issues along the way, you can call the Lucid support team for live troubleshooting and advice.

What's Included

Two Fio hearing aids and a recharging case

Charging cord

1-year warranty

Return Policy

Return policy varies by retailer but is at least 60 days from purchase.

Technology

Fio uses multiple microphones to analyze the soundscape around you and converts that signal into amplified sound played through a tiny speaker placed directly in your ear. Fio isn't as high-tech as other hearing aids on the market but prioritizes clear sound in the smallest package possible.

Notable Lucid Fio features:

✔️ Nearly invisible unless someone looks directly in your ear

✔️ Self-fit using the Lucid app

✔️ Rechargeable with 16 hours of battery life

✔️ Available in aluminum

❌ No Bluetooth streaming is available

"Comfortable fit and love the ability to adjust the hearing aids volume as well as fine tuning the program for each ear. So far I am extremely pleased with fio. Much more comfortable and inconspicuous than the behind the ear hearing aids I had. Love that they are rechargeable and the price is amazing."

— James Poe

"I have had the Fio Hearing Aids for 2 weeks now and they work great. Having the ability to adjust the overall volume and frequency volumes independently for each ear is very nice and ads a custom feature to these hearing aids that make them worth every penny!!"

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"I have this new product and truly enjoy them! they are super compact and very discreet. The audibility is wonderful, and I would recommend them to anyone in the market for something new and inexpensive. Easy to use and sleek! Thank you."

— Matteo Mango

"They fit well, better then the Sony hearing aids I had,the sound quality is great but the biggest downside that you have to take them out of your ears and put them in the case to adjust the volume. With my old hearing aids if you walk in to a noisy room you could turn down the volume using your phone. I am constantly taking them out of my ears to make adjustments"

— Charles

"performance varies hour to hour, day to day, I tried to adjust the hearing aids for human voice frequencies but it didn't improve the performance. at full charge they chirped incessantly when exposed to higher frequencies. After 2 or 3 hours it leveled off to tolerable. After about 8 hours performance was very poor and full charges lasted less than 12 hours. Back they go!"

— Larry Weav

"They did not wok for me had to return them"

— Marvin Miller

"My husband loves these tiny hearing aids! At first we didn't think they were loud enough, but with a quick call to the company we were able to get them adjusted and now they are just perfect! I am loving being able to have conversations in restraunts again. THank yoU!"

— Diana

"Well, it has been a week, and my husband can hear virtually everything. I had hoped for him to be able to decipher sound a little easier, but the FIO aids have restored his ability to hear and to interact with us naturally. I didn't even know that was possible with an OTC product."

— Dawn

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