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Sennheiser All-Day Clear

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  • Comprehensive Set-up Service: One of our Audiologists will assist you with setup remotely.
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Our Top Overall OTC Pick in 2025

Sennheiser is our top pick for OTC hearing aids under $1,000. Made by Sonova, the world’s leading hearing aid manufacturer, these devices offer versatile Bluetooth connectivity and one of the most user-friendly apps available. In our audiology tests, Sennheiser performs impressively with background noise—in some cases outshining prescription devices that cost 4–5 times as much. 

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In 2022, the renowned headphone and speaker brand Sennheiser was acquired by Sonova, the world’s top hearing aid manufacturer (maker of Phonak and Unitron). The move initially puzzled some, but Sennheiser (and Sonova) soon announced plans to enter the over-the-counter hearing aid market.

Today, the Sennheiser All Day Clear is our best-selling and top-performing behind-the-ear OTC hearing aid.

Many customers find it delivers sound quality comparable to Phonak hearing aids—unsurprising given they share the same manufacturer. However, Sennheiser may not suit everyone. The devices are available only in a behind-the-ear style (see Sony for our top in-ear pick), are best suited for mild-to-moderate hearing loss and require some basic tech savvy (use of a smartphone) for setup.

What We Like

  • Affordable, High-Quality Sound Processing: The Sennheiser All-Day Clear offers top-tier sound-processing technology for under $1,000, similar to technology found in $5,000+ devices at local clinics.
  • Strong Background Noise Management: Sonova's expertise in sound quality shines through with background noise reduction and sudden sound management.
  • Lightweight and Comfortable Design: These hearing aids are lightweight and fit comfortably behind the ear, with a design that’s actually smaller than Phonak's latest flagship model. The All-Day Clear comes with a wide variety of domes, ensuring a fit for nearly every ear canal.
  • Rechargeable Batteries: All Day Clear has rechargeable batteries that last 16 hours on a single charge. 
  • User-Friendly App: The All-Day Clear app is straightforward to set up and use. Instead of using traditional tone testing, it features a series of real-world conversations, allowing users to select the sound quality they prefer.
  • EQ Customization and Music Listening: The app includes optional EQ adjustments and a dedicated music program for personalized audio experiences. 

How Programming Works

Sennheiser All-Day Clear is designed for easy, user-friendly programming that doesn’t require a visit to a clinic. The setup process is done through the All-Day Clear smartphone app (available via iPhone or Android devices).

  • Conversation-Based Tuning: Instead of traditional tone tests, the app plays a series of conversations into your hearing aids. You’ll select the sound variations that feel the most comfortable and natural to you. The app then uses those selections to shape your hearing program. 
  • Fine-Tuning Options: Once you’ve completed the initial setup, the app offers a simple but powerful set of features including an EQ adjustment section and a music program. Not that you can change your program and volume using onboard buttons without your phone present. 
  • Comprehensive Set-up Service: While many users can set up their devices independently, Soundly customers benefit from a complimentary setup call with one of our on-staff audiologists. This personalized support ensures each device is optimized for the wearer’s unique needs, providing peace of mind and a seamless start with Sennheiser All-Day Clear.

Who Is A Candidate?

The ideal Sennheiser All Day Clear wearer is looking for a reasonably priced hearing aid from a top manufacturer. Key points to keep in mind:

  • Mild-Moderate Hearing Loss: Sennheiser All-Day Clear is ideal for individuals with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Not sure about your hearing loss? Take our hearing test to assess your hearing, and our team can review your results to help confirm if this model is right for you. Watch an in-depth video explaining how to read a hearing test here.
  • Caregiver-Friendly: The All-Day Clear is a great choice for caregivers setting up devices on behalf of a loved one. With phone-free adjustment buttons, caregivers can manage settings easily without needing the wearer to interact with a smartphone.
  • Behind-the-Ear Preference: This model is designed for those who prefer a comfortable, behind-the-ear style. Many experienced wearers appreciate this design for reduced occlusion and all-day comfort.
  • Simple, Self-Directed Setup: With the All-Day Clear app, users can independently complete the setup process. The app’s conversation-based tuning and intuitive controls make it easy for users who want straightforward customization without complex tech skills.

Overall Thoughts

Sennheiser All-Day Clear is the OTC hearing aid we recommend to friends and family who want a pair of quality hearing aids for under $1,000. Based on our reviews and customer feedback, there isn’t a behind-the-ear product on the market with better fundamentals and sound quality.

The one drawback? Sennheiser All-Day Clear comes with a charging case that must be plugged in while in use. If you can find a convenient charging location near an outlet, it’s hard to beat Sennheiser’s overall value.

Pros 👍
  • Premium technology for significantly less than prescription channels
  • Bluetooth streaming and hands-free calls (Android and iPhone)
  • Comfortable all-day form factor
  • 100-day risk-free returns

Cons 👎
  • Charger must be plugged into an outlet while in use
  • Requires a smartphone for programming
  • Only available in one color (silver and black)
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Soundly Scorecard
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Hearing Loss Level 🔊
Mild - Moderate
  • All-Day Clear is an OTC product appropriate for mild-moderate hearing loss levels
  • If you have more significant hearing loss you might consider local or Telehealth care. Read more about prescription Vs. OTC hearing aids here
Care Type 🏥
Over-The-Counter
  • Available for purchase online via Soundly
  • Does not require a prescription from a doctor
  • Customize your hearing aids with the Sennheiser All-Day Clear app
  • Soundly customers get a complimentary guided setup session
Sound Quality 🔊
Strong in Background Noise
  • Sennheiser offers impressive underlying background noise management technology
  • We found this product performed at a similar level to top prescription brands
Comfort 🦻
Very Comfortable For All-Day Wear
  • Comfortable receiver-in-canal style is great for all day wear
Style  💫
Behind The Ear
  • Sits behind the ear with a receiver (speaker) that reaches into the ear canal
  • The form factor of Sennheiser All-Day Clear is comparable to leading prescription hearing aids like Phonak Lumity
  • Available in a dual-tone black and silver
  • Choose between slim and non-slim versions (we recommend the non-slim option for most people)
Battery 🔋
Rechargeable
  • Sennheiser All-Day Clear comes with rechargeable batteries
  • 16 hours of wear on a single charge
  • Recharge case must be plugged into the wall while in use
Connection 📡
Bluetooth Available
  • All-Day Clear streams to all devices including iPhone and Android
  • All Day Clear allows hands free phone calls on both iPhone and Android
  • Streaming quality is similar to the top prescription products on the market
Dexterity Level 🤏
Average
  • All-Day Clear is reasonably easy to handle but does require the wearer to place the hearing aid behind their ear and insert the receiver into the ear (consistent across all behind-the-ear styles)
  • The All-Day Clear recharge case has ports that must be in contact for charging. This type of charger is more difficult than premium conduction chargers which do not require ports to be touching
Waterproof Level 💦
IP68
  • Sennheiser All-Day Clear hearing aids have an IP68 rating
  • These devices can be submerged in up to one meter of water for 30 minutes without damage
App features 📱
Has An App
  • The Sennheiser All-Day Clear app enables setup and customization of your hearing aids
  • The smartphone app allows on-the-go volume and sound quality adjustments
  • The All-Day Clear app has a music and automatic program but does not offer Tinnitus masking, program creation or other advanced features
How to Purchase Through Soundly
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You can purchase Sennheiser All Day Clear hearing aids directly through Soundly and access upgraded care and services. 

  • All orders come with 100-day risk-free returns. Exclusively on Soundly.
  • Soundly is an official Sennheiser retailer.
  • Your purchase comes with Soundly's comprehensive set-up service. 
  • All orders come with free shipping.
  • Soundly offers MSRP pricing and deals. We will match the price of any other official retailer for the same product and terms.  
  • Your purchase comes with 45-day price-drop protection

Purchase on this page or contact our team to purchase over the phone. Your hearing aids will be shipped to your home along with setup instructions and an optional guided setup call with one of our hearing professionals.

All-Day Clear Vs. All-Day Clear Slim
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Sennheiser offers two models of their All Day Clear product. Soundly has chosen to sell and support only the All Day Clear version, not the All Day Clear Slim version. Both devices are identical on the inside, offering the same battery life, sound processing, and streaming capabilities.

We found that the smaller All Day Clear receiver in the ear was more comfortable than the larger piece that comes with the Slim version. While the Slim form factor looks unique, it is actually larger than the non-slim version. Ultimately All Day Clear wins on comfort, size and overall appearance on ear.

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Blake Cadwell
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Blake Cadwell

Sennheiser is unarguably one of the elite names in audio. Musicians and audiophiles love the brand's purist approach to sound, and Sennheiser's $60K headphones have made a habit of going viral on YouTube for invoking tears among audiophile listeners. 

So when hearing aid giant Sonova purchased Sennheiser in 2022, I got excited. A little over a year later, Sennheiser (under new ownership) officially joined the OTC hearing aid market. All-Day Clear is Sennheiser's first bonafide hearing aid, and it's pretty great. 

After wearing the Sennheiser All Day Clear for over six months and fitting it on thousands of ears through Soundly.com customers, I rank it as our top OTC hearing aid of 2025.

Prefer to watch? Here's my full review. 👇

Sennheiser All-Day Clear Unboxing

Sennheiser hearing aids arrive in a well-packed box containing two hearing aids, a charger, eartips, wax guards, and a cleaning brush. Inside, you'll find instructions for downloading the Sennheiser app on both Android and iPhone.

To make setup even easier, we’ll email you a checklist and demo video as well. Plus, if you purchase through Soundly, you get a complimentary audiologist setup call to guide you through the entire process in real-time.

Unboxing Sennheiser All Day Clear hearing aids.

Form and Fit

The Sennheiser All Day Clear hearing aids feature a receiver-in-canal (RIC) design, with the main body resting behind the ear and a small speaker delivering sound into the ear canal. This style is known for its all-day comfort.

Sennheiser All Day Clear in my ears and compared to prescription-leader, Phonak.

For the best fit, ensure the wire sits flush against your ear and experiment with the included eartips to find the most comfortable option. If needed, Soundly offers alternate sizes and styles of eartips to ensure the perfect fit.

Changing dome tips on All-Day Clear hearing aids

Programming and App Controls

Once you’ve unboxed your new Sennheiser hearing aids, it’s time to connect them to your smartphone and personalize them to your hearing needs. The Sennheiser All Day Clear can accommodate thousands of mild-to-moderate hearing configurations, and setup is quick and user-friendly.

Step 1: Download The App

Start by downloading the Sennheiser All-Day Clear app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Simply search for "Sennheiser All-Day Clear" and hit download.

Step 2: Bluetooth Pairing

Open the newly downloaded app and follow the on-screen instructions to connect your hearing aids to your phone via Bluetooth.

Open your Sennheiser All-Day Clear app and follow the instructions

Step 3: Create a Sound Profile

The app will guide you through an initial setup test. You’ll listen to a recorded track and provide feedback on volume and frequencies, allowing the system to tailor your hearing experience. Sonova, the manufacturer behind Sennheiser’s hearing aids, leverages decades of hearing health expertise to make this process fairly simple while gathering critical data.

Based on my testing here in the Soundly Studio, Sennheiser does an excellent job mapping back to the frequencis in my specific hearing loss.

Sound profile being created in All-Day Clear hearing aids

Step 4: Control Your Hearing Aids

Once your sound profile is set, you’ll gain access to the app’s main controls, including:

  • Volume Control – Adjust overall sound levels.
  • Split Volume Control – Customize volume separately for each ear.
  • Equalizer Control – Fine-tune bass, treble, and mids to your preference.

These adjustments build upon the customizations you made in Step 3. You can also control volume and switch programs using the onboard buttons on the device itself. I often use these buttons throughout the day to quickly increase volume or reduce noise in loud environments.

Further Sennheiser app controls

Final Thoughts

So the big question: is All-Day Clear a good hearing aid? 

Simply put, yes. The Sennheiser All Day Clear is our top-ranked OTC hearing aid under $1,000, offering the best sound quality I’ve experienced in a self-fitting, over-the-counter device.

Beyond performance, the overall value of this product is hard to beat. For under $1,000, you get a high-quality hearing aid backed by Sonova’s industry-leading technology, plus a free audiologist setup call to ensure a smooth experience. On top of that, Soundly offers a 100-day return policy, giving you plenty of time to decide if it’s the right fit.

I’ve worn Sonova’s flagship Phonak Infinio, and while its advanced features—like more app customization and a portable charge case—are impressive, the All Day Clear is built on the same core technology at a fraction of the price.

What gives me even more confidence in recommending this product?

Over the past year, Soundly has shipped hearing aids to thousands of customers, and the Sennheiser All Day Clear has the lowest return rate and highest satisfaction rating among OTC brands. That data speaks for itself.

If you have questions about Sennheiser or any other product that we carry, get in touch at [email protected] or via our main line.

Blake Cadwell
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Blake Cadwell
Soundly Staff
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Blake Cadwell, a hearing aid wearer and co-founder of Soundly, started the company after a frustrating search for the right hearing aids.

What began as a passion project has grown into one of the leading destinations for hearing health research and shopping in the U.S. Today, Soundly helps thousands of customers each year find and adjust to hearing aids, making the process easier and more accessible.

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