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The Original, Best Free Online Hearing Test
Take our free online hearing test at home and find out if you have hearing loss in either ear. It takes about 15 minutes, and your results are instant.
- Instant, Private Results
- Takes About 15 Minutes
- Designed By Audiologists
Instant, Private Results
Takes About 15 Minutes
Designed By Audiologists
How Audicus Created the First Online Hearing Test
Our team, led by a neuroscience engineer, spent two years researching, designing, and verifying the science before testing hundreds of people across multiple trials.
In May 2017, the test launched — checking both ears against a wide range of sound frequencies at varying decibel volumes. It was the first online hearing test accurate enough to program custom hearing aids from the results.
How Audicus Created the First Online Hearing Test
Our team, led by a neuroscience engineer, spent two years researching, designing, and verifying the science before testing hundreds of people across multiple trials.
In May 2017, the test launched — checking both ears against a wide range of sound frequencies at varying decibel volumes. It was the first online hearing test accurate enough to program custom hearing aids from the results.
Why We Made It an Online Hearing Test
We wanted an easier way for people to get their hearing tested — faster, more affordable, and more convenient than anything that came before. You can learn about your hearing from home in just a few minutes, with accurate, instant results.
Why We Made It an Online Hearing Test
We wanted an easier way for people to get their hearing tested — faster, more affordable, and more convenient than anything that came before. You can learn about your hearing from home in just a few minutes, with accurate, instant results.
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"I felt good about the people, the company, and the fact that Audicus wants me to have a good experience."
Gene S. - Des Moines, IA
"I have been a customer for years and it seems to only get better. Nice people and great care with incredibly updated tech."
Ann L. - Scottsdale, AZ
"I can finally stop reading lips – I can hear! It's difficult when you're a social person to not be in the conversation but with hearing aids, I don't miss a thing."
Jack S. - New York, NY
"I felt good about the people, the company, and the fact that Audicus wants me to have a good experience."
Gene S. - Des Moines, IA
"I have been a customer for years and it seems to only get better. Nice people and great care with incredibly updated tech."
Ann L. - Scottsdale, AZ
"I can finally stop reading lips – I can hear! It's difficult when you're a social person to not be in the conversation but with hearing aids, I don't miss a thing."
Jack S. - New York, NY
HOW IT WORKS
What to Expect: Four Steps to Instant Results
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Grab Headphones
Earbuds work best. Find a quiet room and set your device volume to about 50%.
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15 MIN
Take the Test
Listen for tones across six speech frequencies. The test checks both ears, independently.
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Get Your Results
Review your hearing needs and schedule your free consultation with a hearing expert.
About 15 minutesNo clinic visit or credit cardEarbuds and a quiet room
YOUR RESULTS
What Your Results Mean
Your results show the softest sound you can hear at each of six frequencies, in each ear, measured in decibels (dB). The higher the number, the louder a sound has to be before you hear it.
Mild to moderate hearing loss is the range OTC hearing aids are made for, and your results help our team identify and program your hearing aids. Compare our hearing aids
Already Have Results? Upload Them Next.
If you've taken a clinical audiogram or another hearing test, send us your results and our audiologists will use them to custom-program your hearing aids.
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Reviewed by a licensed U.S. audiologist
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Already Have Results? Upload Them Next.
If you've taken a clinical audiogram or another hearing test, send us your results and our audiologists will use them to custom-program your hearing aids.
PDF, JPG, or PNG accepted
Reviewed by a licensed U.S. audiologist
Free, no obligation
ONLINE VS. IN-CLINIC
Online Hearing Test vs. In-Clinic Hearing Test
An online hearing test is a screener: a fast, free way to learn whether you have hearing loss and how much. An in-clinic test is a full medical exam. If you notice sudden hearing loss, ear pain, dizziness or ringing in one ear, see a doctor first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have something else on your mind? Call us at 855-971-0451 Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm EST.
What is the benefit of taking a hearing test online?
The main benefits are cost, convenience, and speed. The Online Hearing Test (OHT) is typically more accessible than alternative tests, many of which take longer to schedule and require payment.
Unlike other hearing tests, the OHT is free and doesn’t require an in-office visit with an audiologist, so you’re able to assess your hearing and order custom-programmed hearing aids all from home.
What is the Online Hearing Test?
The OHT is a pure-tone hearing test that’s been validated by extensive research and testing. First developed in 2015, it’s considered one of the best options for testing hearing online and is designed to make getting information about your hearing abilities easy, fast, and free.
How accurate is the Audicus Online Hearing Test?
The Online Hearing Test is highly accurate, having been validated by similar clinical measures. When compared to a Clinical Audiogram, which is considered the gold standard testing option, results are within 10 dBs 85% of the time.
Compare this to another clinical audiogram, which delivers results within 10 dBs 90% of the time, and you can see that both of these measures are quite effective at accurately assessing hearing loss.
Are Online Hearing Tests accurate?
Online hearing tests can be accurate, especially if they have proven reliability and validity like the Audicus OHT. That being said, it’s important to remember that online hearing tests are subject to errors just like any other self-administered assessment.
Equipment and environment are the primary factors that have been shown to impact accuracy. For example, there may be some variance depending on the headphones you wear, or how noisy the environment you take your test in is.
At Audicus, we also offer the option of having equipment, like headphones, sent to your home to reduce the opportunity for error. We also recommend all hearing tests be taken in a quiet environment free from distractions and that you keep your computer or tablet volume at 50% for the duration of the test.
Can I take a hearing test on my phone?
Yes. The Audicus Online Hearing Test works in any web browser on a phone, tablet or computer. Use earbuds or headphones, find a quiet room and set your volume to about 50%.
Can I give myself a hearing test at home?
Yes. Our free online hearing test is designed to be taken on your own, at home, in about 15 minutes. It checks each ear separately and gives you instant results.
What makes a good online hearing test?
Look for a test that checks each ear separately, covers a range of frequencies, was designed by audiologists and has been compared against a clinical audiogram. The Audicus test meets all four.
Can this test diagnose my hearing impairment?
No. The test isn’t intended to be diagnostic in nature, but rather to be a tool used to help inform your hearing profile. The Online Hearing Test is considered a screener for hearing loss, instead of a comprehensive diagnostic assessment for hearing impairment.
What frequencies does the Online Hearing Test assess?
The following frequencies are tested: 500, 1K, 2K, 3K, 4K, 8K. At each frequency, tones are played between 5 dB and 80 dB, with 85dB considered “not heard”.
How long does a hearing test take?
The online hearing test is quick, taking about 15 minutes to complete.
How long will it take to get results?
To make things easy, results are available instantly. You’ll receive a follow-up email detailing your test results within an hour after taking the assessment.
How much does the Online Hearing Test cost?
The online hearing test is completely free! You will not be charged to take the test.
