Nuance Audio glasses are innovative smart glasses that combine prescription eyewear with discreet hearing aid technology. These glasses, with built in hearing aids, offer a seamless blend of style, functionality, and accessibility, making them ideal for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
EssilorLuxottica, the company behind well-known eyewear brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley, is the developer of Nuance Audio glasses. In 2023, the company acquired Israeli startup Nuance Hearing to integrate its advanced beamforming audio technology into stylish prescription glasses. The result is a groundbreaking product that seamlessly combines vision correction with open-ear hearing enhancement, targeting the 1.25 billion people worldwide with mild to moderate hearing loss.
The Nuance Audio glasses are priced at approximately $1,100 USD in the United States. This cost positions them as a more affordable alternative to traditional prescription hearing aids, which can range from $2,000 to $7,000.
✅ Discreet design
✅ All-in-one convenience
✅ Comfortable fit
✅ Stylish and customizable
✅ Smart audio technology and low latency audio
❌ Limited to mild to moderate hearing loss
❌ High upfront cost
❌ Battery life constraints
❌ Limited availability – As of now, only available in select regions and retailers.
❌ Style options may vary – Not all frame styles are available in every location or for all prescriptions.
Nuance Audio eyeglasses are now widely available across the United States through EssilorLuxottica’s retail network, including LensCrafters, Target Optical, and Pearle Vision stores. In addition to in-store availability, they can also be purchased online through select authorized optical and audiology retailers.
Nuance Audio Hearing glasses were officially released in the United States on April 8, 2025, at a launch event held at Hero NYC in Rockefeller Center. EssilorLuxottica’s Nuance Audio Glasses were FDA approved and received CE certification, launching first in the U.S. and Italy, with wider availability planned across Europe throughout the year.
Nuance Audio glasses | Traditional HA | |
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Design |
Stylish eyewear with hearing aids built into glasses, looks like regular glasses |
Discreet ear-worn devices, visible on or in the ear |
Audio quality |
Good sound clarity with directional microphones and beamforming |
High-performance audio tailored for various hearing profiles |
Streaming |
No Bluetooth streaming for music or calls |
Some models offer Bluetooth, but streaming may be limited |
Battery life |
8–10 hours |
From 16 hours to several days |
Comfort |
Comfortable |
Can cause ear fatigue or discomfort over long use |
Customization |
Adjustable via mobile app for personalized sound settings |
Highly customizable with audiologist support |
Use case |
Ideal for mild to moderate hearing loss and daily lifestyle integration |
Suitable for a wider range of hearing loss, including severe |
Cost |
Approximately $1,100 USD (OTC) |
Typically $2,000–$7,000, often requires clinical fitting |
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