ReSound Savi: Essential Tech in a Budget-Friendly Line

ReSound launched the Savi “essential” hearing aid family in February 2025 alongside its current premium flagship line, ReSound Vivia. Savi is designed to provide clear sound, comfortable wear, and future-proof connectivity at a more accessible price point. It incorporates many of ReSound’s latest core technologies—most notably Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio with Auracast™ broadcast streaming in all but one model—but without the more advanced, costly AI-driven features of the Vivia line.

This means Savi receiver-in-ear (RIE) and in-the-canal (ITC) users receive the same new wireless protocols for direct phone/audio streaming and Auracast public broadcasts as Vivia. However, Savi omits the separate Deep Neural Network (DNN) noise-processing chip and other advanced algorithms to keep costs down.

Savi RIEs can accommodate a wide range of hearing loss, from mild to profound, thanks to support for Low, Medium, High, and Ultra Power receivers. ReSound also improved RIE wearer comfort with reworked ear domes and field‐replaceable microphone filters to reduce maintenance. Despite its economical positioning, these models boast robust all-weather durability (IP68-rated).

In February 2026, the ReSound Savi line expanded with its new ITC and Completely-in-Canal (CIC) custom styles—the former being the first-ever essential wireless ITC to support Auracast broadcast audio.

HearingTracker and the HearAdvisor lab have not yet tested Savi, so we don’t have in-depth data on its performance. Stay tuned for this information in the future.

Who Should Consider Savi?

Savi is designed as essential hearing tech—quality sound, reliable connectivity, and solid battery life—for budget-minded users who want ReSound’s latest platform without paying for premium extras. If you want access to today’s most advanced streaming standards but don’t necessarily need or want the AI-driven noise-reduction features found in Vivia, Savi’s more economical price tag could be worth a look.

Here's a table that compares the key features offered in the five Savi models:

ReSound Savi Models

Savi is offered in three RIE behind-ear models and two custom in-ear styles.

Savi Wireless RIE and ITC Hearing Aids

Savi RIEs come in one rechargeable microRIE, two battery-powered RIE styles, and one ITC battery-powered model. These aids are built on ReSound’s new 360 sound processing chipset and thus share common technology and features, with differences mostly in power source and size.

The Savi ITC and RIEs feature wireless compatibility with ReSound’s 2.4 GHz accessories (TV Streamer 2, Multi Mic+, etc.) and the Smart 3D smartphone app. They are controlled via the app and onboard push-button controls for program and volume adjustment (with slight variations noted below).

• Savi miniRIE Rechargeable (RIE 60): The most popular product in the Savi line, this is an ultra-compact micro receiver-in-ear style with an integrated lithium-ion rechargeable battery. This is ReSound’s smallest RIE form factor—practically invisible behind the ear—yet it provides “all-day” power (up to ~30 hours on a full charge). In typical use, users can expect around 24 hours of runtime, and even heavy streaming should yield roughly 20 hours of use. A quick-charge feature gives about 2.7 hours of use from just a 10-minute charge (exact duration varies with use, severity of hearing loss streaming time, and age of device). The miniRIE has a single push-button for control and supports four different receivers (LP, MP, HP, UP) which range from low-power to ultra-power. There is no telecoil in this small model, although telecoil functionality is available via the Multi Mic+ accessory. Savi’s rechargeable models are compatible with ReSound’s charger line: users may opt for a simple Desktop Charger (plug-in dock) or the Premium Charger that contains an internal battery for 3 extra full charges on the go. This model comes in 5 metallic colors.

The Savi 61 and 62 are very similar in function. Both offer almost all of ReSound's basic product features, as listed in the table below for the miniRITE 60 model. Here are the key differences:

• Savi RIE 61: A traditional RIE with a size 312 zinc-air disposable battery. This model has a very small behind-the-ear profile, just slightly larger than the miniRIE, mostly due to the battery door. The 312 battery is replaceable and typically lasts about 5 days; it usually powers the aid for around 4-7 days under regular use (varies with use/streaming, device age, hearing loss, etc.). The RIE 61 features a push-button control and four receiver options, accommodating most types of hearing loss. It does not have an internal telecoil, but it can access loop systems via the ReSound Multi Mic+ accessory if needed.
• Savi RIE 62: A slightly larger RIE model that uses a size 13 zinc-air battery which can provide longer life (or more capacity for severe hearing losses) than a 312 (often ~1-2 extra days of use per battery under similar conditions). This RIE 62 is equipped with a multi-function push button and is the only Savi with an internal telecoil coil (T-coil) for direct use with hearing loops and phone handsets. Like the others, it supports the full range of receiver power options (LP through UP). Despite its slightly bigger size to accommodate the 13 battery and T-coil, the RIE 62 remains a discreet behind-the-ear device.

• Savi ITC: The Savi ITC is billed as the first-ever wireless in-ear solution to feature Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Audio with Auracast. That means it can stream Bluetooth directly to iPhones and newer Android devices, but it does not offer hands-free calling for some Android devices (please check the compatibility page). The Savi ITC comes in two tech tiers (levels 2 & 3) and uses a size 312 battery. It can be controlled via an onboard button, as well as the ReSound app. Built for both discretion and connectivity, this hearing aid has most of the features you'll find in the RIEs, including ReSound's All Around Soft Switching, Adaptive/Fixed Directionality, NoiseTracker II, SoundShaper, Wind Guard, and Impulse Noise Reduction (Level 3 only). It comes in six color options.

Across the Savi RIE and ITC models, users get a solid set of modern hearing aid features, albeit scaled back from the Vivia flagship level. The table below provides a simplified summary of Savi model and tech level features.

Savi RIE and ITC aids feature ear-to-ear wireless communication to synchronize volume and program changes, as well as Binaural Directionality between the left and right devices for the RIEs. They're fully compatible with the ReSound Smart 3D app and support ReSound Assist and Assist Live remote services (i.e., remote fine-tuning with or without the provider and firmware updates via the cloud). A tinnitus sound generator is built in for those who need tinnitus relief sound options.

Hands-free calling is available with compatible smartphones for the RIEs and ITC; Savi functions as a true wireless headset for iPhone 11+ and select Android phones that use Bluetooth LE for bi-directional audio (please check the ReSound compatibility page for your phone model). If your smartphone doesn’t support hands-free calling with Savi, you’ll still be able to hear the person on the line through both hearing aids, but you’ll need to speak into your phone for them to hear you.

The Savi RIEs have an ingress protection (IP) rating of IP68, meaning they’re highly resistant to dust/dirt and can withstand immersion in 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes (we don’t suggest trying this!).

Savi CIC Non-Wireless Hearing Aid

With ReSound's release of their Savi ITC, they also introduced a non-wireless completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aid with a size 10A replaceable battery for those who want a nearly invisible ReSound aid in the essential category. The new CIC comes in two tech tiers (Levels 2 & 3) but does not offer Bluetooth connectivity, so it doesn't include many of the wireless features that make the rest of the Savi line truly unique. However, it offers ReSound's Noise Reduction, Wind Guard, Feedback Management, and Impulse Noise Reduction (Level 3 only) in a very small, affordable package. The CIC comes in six color options.

How much does Savi cost?

ReSound Savi is positioned as an affordable alternative in ReSound’s lineup. Because Savi is new, we don’t have a lot of data about it’s pricing at different clinics, and hearing aid prices vary by provider and are often bundled with services. However, third-party sources indicate that Savi (and its Beltone twin, Commence) are roughly in the $1500-$3000 range per pair for the average retail purchase. HearingTracker’s industry survey lists Beltone Commence (essential line) at $2,300–$3,000 per pair, compared to $6,000+ per pair for flagship-level products.

Impressive features for an essential-level product

Although HearAdvisor has not yet tested ReSound Savi for performance, this "essential level" hearing aid appears to offer an impressive and comprehensive feature set for everyday listening. This includes 12-band or 10-band WARP signal processing (depending on the technical level), feedback cancellation, and effective noise management, with the RIE and ITC models offering automatic directional microphones, tinnitus relief, wireless streaming, and mobile app control, among other features.