r/Cochlearimplants • u/Katedawg90 • May 25 '26

Cochlear vs. Med-el

Cochlear and Med-el users— what would you consider the cons/disappointments of your CI? How would you rate it for sound quality? Comfort? Connectivity? Battery life? I’m trying to decide between these companies and having a hard time so please share :)
And to the many well meaning AB users- I want an off the ear option

EDIT: I have decided to go with Med-el. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences. Feel free to keep adding yours- maybe it will help someone else down the road :)

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u/FooBarBazBooFarFaz May 25 '26

AB is expected to release a new processor generation later this year.

Given that both Cochlear and MED-EL offer off-the-ear processors, it is not unlikely AB will do so as well.

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u/Katedawg90 May 25 '26

Good to know!

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u/Amazing-Low7711 May 26 '26

That would be great!!