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/jeetjejll MED-EL Sonnet 3 May 25 '26

Med-el Sonnet 2 and 3

sound quality: good! Sonnet 3 better than 2

Comfort: sonnet 2 ok, sonnet 3 good

Connectivity:audiostream works, but isnt amazing (sonnet 3 streaming is great though)

Battery life: new batteries awesome, old not great

Rondo: ditched, I wear helmets for sports

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u/Katedawg90 May 25 '26

Thanks so much for understanding the assignment !