AmpliHear hearing aids are sold online as rechargeable hearing help for under $100, with no prescription or hearing test needed. If you’ve priced hearing aids, that sounds like relief.
Before ordering, it helps to know what the device actually is, what the full checkout costs, and what happens if it doesn’t help.
Overview
A hearing aid in the ads, an amplifier on the site
The current seller, getamplihear.com, calls AmpliHear a noise-cancelling hearing aid amplifier. The same pages call it over-the-counter hearing aids and say it suits mild to severe hearing loss.
No FDA listing under the AmpliHear name
No device named AmpliHear appears in the FDA’s medical device registration and listing data. OTC hearing aids are FDA-regulated medical devices, and their boxes must say OTC hearing aid.
What it costs and what a return costs
One unit costs $99.99 and the preselected pair $149.98, plus $9.99 shipping. Returns need authorization, the buyer pays postage, and a 10% restocking fee may apply.
- Don’t buy AmpliHear as a substitute for an FDA-regulated hearing aid.
- See a doctor first for sudden hearing loss, ear pain or hearing loss in one ear.
- If you buy any OTC hearing aid, check the box for the words OTC and hearing aid.
- Keep your order email and tracking number in case you need to dispute the charge.
Is AmpliHear a Hearing Aid or a Sound Amplifier?
That question decides whether the product is meant for hearing loss at all. The FDA draws a sharp line between the two.
Since October 17, 2022, adults 18 and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss can buy OTC hearing aids in stores or online.
Those OTC hearing aids are medical devices, and the FDA regulates them for safety and effectiveness.
Personal sound amplification products, or PSAPs, are different. The FDA says they amplify sounds for people without hearing impairment and are not intended to compensate for hearing loss.
AmpliHear’s own headline reads Noise-Cancelling Hearing Aid Amplifier. Its body text then switches between hearing amplifiers, rechargeable hearing aids and over-the-counter hearing aids for seniors.
Parts of the copy come from other products. The home page mentions mist cooling, an air filter and a drain unclogger, and a sales-page table compares it with ordinary glasses.
The site also says AmpliHear suits mild to severe hearing impairment. The FDA says OTC hearing aids are only for perceived mild to moderate loss, not severe or profound loss.
A product sold as a hearing aid for severe loss, without a prescription, falls outside what the OTC category allows. Mixing the two labels leaves buyers unsure what they’re getting.
AmpliHear’s FDA Status
Every company that makes or imports medical devices for the US market has to register with the FDA and list its devices. That data is public.
A search of the FDA registration and listing database, through the agency’s openFDA service, returns no device with the proprietary name AmpliHear.
That doesn’t prove the parts inside are unsafe. It does mean nothing public shows AmpliHear being listed as a hearing aid of any kind under that name.
You can run the same check yourself on any hearing device. Search its brand name in the FDA’s public registration and listing database before you order.
The FDA also warns that labels such as FDA Registered or FDA Certified can be misleading. Look for the words OTC and hearing aid on the box instead.
What a Real OTC Hearing Aid Box Shows
The FDA requires specific information on the outside of every OTC hearing aid package, so you can judge it before opening.
- The words OTC and hearing aid, shown prominently.
- A warning against use by anyone under 18.
- The symptoms of mild to moderate hearing loss the device is meant for.
- Red-flag conditions that mean you should see a doctor first.
- Whether the device is used or rebuilt, and what batteries it needs.
- Whether a phone or remote is needed to control it.
- The manufacturer’s return policy, or a statement that there isn’t one.
A device that arrives without those details isn’t packaged as an OTC hearing aid, whatever the ad called it.
The FDA also says OTC hearing aids let users adjust settings to their own hearing through tools, tests or software.
What AmpliHear Costs
The checkout at getamplihear.com shows three bundles. The two-unit pack is selected when the page loads.
- 1 AmpliHear: $99.99.
- 2 AmpliHear: $149.98, or $74.99 each, preselected and labeled Most Popular.
- 3 AmpliHear: $194.97, or $64.99 each.
Shipping by USPS Ground adds $9.99, so the preselected order totals $159.97. A three-year extended warranty is offered for another $9.99 as a box you must tick yourself.
The discount labels don’t add up. The single unit claims to save 50%, yet lists an original price of $80.00, below its $99.99 sale price.
A banner says a promo code ends at midnight and a 55% discount has been applied. A timer says your order is reserved for ten minutes.
Sending it back costs extra. With a possible 10% restocking fee, a refund on the $149.98 pair could come back about $15 short, before you pay return postage.
The 2025 AmpliHear Listing
Our September 2025 report captured a different AmpliHear store page, titled Amplihear Hearing Aids (Official Retailer) 2025, with a price cut from $179.95 to $94.75.
That page promised a device for mild to moderate hearing loss, with wireless charging, a 20-hour battery and no hearing test. Its photos showed small in-ear units in a case.
The current site shows a behind-the-ear unit with a tube instead. So the AmpliHear name has been attached to at least two different looking devices.
Our 2025 report also said the product photos matched hearing aids sold on Alibaba and AliExpress for as little as $26.
The amplihear.com domain itself isn’t the seller. In 2025 it was a parked page offering the name for sale for $2,399, and today it redirects to a parking lander.
How the AmpliHear Checkout Builds Pressure
Step 1: A discount appears to be waiting
The sales page repeats Order Now and Get Up to 50% Off, then quotes a promo code that supposedly ends at midnight.
Step 2: A stock check runs before you see prices
A progress bar checks Warehouse #1, shows SOLD OUT, then finds 20 units at Warehouse #2. The wording is written into the page, so every visitor sees the same result.
Step 3: Media logos, reviews and buyer pop-ups add trust
The checkout shows Ads Seen On logos for Forbes, MSN, AOL, Yahoo, Lifehacker, Inc. and Grit Daily. No article from those outlets is linked or named.
The page code also picks random first names, cities and times every few seconds to show recent buyers. Those notices are generated, not taken from real orders.
The sales page claims 3,127 reviews but shows three. Neither getamplihear.com nor amplihear.com has a Trustpilot profile where buyers could leave their own.
Step 4: The bundle is chosen for you
The two-pack is preselected, so a buyer who wanted one device can easily pay $159.97 with shipping instead of $99.99 plus shipping.
Who Sells AmpliHear and What the Return Policy Says
The brand name has no company behind it on the page
The terms say the site is operated by AmpliHear. They give no legal entity, registration number or state of incorporation for it.
The terms do send disputes to arbitration in Miami, Florida. For a device under $200, that leaves your card issuer as the realistic route if something goes wrong.
One address handles both business and returns
The contact page lists AmpliHear at 6413 Bandini Blvd, Commerce, CA 90040, and gives the same address for returns.
The returns page also says items must go to the return facility address that customer service confirms, so the published address may not be the final one.
The support email can’t receive mail
The support email on every page is cs@tophearingdevice.com. The tophearingdevice.com domain isn’t registered, so messages to that address have nowhere to go.
A phone line, 1 (888) 814-8120, is also listed, with hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time. It’s the only listed phone or email that might work.
The return policy narrows quickly
The return policy opens with 90 days. A later paragraph says that, for hygiene reasons, refunds need the product back within 14 days, unused and in its original box.
Returns need an RMA number first, the buyer pays return shipping, and a 10% restocking fee may be charged. Refunds can take up to 90 days after the return arrives.
The same page says Production Products, Inc. decides the restocking fee, though that company appears nowhere else on the site. Its About Us section describes Cooling Hero fitness trackers.
Our BlueLume glasses report found the same return template, with the Production Products clause and the fitness-tracker About section. That points to a shared template, not proven common ownership.
When You Need a Doctor, Not a Device
Some hearing problems need medical care before any hearing aid or amplifier. The FDA lists warning signs that should send you to a doctor, preferably an ear specialist.
- Your hearing changed suddenly in the past six months, or it gets worse and then better.
- Your ear is painful or uncomfortable, or you saw blood, pus or fluid from it.
- One ear hears worse than the other, or you hear ringing in only one ear.
- You feel dizzy or have a spinning sensation.
- You have a lot of earwax or think something is stuck in your ear.
Sudden hearing loss is urgent. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders calls it a medical emergency and says to see a doctor immediately.
NIDCD adds that treatment delayed more than two to four weeks is less likely to reverse the loss. Don’t spend that time testing an amplifier.
If you can’t hear speech even in a quiet room, the FDA says an OTC hearing aid may not be enough.
An audiologist can test your hearing and fit a prescription device that matches the results.
Safer Ways to Buy an OTC Hearing Aid
OTC hearing aids are sold in pharmacies, electronics stores and online. The FDA says you can buy them without an exam, a prescription or a fitting.
You can also buy them through an audiologist or hearing aid dispenser, who can test your hearing first. The FDA says you can ask for those records and buy elsewhere.
Read the return terms before paying. The FDA says OTC rules don’t require a warranty, and it advises leaving time to test a device in different places while you adjust.
A 14-day, unused-only refund window, like AmpliHear’s hygiene clause, leaves almost no time for that. Look for a return period that lets you actually wear the device.
If any hearing device injures you or stops working safely, the FDA asks you to report it through MedWatch.
What to Do If You Ordered AmpliHear
- Check the box when it arrives. If it doesn’t say OTC hearing aid, don’t rely on it to treat hearing loss.
- Stop using it if it causes pain, irritation or a change in your hearing, and report the problem to the FDA through MedWatch or 1-800-FDA-1088.
- To return it, call 1 (888) 814-8120 for an RMA number within 14 days, because the hygiene clause limits refunds after that.
- Ship it back with tracking and keep the receipt. The policy says the seller doesn’t guarantee it will receive your return.
- If you can’t get a refund, dispute the charge with your card issuer. The FTC says your letter should arrive within 60 days of the first bill showing the charge.
- If you paid through PayPal, open a dispute there. PayPal disputes close 180 days after payment, so that limit has passed for 2025 orders.
- Book a hearing test with an audiologist, so your next device matches your actual hearing loss.
- Ignore anyone who offers to recover your money for an upfront fee. Those offers often target people who just lost money.
Our reviews of the IHEARMORE ClarityPro CIC and AquaPeace cover two other hearing products sold online with bold claims and tricky refund terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AmpliHear an FDA-approved hearing aid?
No. The site’s own footer says the product is not approved by the FDA, and no FDA registration or listing names a device called AmpliHear.
How much do AmpliHear hearing aids cost?
One unit costs $99.99 and two cost $149.98, plus $9.99 shipping. The two-pack is preselected, so check the bundle before paying.
Is AmpliHear a scam?
It’s misleading marketing, not a proven non-delivery scam: mixed hearing aid and amplifier claims, generated buyer alerts, unlinked media logos and a support email on an unregistered domain.
Can AmpliHear help with severe hearing loss?
The site says it can, but the FDA says OTC hearing aids are only for perceived mild to moderate loss. Severe loss needs an audiologist and a prescription device.
Can I return AmpliHear for a refund?
Only with an RMA number, at your own shipping cost. Unless faulty, refunds need the device back unused within 14 days, and a 10% restocking fee may apply.
What should I do if I lost hearing suddenly?
See a doctor right away. NIDCD calls sudden hearing loss a medical emergency, and treatment works best when it starts quickly.
The Bottom Line
Don’t buy AmpliHear hearing aids. The seller calls them amplifiers, no FDA listing names them, and the site pitches them for severe loss, which OTC hearing aids aren’t meant for.
If you already ordered, ask for an RMA within 14 days and dispute the charge with your card issuer if the seller doesn’t respond.
For real help, get a hearing test from an audiologist or choose a device whose box says OTC hearing aid. See a doctor first for sudden, painful or one-sided loss.
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