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I have a pair of Oticon OPN 1s that I purchased in 2018. The last two rechargeable batteries I was able to buy for this generation of aids are no longer holding a charge for more than a few hours, so I’m debating whether it’s time to upgrade to Oticon Intents — or if I should just switch to regular batteries while I wait for the next generation of Oticons. What would you recommend? I’ve only worn Oticons, starting with a single Delta in 2007, followed by the pair of OPN 1s. (I have ski slope hearing loss, severe in one ear, profound in the other.) Thanks!

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If they’re still working ok for you I’d wait for the next model. No announcements yet but the general consensus seems to be that we will see them later this year.

How long have you been using the current batteries? Maybe you got some bad ones.

If you like your current aids , the OPN battery is very easy to replace , you can do it yourself (yes , I’m referring to the rechargeable batteries). You can find the batteries on eBay (Z22a)

Like @d_Wooluf said , I would wait until the next model is released if your only issue is the battery life and you are willing to replace the current ones.

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Can you manage the tamperproof packaging on disposable batteries sold in the US now? I hear it’s very difficult to get into. If the devices themselves are reliable then you could keep using them until they aren’t. If they aren’t it might be worthwhile trying something else and using them as a backup pair.

@Hearing_Potential said:

Can you manage the tamperproof packaging on disposable batteries sold in the US now? I hear it’s very difficult to get into.

If not then you could buy some reusable battery cases on Etsy, enough to hold say a month’s worth of batteries, and get someone’s help once a month to fill them.

In reply to @OcramSagev

Hi Stephen, I’ve had these two batteries for about 4 years. I used to purchase rechargeable batteries from Riot Energy until they stopped manufacturing them. They’ve served me well. I’ve been told that the ones sold on EBay are not good — either old and won’t hold a charge or knockoffs that don’t work in the charger that came with the aids. I have a supply of 312s that I can switch, but they expired in Jan 2026, so I don’t know how good they are. So there isn’t urgency to upgrade yet. If the next gen is coming out within a year or two, I keep using these OPN1s for now. Thanks!

In reply to @Hearing_Potential

Yes, and I have a small supply of 312 (1.45V) disposables I can use. Unfortunately, I bought them a few years ago and they are expired, but probably still good to use, just with a shorter life. I stream a lot during the day so they don’t last long. I’m mostly looking for advice on timing to upgrade and whether I should buy more disposables (which are considerably less expensive than a new pair of Oticons! :joy:)

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