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Philips HearLink 9050 (and 7050, 5050, 3050)

Demant-made Costco aids on the same platform as Oticon Intent.

Works todayReceivesCostco pricing

Auracast status

Confirmed by the manufacturer, the Bluetooth SIG product listing, or an independent test. Firmware 1.3.0 in December 2025. miniRITE and miniBTE R models only. Sold through Costco.

Details

Role
Receives
Works with
Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Other Android, iPhone
Assistant app
Philips HearLink (iOS and Android)
Released
2024-09
Status checked
20 October 2026

Sources for this status

Other hearing aids that work today

ReSound NexiaWorks today
Receives

The first hearing aid with Auracast, live since 2023. Joins a broadcast directly with no neck-worn streamer.

US$2,298 to $2,998 a pair via a clinicWhere to buy
ReSound ViviaWorks today
Receives

2025 flagship with Auracast and the Smart 3D assistant.

US$2,598 to $3,798 a pair via a clinicWhere to buy
ReSound SensiaWorks today
Receives

Launched at IFA in September 2026. GN now puts Auracast in every hearing aid where the form factor allows.

US$2,798 to $3,798 a pair via a clinicWhere to buy
Receives

Costco's house hearing aid, made by GN. Shipped with the first in-app Auracast assistant in May 2025.

US$1,699.99 a pair at CostcoWhere to buy

The Broadcast, every Thursday

New gear, firmware that unlocks Auracast, venues that switched it on, and the deals. One email a week, nothing else.