Devices
Sound processors
Modern Cochlear sound processors for cochlear implants and bone conduction. Choose a model to see the full overview, features and specifications.
Nucleus cochlear implants
Sound processors for users of Cochlear Nucleus cochlear implants — behind-the-ear and off-the-ear.
Bone conduction systems
Solutions for conductive and mixed hearing loss and single-sided deafness — sound is delivered through the bone.
Smart sound
Technology that adapts to you
Cochlear processors automatically analyse the sound around you and stream audio directly from your phone — so you hear speech better at home, outdoors and in noisy places.
Compare sound processors
The key differences between models — find the one that fits you.
| Feature |  Nucleus 8Behind-the-ear |  Nucleus 7Behind-the-ear |  Kanso 2Off-the-ear |  Baha 5Bone conduction | Baha 5 PowerBone conduction |  Osia 2Active implant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Newest model, best sound | Reliable and more affordable | Discreet, off-the-ear | Hearing loss up to 45 dB | Hearing loss up to 55 dB | Active implant, intact skin |
| Wearing style | Behind-the-ear | Behind-the-ear | Off-the-ear | Bone conduction | Bone conduction | Active implant |
| Hearing loss type | Nucleus implants | Nucleus implants | Nucleus implants | Conductive/mixed (up to 45 dB) | Conductive/mixed (up to 55 dB) | Conductive/mixed, SSD |
| Generation | Newest (2022) | Previous (2017) | Current (2020) | Established (2015) | Established (2015) | Newest (2020) |
| Streaming | Apple & Android | Apple & Android | Apple & Android | Apple | Apple | Apple & Android |
| App | Nucleus Smart | Nucleus Smart | Nucleus Smart | Baha 5 Smart | Baha 5 Smart | Osia Smart |
| Water resistance | IP57 (IP68 with Aqua+) | IP57 (IP68 with Aqua+) | IP68 | Splash-resistant | Splash-resistant | Splash-resistant |
| Power | Rechargeable / disposable | Rechargeable / disposable | Rechargeable | Battery 312 | Battery 675 | Battery 675 |
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