"Despite the name, they lack nuance" I've got a hearing impairment, so I tried the high-tech Nuance Audio smart glasses to see if they really can help me hear better without the hassle of a hearing aid
The Nuance Audio Hearing Glasses offer a stylish, lightweight design with integrated directional hearing technology, aiming to provide an alternative to traditional in-ear hearing aids. While the glasses show promise for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, they suffer from issues like feedback, limited battery life, and audio latency. Despite these drawbacks, the concept is seen as a step forward, with potential for improvement in future models.
- ▪The Nuance Audio Hearing Glasses are designed by Luxottica and integrate hearing aid technology into prescription eyewear.
- ▪They feature six internal directional microphones and micro-speakers in the arms to deliver sound above the ears.
- ▪Users reported issues including feedback, noticeable latency, and a battery that doesn't last a full day.
- ▪The glasses do not support audio streaming from mobile devices and have limited frame adjustability.
- ▪The rise of over-the-counter hearing devices since 2022 has increased accessibility and competition in the hearing aid market.
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TechRadar Verdict From their ease of use and lightweight, stylish design, there’s so much I liked about the Nuance hearing glasses. Nevertheless, for the most part they feel like something of a missed opportunity, with their genuinely impactful directional sound capabilities somewhat overshadowed by a number of glaring shortcomings. While they didn't quite work for my situation, I'm nevertheless onboard with the concept, and with a few improvements, I like many others, would likely make the switch from in-ears to a pair of Nuance specs should Luxottica make an upgraded second gen set.
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