Oticon · Premium (Real) · Rechargeable RIC
Oticon Real
Oticon Real is the generation of Oticon's open-sound aids just below the newest Intent. It is built around MoreSound Intelligence and a deep neural network, and its headline is handling the annoying sounds real life throws at you: it has a Wind & Handling Stabilizer to tame wind noise and the rustle of touching the aid, and a SuddenSound Stabilizer that softens sharp impulse sounds like a dropped plate without muffling speech.
Like all Oticon, it gives you the open, natural sound picture rather than clamping onto one voice. It is a rechargeable receiver-in-canal aid in tiers 1 to 3. For most people it is the value way into Oticon's approach, without paying for the latest flagship.
What Real is
A plain look at what this model actually gives you, based on Oticon's own spec sheet.
- Style
Open-sound rechargeable RIC
A receiver-in-canal aid worn behind the ear with a thin wire to the canal, rechargeable with an overnight case, built on Oticon's open-sound approach.
- Comfort
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Tames wind noise outdoors and the rustle of touching or adjusting the aid, a common complaint that this model specifically targets.
- Comfort
SuddenSound Stabilizer
Softens sharp impulse sounds like a dropped plate or slammed door in real time, without muffling the speech around them.
- Sound
MoreSound Intelligence + neural network
A deep neural network trained on real scenes supports the open-sound picture, giving your brain access to the whole room rather than one narrow beam.
- Connectivity
Bluetooth streaming
Streams calls and audio from supported phones, and works with Oticon's TV and remote-mic accessories.
- Levels
Tiers 1 / 2 / 3
The same family at falling feature and price levels. Real 1 gives the most support in complex scenes; lower tiers suit simpler lives for less.
Who it suits (and who should look elsewhere)
An honest fit check, so the money goes to the right device.
- Good fit
You want Oticon's open sound for less
If you like the natural, whole-room feel of Oticon but do not want to pay for the newest Intent, Real gives you the same philosophy at a lower price.
- Good fit
Wind and clatter bother you
If outdoor wind or sudden kitchen and street noises are a particular annoyance, the two stabilisers in Real target exactly those.
- Good fit
You spend time outdoors
Walkers, gardeners and anyone often outside benefit from the wind handling, making Real a comfortable everyday choice.
- Step up
You want the very newest chip and Auracast
For the latest Sirius platform, 4D sensors and Auracast-ready Bluetooth LE Audio, step up to the Oticon Intent.
- Cross-shop
You want hard focus on one voice in heavy noise
If you specifically want the aid to lock onto a single talker in very loud rooms, Phonak's narrower approach may suit you better. Trial both.
- Reminder
It manages, not cures
A premium aid manages your loss; it does not cure it. We say this plainly so expectations are right.
How Real compares
Where Real sits next to the newer flagship and a different-approach rival.
- Step up, flagship
Oticon Intent
The newer flagship, with 4D Sensor technology, the latest chip and Auracast-ready Bluetooth. Step up to it if you want the most future-ready Oticon.
See the Oticon Intent - Different approach
Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio
The opposite approach: it narrows hard onto one voice in loud noise. Cross-shop it if single-voice-in-noise is your one priority rather than natural open sound.
See the Phonak Sphere Infinio - Brand
All Oticon aids
See the full Oticon range we fit, including lower Real tiers and the budget families.
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Real price and value in India
Straight talk on cost. We never quote a single hard price online, and the Oticon India list is one we confirm live, so the figure you get is always current.
- Current pricing
We confirm the current MRP for you
Real is a premium range, with price set by the tier (1 to 3) and receiver you need, and sits below the newer Intent. We share the current MRP at your appointment or on WhatsApp, so you get today's figure.
- Discount
Up to 20-30% off MRP
At Prudent you get up to 20-30% off MRP, with your exact price confirmed once the right tier and receiver are chosen.
- Tax
GST-exempt
Hearing aids are GST-exempt in India (HSN 9021), so there is no tax added on top of your price.
- EMI
0% EMI available
0% EMI spreads the cost over months, and every unit is genuine with full manufacturer warranty.
How we fit Real at Prudent
What actually happens, from first visit to long-term care.
- Step 1
Free 45-minute hearing test
An RCI-registered audiologist (MASLP/BASLP) checks your hearing and whether Oticon's open-sound approach suits your ears, which genuinely varies from person to person.
- Step 2
Real in-clinic and real-world trial
You trial the aid in genuine settings, including outdoors if wind is your concern, so you feel the stabilisers working before you buy.
- Step 3
Fitted and fine-tuned
We select the right receiver power, set the stabilisers and streaming, then fine-tune to your comfort.
- Step 4
Free lifetime aftercare
Free re-tuning and aftercare for the life of the aid at our Pune, Mumbai, Delhi or Bengaluru clinics, or on a home visit.
Explore more
Useful next steps if you are weighing up Oticon.
- Brand
All Oticon models
Browse the Oticon range we fit, from Real and Intent to the budget families.
See all Oticon aids - Review
Oticon hearing aid review
Read our honest overview of the Oticon range and its open-sound approach.
Read the Oticon review - Pricing
Hearing aid price list
See indicative pricing across the brands we fit, with your Prudent discount applied.
View the price list - WhatsApp
Download the price list
Get the current model-by-model price list on WhatsApp, including Oticon.
Get the price list - Test
Book a free hearing test
Start with a free 45-minute test with an RCI-registered audiologist.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Oticon Real cost in India?
Real is a premium range and the price depends on the tier (1 to 3) and receiver you need; it sits below the newer Intent. Rather than publish a figure that goes out of date, we confirm the current MRP at your appointment or on WhatsApp. At Prudent you get up to 20-30% off MRP, hearing aids are GST-exempt (HSN 9021) so there is no tax on top, and 0% EMI is available.
Should I buy the Oticon Real or the Oticon Intent?
The Intent is the newer flagship with 4D Sensor technology, the latest chip and Auracast-ready Bluetooth. The Real shares the same open-sound philosophy at a lower price and is excellent at handling wind and sudden sounds. If budget matters and you do not need the very latest features, Real is the value way into Oticon; otherwise step up to Intent. We can compare both in clinic.
What are the stabilisers in the Oticon Real?
Two features that target real-life annoyances. The Wind & Handling Stabilizer reduces wind noise and the rustle of touching the aid; the SuddenSound Stabilizer softens sharp impulse sounds like a dropped plate without muffling the speech around them.
Does it have Bluetooth and is it rechargeable?
Yes. The Real streams calls and audio from supported phones and works with Oticon's TV and remote-mic accessories, and the receiver-in-canal styles are rechargeable with an overnight case.
What is the difference between Real 1, 2 and 3?
They are the same family at falling feature and price levels. Real 1 gives the most support in complex settings; 2 and 3 step down in features for less. Your audiologist matches the tier to how busy and varied your days actually are.
Will it cure my hearing loss?
No hearing aid cures hearing loss. The Real manages your loss with Oticon's open, natural sound; the loss itself remains, which is why free lifetime re-tuning is included.
Trial Oticon Real before you decide
Book a free 45-minute hearing test with an RCI-registered audiologist and trial the Oticon Real in your own routine. Genuine units, up to 20-30% off MRP, GST-exempt, with 0% EMI available. Clinics in Pune, Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru plus home visits. Call +91 9429690093.
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