Both versions provide the benefits sought for by those hard of hearingassistance in amplifying the sounds that they might have missed
. Which one you choose to invest in depends on your budget and personal preference. The improved quality of sound for the digital may not surpass the comfort one feels with the old analogue piece. Or the price of the digital may simply just be too much to afford since it can go up to twofold of what an analogue would have cost. Programmable analogue aids can also assist with distinguishing with different sounds. Depending on the level of impairment, this might suffice and the additional expenses that come with a digital device may not be worth extra clarity it might provide. In the end, whichever device you choose to utilize depends on your personal preference and wallet; it depends on whether you believe the additional costs are worth the increase in hearing quality.