Phonak Naída Link M
Power BTE designed to work alongside an Advanced Bionics cochlear implant
Naída Link M is a power behind-the-ear hearing aid for severe to profound loss, designed for bimodal use with an Advanced Bionics cochlear implant sound processor on the other ear. It streams calls and media to both sides. Phonak's UK page now also references the Naída Link L successor.
- Hearing loss
- Severe to profound
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth streaming from iOS, Android and other devices to both ears, including in a bimodal fitting
- Battery
- Phonak states 80 hours without streaming and 72 hours with streaming per battery
- Style
- Behind-the-ear (bimodal with cochlear implant)
Disposable
Battery · Size 13 zinc-air
IP68
Water · rated
Hands-free
Calls · phone calls
Who it's good for
Is Naída Link M right for you?
Our audiologists' guide to how this model suits different lifestyles, based on its features. Your hearing test results matter most, so we'll always confirm at your appointment.
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Everyday real world
3/5
Specialist device for people heading towards or using a cochlear implant.
Best for everyday → -
TV turner-uppers
4/5
Bluetooth TV and media streaming to both ears, even in bimodal fittings.
Best for TV → -
Golfers and outdoors
3/5
IP68 with long battery life.
Best for golf → -
Socialites
3/5
StereoZoom helps, and Roger microphones are recommended for groups.
Best for social → -
Phone and video calls
5/5
Hands-free calls: the hearing aid microphones pick up your voice, so the phone stays in your pocket.
Best for calls → -
Music lovers
3/5
Streams music in stereo from your phone.
Best for music → -
Active and sporty
4/5
IP68 rated against sweat, rain and dust.
Best for active →
The interesting technical bits
What's inside
- Bimodal fitting with Advanced Bionics processor
- Size 13 battery, 80 hours without streaming
- IP68
- RogerDirect, StereoZoom and SoundRecover2
About Phonak Naída Link M
Naída Link M is a power behind-the-ear hearing aid for severe to profound loss, designed for bimodal use with an Advanced Bionics cochlear implant sound processor on the other ear. It streams calls and media to both sides. Phonak's UK page now also references the Naída Link L successor.
Specifications
From manufacturer information, checked October 2026. Battery figures vary with streaming and settings. Your audiologist will confirm the right receiver, dome and settings at your fitting.
| Brand | Phonak |
|---|---|
| Family | Naída Link |
| Style | Behind-the-ear (bimodal with cochlear implant) |
| Chip / platform | Marvel |
| Hearing loss range | Severe to profound |
| Power | Size 13 zinc-air disposable |
| Battery notes | Phonak states 80 hours without streaming and 72 hours with streaming per battery |
| Streaming | Bluetooth streaming from iOS, Android and other devices to both ears, including in a bimodal fitting |
| Hands-free calls | Yes |
| Auracast broadcast audio | No |
| Water and dust rating | IP68 |
| App | myPhonak |
| Available colours | Sand Beige |
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