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Get a Preliminary Hearing Check

A free, quick hearing screening to see if you may have signs of hearing loss.

You must be 18 years old or older to take this test.

Why Take Our Hearing Test?

Test from Home
Skip the clinic visit and get a preliminary sense of whether you may need hearing aids, right from home.

Easy to Complete
All you need is a phone or computer. No special equipment required.

Instant Results
Receive your results right away, with science-backed insights that are simple to understand.

How the Test Works

how to take Anker's hearing test online accurately

Step 1: Put On Your Headphones
Find a quiet spot, put on your headphones or earphones and set your volume to maximum.
Step 2: Listen to the Tones
A series of tones will play one at a time, from softest to loudest. Each ear is tested separately.
Step 3: Check Your Results
Get an instant snapshot of your hearing for a clear first read on where you stand.

What's Next?

1. Talk to a Doctor
Consult a healthcare professional for a full evaluation.

2. Learn About Hearing Loss
Understanding the types and causes of hearing loss is a helpful first step.

3. Consider Hearing Aids
If you're ready, get started with a free trial of our OTC device, backed by dedicated support.

If your results suggest some degree of hearing loss. Here are three places to start:

If your results suggest some degree of hearing loss. Here are three places to start:

Frequently Asked Questions

It usually takes 5-10 minutes. It's a quick first read — just follow the tones and you'll get your results right away.

Medicare Part B covers diagnostic hearing and balance exams when ordered by a physician to evaluate a medical condition, but it doesn't cover routine hearing tests for fitting hearing aids.

You have several options. Many hearing clinics offer free hearing screenings, and community health events sometimes do too — no insurance needed. Or you can skip the trip entirely: Anker's online hearing test is free, private, and takes about 5 minutes at home. Just remember, any hearing screening — ours included — is a first read, not a replacement for a professional evaluation.

Our online hearing test checks the same frequency range used in professional screenings, so it can flag patterns that suggest hearing loss. It's a screening, not a measurement of your exact hearing levels — results shift with your headphones and surroundings. If your results suggest possible hearing loss, we recommend confirming with a hearing care professional.

It's the fastest way to check in on your hearing from home — free, private, and done instantly. Your results point to a clear next step: either nothing stood out this time, or it's worth looking into support — for many people with mild to moderate hearing loss, OTC hearing aids are one option to explore.

Not directly — tinnitus is a subjective sensation, not a sound external equipment can measure, so there's no standard test that detects it. What a hearing test can do is reveal the hearing loss that often accompanies tinnitus, which is a useful first step toward getting help.