EssilorLuxottica Expands Nuance Audio Plus to Australia and New Zealand

EssilorLuxottica has released the second iteration of its Nuance Audio glasses, designed to assist adults with mild hearing loss without visible hearing aids. The new version features a 25% increase in battery life and a 30% improvement in speech understanding, according to company claims. Hardware updates include directional microphones and beamforming technology to isolate conversations, while physical buttons replace sliders for easier use by older demographics. Stefano Genco, Global Head of Nuance Audio, stated that the product has expanded to 14 countries and over 18,000 stores in one year. He noted that two-thirds of customers had never explored traditional hearing aids, and the average buyer is five years younger than typical hearing aid users. The company positions the glasses as costing roughly 80% less than traditional hearing aids.

EssilorLuxottica has announced the launch of Nuance Audio Plus, the next generation of its open-ear hearing glasses designed for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Available in Australia and New Zealand through selected optical and audiology retailers, the product integrates vision correction with hearing support. The company states the new range offers enhanced audio performance, longer battery life (approximately 10 hours), and an expanded collection of three frame styles and five colors compared to the first-generation Nuance Audio Glasses. Key features include directional amplification via beamforming technology, on-frame controls, and compatibility with a dedicated app for managing audio modes and presets. Larissa Brander, senior business development director, noted that the initial line expanded into more than 200 stores within a year, aiming to address the estimated 90% of the affected population in the region who have not adopted hearing solutions.

EssilorLuxottica has announced Nuance Audio Plus, the next generation of its hearing aid glasses designed for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. The new model integrates audio technology into the temples rather than the ear canal, featuring directional microphones, beamforming technology, and two audio modes (Frontal and 360°) selectable via the Nuance Audio app. Battery life reaches approximately 10 hours under average usage conditions, and physical controls on the temples allow users to power the device and adjust volume. Available in three frame shapes (Square 53, Panthos 48, Upturn 52) and five colors, the glasses support various ophthalmic lenses, including Transitions®. Hands-free calling is supported when connected to compatible iPhones. Nuance Audio Plus is available in Spain from September through authorized optical and hearing professionals.

EssilorLuxottica has launched Nuance Audio Plus, the newest generation of its open-ear hearing glasses designed for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. The update features extended battery life, enhanced audio amplification, improved speech clarity in noise, and better own-voice perception. New design elements include intuitive on-frame controls with dedicated power and volume buttons, options for charging on-the-go, and the ability to manage voice calls when paired with compatible iPhones. The portfolio now includes three styles—Square 53, Panthos 48, and Upturn 52—in five colours and various sizes. Users can control the device via the Nuance Audio app, on-frame controls, or a separate remote, allowing customization of amplification settings and audio modes. The frames support any type of optical lenses. EssilorLuxottica stated that the previous Nuance Audio model remains available. Global head Stefano Genco noted that the brand has expanded to 14 countries and over 18,000 stores in one year, reaching consumers who are younger than traditional hearing-aid users.

Boston-based startup Legato has made its Legato Frames hearing glasses available for purchase in the United States. This release marks the first entry among new competitors challenging EssilorLuxottica’s Nuance Audio product line. The source identifies HOYA’s PENTAX as the lens partner for these frames. The move represents a concrete expansion of options in the hearing aid eyewear sector within the US market.