A tiny hearing aid you can test at CES — Ceretone brings the Core One Pro to Las Vegas

Ceretone invites CES visitors to try the Core One Pro in person

Ceretone is debuting its Core One Pro hearing aid at CES 2026 in Las Vegas and is asking show attendees to try the device on the spot. The company’s release pitches the Core One Pro as a tiny, almost hidden over‑the‑counter (OTC) hearing aid meant for everyday use, and it will be on display at Booth #54619. Attendees can get a free quick hearing check and a hands‑on demo during the show.

What Ceretone says about the Core One Pro’s design and tech

According to the company, the Core One Pro is built to be as small and discreet as possible — the release describes it as roughly the size of a penny and able to sit largely inside the ear canal so it’s minimally visible. Ceretone highlights a light, comfortable shell made from skin‑friendly materials and multiple soft tip sizes to fit different ears.

The company frames the device as rechargeable rather than single‑use, and it says the battery will last through normal daily wear between charging sessions. It also points to on‑device signal processing: digital noise suppression and adaptive sound processing that the company says helps focus on speech while reducing background noise. Ceretone also emphasizes tuning options — either preprogrammed profiles or on‑device adjustments — to let users tailor the sound to their comfort.

Those engineering notes are presented as selling points in the release: a tiny mechanical design, compact electronics and what the company calls “advanced low‑power audio processing” so the unit can be small without giving up sound quality. All of those claims are framed as company statements rather than independently verified results.

How the CES demos and testing will work

Ceretone’s booth will offer complimentary, quick hearing checks for attendees and live demos of the Core One Pro. The typical flow the company describes: stop by Booth #54619, have a short screening with staff, try a demo unit fitted with the size of tip that feels right, and listen through a simple demo routine that highlights speech in noisy and quiet settings.

Staff at the booth should be available throughout exhibit hours, and the company recommends reserving a slot through the CES exhibitor tools or by visiting the booth to avoid long waits. The setup is aimed at giving people a direct sense of the fit and sound rather than replacing a full clinical assessment.

How Core One Pro fits into the growing OTC hearing‑aid market

The Core One Pro is arriving into a consumer market that has changed a lot since regulators approved over‑the‑counter hearing aids: manufacturers now sell directly to consumers without a prescription, and products range from simple sound amplifiers to fully featured devices with app control and noise processing. Typical buyers look for a low‑friction way to address mild to moderate hearing issues without visiting an audiologist.

Competitors in this space include long‑standing hearing companies that have launched consumer lines, newer startups focused on direct sales, and large consumer brands that pair simple hearing devices with wellness offerings. Pricing in the OTC category varies widely — some devices undercut traditional clinic prices by a lot while others aim for premium margins with extra features and services. The Core One Pro appears aimed at people who want a discreet, tech‑forward option that they can try immediately and use without a clinic visit.

Company messaging and what the press release doesn’t answer

Ceretone’s release presents the Core One Pro as nearly invisible and easy to use, and it stresses the demo and free screening at CES. Those are clear marketing points. What the release leaves out — or doesn’t fully detail — are items buyers usually want to know: specific battery life in hours, precise water or sweat resistance ratings, a clear price and retail availability timeline, warranty and return policies, and the extent of any clinical testing or independent validation of hearing benefit.

In short, the release makes product claims but stops short of publishing the data and policies that show how the device performs in real life and how customers are protected after purchase.

Practical next steps if you want to see Core One Pro at CES

To try the Core One Pro, head to Booth #54619 at CES in Las Vegas during exhibit hours and ask about the free screening and demo. If you can’t attend, watch for hands‑on reviews from independent journalists after the show — that’s when you’ll start to see comparisons, real‑world battery tests and more detail on pricing and return terms. Ceretone’s booth staff will handle media inquiries on site, and the company says broader retail availability will be announced after CES.

Sources

• prnewswire.com