How RNID evaluates products

User tests

It is very important that consumers can understand and easily operate a product, so the next aspect we investigate is how easy the product is to use. We assess the instructions supplied with the product and carry out detailed ease of use assessments.

These assessments are usually a combination of expert tests and user trials, using panels of deaf and hard of hearing people.

Volunteers use our test products to help us understand exactly how helpful they are and which are the most suitable for users with differing hearing losses.

These user tests may take place in your own home, in our testing laboratory or wherever you'd normally use the product. Obviously, if we're testing pillow speakers the ideal testing place would be your own bedroom!

Get involved!

If you are interested in helping us test products, please contact us to take part in user trials.