How often should I take this test?
Use it when you want a repeatable screening. For tracking, keep the same headphones, device, and quiet environment. Many people repeat it every few months or after a significant change in noise exposure.
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A quick at‑home hearing test using pure tones. Compare left vs right across key frequencies.
No personal data is collected or stored. Your results are processed locally in your browser.
For informational screening only. Not a medical diagnosis. If you have hearing concerns, consult a licensed audiologist or clinician.
About this online hearing screening
What the tool measures, what it cannot replace, and how to use results for self-checks and trends.
How It Works
- • Plays pure tones through your headphones (one ear at a time) at key frequencies from 250Hz to 8kHz.
- • You adjust the level until you just barely hear the tone. We record the relative threshold setting (0–100) for each frequency.
- • The results are best used to compare left vs right and low vs high frequencies under the same setup.
- • For a detailed explanation of how to interpret your results, read our comprehensive guide to hearing self-checks.
Important Limitations
- Your results are not calibrated clinical units (not dB HL). They depend on device volume, headphones, EQ, and room noise.
- This tool cannot diagnose hearing loss or medical conditions. Use it as a trend and comparison, not a diagnosis.
- For best accuracy, measure in a quiet room (you can check background noise with our Online Decibel Meter).
Prepare for accurate results
Room, headphones, and volume setup affect repeatability. Use the same setup when you retest to track changes.
Environment and equipment
- Use headphones (over-ear preferred). Speakers are not recommended.
- Find a quiet space. Background noise can mask the softest tones.
- Set your volume low first, then use the volume check step.
- Test one ear at a time. Remove the other earcup if possible.
- Repeat the test if you were distracted or the room was noisy.
Safety and when to seek help
- Stop immediately if any tone feels uncomfortably loud.
- If you have sudden hearing changes, ear pain, or one‑sided symptoms, consult a clinician promptly.
- If you repeatedly notice a large left/right difference or a sudden change over time, consider a professional hearing evaluation.
- This tool is a screening aid and cannot diagnose medical conditions.
Take the online hearing test
Runs in your browser. When you continue, you will calibrate volume, then test tones for each ear.
Try the 2-minute Hearing Age Test
No personal data is collected or stored. Your results are processed locally in your browser.
For informational screening only. Not a medical diagnosis. If you have hearing concerns, consult a licensed audiologist or clinician.
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Tone threshold by frequency
Left Ear
1000 Hz
Tone Frequency
Tap + to increase volume until you
JUST BARELY hear the tone.
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Switch to right ear
Left Ear Complete!
Take a short break if needed. We will now test your Right Ear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this test as accurate as a doctor's visit?
No. Clinical hearing tests use calibrated equipment in controlled environments. This tool is an informational screening that produces device‑dependent, relative results. If you have concerns, symptoms, or sudden changes, consult a licensed professional.
How do I read the chart?
The chart shows the lowest relative threshold setting (0–100) where you could just hear each tone. Lower values generally mean you needed less level under the same setup. Look for patterns (left vs right, low vs high frequencies) and repeat the test with the same settings if you want to track changes.
Why does the test start at 1000Hz?
1000Hz is a common reference tone that many people can recognize easily. We then test higher frequencies and finish with lower ones to keep the flow consistent and reduce fatigue.
Why can't I go back to the previous step?
To keep the test simple and repeatable, it proceeds in a fixed order. If you were distracted or think a step was wrong, retake the test in the same quiet setup.
Do you collect or store any personal data?
No. The test runs locally in your browser. We do not ask for email or signup, and your hearing results are not uploaded.
What headphones and settings should I use?
Use headphones (over‑ear preferred). Turn off EQ/enhancements if possible, and keep the same device volume for the entire test. A quiet room improves consistency.
What if a tone feels too loud or uncomfortable?
Stop immediately and lower your volume. Do not keep listening to uncomfortable tones. If you have ear pain, sudden symptoms, or concerns, consult a clinician.