Philips Charger or Charger Plus: which charger fits your HearLink 50

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Before choosing between a desktop and a portable charger, you need to know which style you have. The miniRITE R charger and the miniBTE R charger are not the same charger.

Step 1: identify the style

miniRITE R: a small body behind the ear and a speaker that sits in the canal. About the style.

miniBTE R: according to Philips, with a hook or a thin tube. About the style.

Not sure? The model name usually appears in the purchase documents. You can also send us a photo of the hearing aid and of your current charger. The comparison of the models: HearLink 50 levels and styles.

Step 2: four chargers, two for each style

Source: the Philips charger compatibility overview and the Charger and Charger Plus pages on the Philips website.

The desktop charger: Philips Charger

According to Philips, in the desktop charger charging starts by itself when you place the hearing aids in it, and it is designed for overnight use. Anyone who comes home every evening and puts the hearing aids in the same place usually does well with it. Choose a fixed, dry spot for it by the bed, so putting the hearing aids in the charger becomes a habit.

The portable charger: Philips Charger Plus

According to Philips, Charger Plus is a portable charger with a built-in battery, so you can charge in it even when no socket is within reach: while travelling, on holiday or on a long day away from home. It also serves as a case for keeping the hearing aids in your bag. The built-in battery itself needs charging, so make that part of the routine before a trip.

How long does charging take?

Charging time varies by model, battery condition and use. Check the instructions for the specific model.

We do not publish numbers here, because actual use time also depends on audio streaming, calls and the age of the battery. If you need to plan a long day or a flight, ask us and we will go over the instructions for your model together.

What happens if the charger is disconnected during charging

According to the Philips instructions for use for HearLink 50 miniRITE, if the charger is disconnected from the mains or its battery runs out during charging, the hearing aids may switch themselves off to save battery. If they do not switch on when you take them out, switch them on by pressing the button. If it keeps happening, go over charging habits and simple checks.

Moved from an earlier Philips? The old charger probably will not fit

The Philips charger overview also lists chargers for earlier generations, for example Charger miniRITE T R and Charger Plus miniBTE T R, which are designed for HearLink 40 and 30. Do not assume that a charger from an earlier generation works with HearLink 50. Send us the old model name and the new model name, and we will check. More about moving over: upgrading from an older Philips.

How to decide: three questions

• How many nights a month are you away from home? If almost never, the desktop charger is the basis.
• Are there long days without access to a socket? Flights, field work or trips point towards Charger Plus.
• Who looks after the hearing aids? If a family member or a caregiver is responsible for charging, choose whatever is simplest for them.

Some people keep two chargers, a desktop one at home and a portable one in the bag, and some manage with one. We will decide together based on your routine.

All Philips HearLink pages

• Philips HearLink: series page
• HearLink 50 levels and styles
• HearLink 9050
• HearLink 7050
• HearLink 5050
• HearLink 3050
• miniRITE R style
• miniBTE R style
• How to choose and start
• Who HearLink suits
• Philips or Oticon: how to choose
• How visible on the ear
• SoundMap 3 and background noise
• Online hearing test: what it checks
• Fitting and follow-up
• Upgrading from an older Philips
• App, Bluetooth and phone
• Not connecting to iPhone
• Not connecting to Android
• App shows only one hearing aid
• The HearLink button
• TV with HearLink
• HearLink AudioClip
• Accessories and chargers
• Rechargeable and charging
• Care, filters and wax
• Consumable parts
• Troubleshooting and support
• A fault: what to do
• Philips service at G-Sound
• Questions and answers
• Guide for caregivers
• Assisted living and institutions

Product information sources

• Philips — Charger Compatibility Overview (2025.04.23) · checked 14.10.2026
• Philips — Charger · checked 14.10.2026
• Philips — Charger Plus · checked 14.10.2026
• Philips — Instructions for use, HearLink 50 miniRITE R (273310UK) · checked 14.10.2026
• Philips — Technical data, HearLink 50 miniBTE R (285251UK) · checked 14.10.2026

G-Sound is not the Philips website. Philips is a trademark of Koninklijke Philips N.V. Product information is shown only where it appears in Philips materials; compatibility, style and fit are checked for each customer.

Updated 1 November 2026 · Written by the G-Sound editorial team. Product information is as published by Philips; it does not replace a hearing test or medical advice.

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