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Many loci corresponding to deafness genes have already been identified, and approximately 150 genes are responsible for non-syndromic deafness, which is characterized by partial or total hearing loss that is not associated with other signs or symptoms. Although hearing aids and cochlear implants are widely available today, their effectiveness is often limited, especially in noisy environments, prompting the development of advanced therapies for hearing loss. To evaluate new therapies and improve our understanding of hearing physiology, various models, including cellular, animal, and organoid models, are used to study the inner ear. In this review, we present these different models in detail, with their respective strengths and limitations. 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