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Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Widex Allure RIC 440

Side-by-side HearAdvisor lab results with SoundGrades, expert pick badges, and the same visualizations we use in product reviews.

Uses Official HearAdvisor Lab Data
Apple AirPods Pro 2 Hero
AppleSoundGrade B

Apple AirPods Pro 2

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Expert Choice
Expert
Choice
Widex Allure RIC 440 Hero
WidexSoundGrade A

Widex Allure RIC 440

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
Apple AirPods Pro 23.8
Widex Allure RIC 4404.3
Speech in noise
Apple AirPods Pro 22.6
Widex Allure RIC 4402.5
Own voice
Apple AirPods Pro 21.9
Widex Allure RIC 4403.0
Feedback handling
Apple AirPods Pro 25.0
Widex Allure RIC 4401.7
Music streaming
Apple AirPods Pro 24.4
Widex Allure RIC 4402.7

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Apple AirPods Pro 2Widex Allure RIC 440
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramDefault
Listening ProgramUniversal (Automatic)
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software VersioniOS v18.1, Device v7B19
Software VersionFrontend v1.3.795874, Backend v1.3.9466.12
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Conversation Boost enabled, Ambient Noise Reduction at maximum, Tone at Brighter maximum
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notesn/a
Notes