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Apple AirPods Pro 3 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
Performance metrics
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Lab metric by fit
Speech in quiet
Apple AirPods Pro 33.5
Widex Allure RIC 4404.3
Speech in noise
Apple AirPods Pro 32.7
Widex Allure RIC 4402.5
Own voice
Apple AirPods Pro 31.9
Widex Allure RIC 4403.0
Feedback handling
Apple AirPods Pro 35.0
Widex Allure RIC 4401.7
Music streaming
Apple AirPods Pro 34.3
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 3Widex 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 VersionSoftware v26.0.1
Firmware v8A353
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
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