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Eargo 8 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
Eargo 8  Hero
EargoSoundGrade C

Eargo 8

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Expert Choice
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Widex Allure RIC 440 Hero
WidexSoundGrade A

Widex Allure RIC 440

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

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Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
Eargo 8 2.6
Widex Allure RIC 4404.3
Speech in noise
Eargo 8 0.3
Widex Allure RIC 4402.5
Own voice
Eargo 8 3.2
Widex Allure RIC 4403.0
Feedback handling
Eargo 8 4.2
Widex Allure RIC 4401.7
Music streaming
Eargo 8 0.0
Widex Allure RIC 4402.7

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Audio scenes

Using MUSHRA scenes (Tuned)

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Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Eargo 8 Widex Allure RIC 440
Ear CouplingPower Dome with Slits
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramRestaurant
Listening ProgramUniversal (Automatic)
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software VersionSoftware v5.7.0
Software VersionFrontend v1.3.795874, Backend v1.3.9466.12
Tuning AdjustmentsOn-ear assessment performed, Noise Reduction set to High, Treble at 2 above minimum, Bass at maximum, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Other settings at manufacturer defaults