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JLab Hear OTC 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
JLab Hear OTC Hero
JLabSoundGrade B

JLab Hear OTC

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
JLab Hear OTC2.7
Widex Allure RIC 4404.3
Speech in noise
JLab Hear OTC1.0
Widex Allure RIC 4402.5
Own voice
JLab Hear OTC1.8
Widex Allure RIC 4403.0
Feedback handling
JLab Hear OTC5.0
Widex Allure RIC 4401.7
Music streaming
JLab Hear OTC4.6
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

JLab Hear OTCWidex Allure RIC 440
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramP3: Conversation
Listening ProgramUniversal (Automatic)
Volume Setting75% (3/4 volume)
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software VersionUnknown (Not displayed)
Software VersionFrontend v1.3.795874, Backend v1.3.9466.12
Tuning Adjustmentsn/a
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
NotesTuned and Initial Fittings identical as device offered limited adjustments.
Notes