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Nuance Audio Glasses 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
Expert Choice
Expert
Choice
Nuance Audio Glasses Hero
NuanceSoundGrade A

Nuance Audio Glasses

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
Nuance Audio Glasses4.3
Widex Allure RIC 4404.3
Speech in noise
Nuance Audio Glasses2.1
Widex Allure RIC 4402.5
Own voice
Nuance Audio Glasses4.7
Widex Allure RIC 4403.0
Feedback handling
Nuance Audio Glasses2.0
Widex Allure RIC 4401.7
Music streaming
Nuance Audio Glasses0.0
Widex Allure RIC 4402.7

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Nuance Audio GlassesWidex Allure RIC 440
Ear CouplingOther
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramProgram C
Listening ProgramUniversal (Automatic)
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software Versionv6.10.5/3.5.0
Software VersionFrontend v1.3.795874, Backend v1.3.9466.12
Tuning AdjustmentsMy own voice set to "No", Personal calibration set to "Standard", Background noise set to "Lowered", Audio mode set to "Frontal"
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
NotesPerformance assumes temple size that places speaker outlet near top of ear. Scores reduce quickly as the speaker outlet gets further from ear.
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