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Product Comparison
Nuheara IQBuds Max 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
Nuheara IQBuds Max3.0
Widex Allure RIC 4404.3
Speech in noise
Nuheara IQBuds Max2.0
Widex Allure RIC 4402.5
Own voice
Nuheara IQBuds Max2.2
Widex Allure RIC 4403.0
Feedback handling
Nuheara IQBuds Max3.4
Widex Allure RIC 4401.7
Music streaming
Nuheara IQBuds Max4.3
Widex Allure RIC 4402.7
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Nuheara IQBuds MaxWidex Allure RIC 440
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
Receiver–
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting Formula–
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening Program–
Listening ProgramUniversal (Automatic)
Volume Setting–
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software Version–
Software VersionFrontend v1.3.795874,
Backend v1.3.9466.12
Tuning Adjustments–
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Other settings at manufacturer defaults