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Sony CRE-C20 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
Sony CRE-C20 Hero
SonySoundGrade B

Sony CRE-C20

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
Sony CRE-C204.7
Widex Allure RIC 4404.3
Speech in noise
Sony CRE-C203.2
Widex Allure RIC 4402.5
Own voice
Sony CRE-C202.9
Widex Allure RIC 4403.0
Feedback handling
Sony CRE-C203.9
Widex Allure RIC 4401.7
Music streaming
Sony CRE-C200.0
Widex Allure RIC 4402.7

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Sony CRE-C20Widex Allure RIC 440
Ear CouplingSleeve Vented
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 VersionFirmware v3.1.0.15005
Software VersionFrontend v1.3.795874, Backend v1.3.9466.12
Tuning AdjustmentsOn-ear assessment performed, Loudness match set at +1 to balance devices binaurally, Sound balance set to +4 More Sharp, Fine tuning performed and left at "Solution 05", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notesn/a
Notes