Widex Allure RIC 440 vs Widex Moment

The Widex Allure RIC 440 is a premium prescription hearing aid that earns an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.5/5 in our lab testing, ranking #7 among 36 prescription hearing aids tested. At $4,398, it sits in the highest price tier and delivers excellent overall sound performance. Speech clarity is a standout strength for this device. Speech in quiet scores a strong 4.3/5, which is 0.87 points above the category average of 3.43/5. Speech in noise measures 2.5/5—above the category average of 1.55/5 by 0.95 points, though only mixed in absolute terms. Own-voice comfort is solid at 3.0/5, slightly above the 2.75/5 category average. The most significant limitation is feedback handling, which scores just 1.7/5 compared to a category average of 4.71/5. This represents a notable weakness that potential buyers should discuss with their hearing care provider. Music streaming performs at a mixed 2.7/5, essentially matching the category average. The Allure RIC 440 features Bluetooth streaming for both iPhone and Android devices, hands-free calling capability, and rechargeable batteries. It competes against other premium devices like the Oticon Intent (4.75/5) and Phonak Sphere Infinio (4.65/5). This hearing aid may suit those prioritizing speech understanding who can work with a provider to manage feedback, though its below-average feedback handling warrants careful consideration during fitting.

The Widex Moment is a premium behind-the-ear prescription hearing aid that earns an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.3/5 in our lab testing, ranking #10 among 36 prescription hearing aids tested. Currently available at $3,398, this 2022 release from Widex delivers strong performance across key listening scenarios. In our standardized testing, the Widex Moment demonstrates particular strength in speech-related metrics. Speech in quiet scores a strong 4.1/5, measuring +0.67 points above the category average. Speech in noise performance reaches 2.7/5—above the category average by +1.15 points, though still mixed in absolute terms, reflecting the inherent difficulty of noisy environments for all hearing aids. Music streaming quality is a highlight at 3.5/5, scoring +0.86 points above category average, making this device a solid choice for users who value audio entertainment through their hearing aids. Own voice comfort measures a solid 3.0/5, slightly above the category average. Feedback handling scores a strong 4.0/5 in absolute terms, though this falls -0.71 points below the category average of 4.71/5. The Widex Moment is well-suited for users seeking a premium prescription device with reliable speech clarity and quality music streaming capabilities. It supports both iPhone and Android streaming with hands-free functionality, and features rechargeable batteries. This device has earned HearAdvisor's Expert's Choice Award in both 2023 and 2024.