Widex Allure RIC 440 Hero
Expert
Choice

Widex Allure RIC 440 Expert Review

Premium Rx
Released 
2025
Summary

The Widex Allure RIC 440 is a premium Rx hearing aid that fits in the ear and uses rechargeable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of A and sits in the top 25% of devices in the prescription category and in the top 15% of all devices tested.

In the initial fit condition, the Widex Allure RIC 440 performed above average on speech in quiet, well above average on speech in noise, well below average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Widex Allure RIC 440 was well above average.

In the tuned fit condition, the Widex Allure RIC 440 performed above average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, well below average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Widex Allure RIC 440 was above average.

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Lab Review Scores
A
SoundGrade
Initial Score
4.6
Tuned Score
4.2
Expert
Choice
Speech in quiet
best
4.1
5.0
Own voice
best
3.3
5.0
Speech in noise
best
2.9
5.0
Feedback handling
best
3.8
5.0
Music streaming
best
3.1
5.0

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Lab notes
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Ear Coupling
Initial Fitting
Tulip Dome
Tuned Fitting
Tulip Dome
Receiver
Initial Fitting
Medium-power
Tuned Fitting
Medium-power
Fitting Formula
Initial Fitting
Proprietary manufacturer default
Tuned Fitting
Proprietary manufacturer default
Listening Program
Initial Fitting
Universal (Automatic)
Tuned Fitting
Universal (Automatic)
Volume Setting
Initial Fitting
Manufacturer defaults
Tuned Fitting
Adjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software Version
Initial Fitting
Frontend v1.3.795874, Backend v1.3.9466.12
Tuned Fitting
Frontend v1.3.795874, Backend v1.3.9466.12
Tuning Adjustments
Initial Fitting
Programmed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuned Fitting
Programmed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Specs
Behind Ear
Behind Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
iPhone Streaming
iPhone Streaming
Android Streaming
Android Streaming
Hands-Free
Hands-Free