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Widex Moment Expert Review

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Released 
2022

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Summary

The Widex Moment is a premium behind-the-ear prescription hearing aid priced at $4,598, earning an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.32 out of 5 in HearAdvisor's lab testing. This 2022 release ranks in the top 26% of prescription hearing aids tested, positioning it as a solid performer in a competitive category.

In our testing, the Widex Moment demonstrated particular strength in speech intelligibility, scoring well above average for speech in noise (+1.18 points) and above average for speech in quiet (+0.69 points). This suggests the device handles challenging listening environments effectively. Music streaming quality also exceeded the category average, making it a reasonable choice for users who frequently stream audio from their phones.

However, the Moment showed below-average feedback handling in our tuned fit condition, scoring 0.77 points below the category average overall. This is worth considering for users who may be sensitive to feedback or who require more aggressive gain settings. Own-voice comfort measured slightly above average, indicating acceptable occlusion management with the closed vented dome coupling used in testing.

At this price point, the Widex Moment faces stiff competition from devices like the Oticon Intent (4.70) and Phonak Sphere Infinio (4.64), which outperformed it in our testing. The Moment is best suited for users who prioritize speech clarity in noisy environments and value Widex's sound philosophy, though budget-conscious buyers may find comparable performance at lower price points with devices like the Orka Two at $1,899.

In the initial fit condition using a closed vented dome, the Widex Moment achieved a fit score of 3.14 out of 5, which is above average for the category. Speech in noise performance was a standout at 2.50, while feedback handling scored a perfect 5.00, indicating excellent stability out of the box. Music streaming quality was notably strong at 3.80, and own-voice comfort was acceptable at 3.00. This configuration suggests the Moment delivers solid performance with minimal professional adjustment, making it accessible for users seeking good sound quality from the start.

The tuned fit condition, also using a closed vented dome, improved the overall fit score to 3.46 out of 5—a 0.32-point gain over the initial fit. Speech in quiet improved significantly to 4.10, suggesting better audibility when gain settings were optimized to match prescriptive targets. However, feedback handling dropped from 5.00 to 4.00, indicating some trade-off when pushing for greater amplification. Speech in noise showed modest improvement at 2.70, while music streaming quality decreased slightly to 3.50. The tuned condition demonstrates that professional fitting can enhance speech clarity, though users should be aware of potential feedback considerations.

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Lab Review Scores

A
SoundGrade
Initial Score
4.2
Tuned Score
4.6
Expert
Choice
Speech in quiet
best
2.9
5.0
Own voice
best
3.0
5.0
Speech in noise
best
2.5
5.0
Feedback handling
best
5.0
5.0
Music streaming
best
3.8
5.0

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Lab recordings

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Lab notes

Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Ear Coupling
Initial Fitting
Closed Vented Dome
Tuned Fitting
Closed Vented Dome

Specs

Behind Ear
Behind Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
iPhone Streaming
iPhone Streaming
Android Streaming
Android Streaming
Hands-Free
Hands-Free