Widex Moment SmartRIC Expert Review

The Widex Moment SmartRIC is a premium prescription hearing aid that earns an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.26/5 in our lab testing, placing it in the top 31% of the 35 prescription hearing aids we've evaluated. Priced at $3,398, this 2024 behind-the-ear device has received our Expert's Choice Award for two consecutive years.

In our testing, the SmartRIC demonstrates notable strengths in speech performance. Speech in quiet scores a strong 4.0/5, sitting +0.57 points above the category average. Speech in noise measures 2.9/5—above the category average by +1.37 points, though only mixed in absolute terms at that score level. Own-voice comfort also performs well at 3.7/5, exceeding the category average by +0.97 points, which may appeal to users sensitive to the sound of their own voice.

Music streaming quality scores a solid 3.1/5, +0.49 points above average for prescription devices. However, feedback handling presents a notable trade-off: while the 3.5/5 score is solid in absolute terms, it falls -1.24 points below the category average of 4.74/5. Users who frequently encounter feedback-prone situations should discuss this with their hearing care provider.

The SmartRIC includes rechargeable batteries and supports streaming from both iPhone and Android devices, along with hands-free calling. Within its premium price tier, alternatives like the Oticon Intent (4.70/5) and Phonak Sphere Infinio (4.64/5) score higher overall. The Widex Moment SmartRIC is best suited for users who prioritize speech clarity and own-voice comfort and are willing to accept some compromise on feedback performance.