Audicus Omni 2 vs. Widex Allure
Check out our comparison of the Audicus Omni 2 vs Widex Allure. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
The Audicus Omni 2 is a high-quality over-the-counter hearing aid designed for individuals with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. It boasts modern features such as rechargeability, hands-free calling, graphic EQ control, and remote hearing aid adjustments, offering superior sound performance at a higher price point.
Product Description
Widex Allure is a rechargeable receiver-in-canal hearing aid powered by a new W1 chip that enables fast and efficient sound processing. It includes features for speech clarity, adaptive feedback control, and automatic sound classification, with further independent testing currently underway.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
4.8Above average
Build Quality
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Battery
4.0Above average
Battery
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Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
—
App Features
4.3Above average
App Features
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Comfort
—
Design
4.7Above average
Design
—
Value
3.7Above average
Value
—
Handling
4.5Above average
Handling
—
SoundScore
4.3Above average
SoundScore
—
Pro Support
3.0Above average
Pro Support
—
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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HearingTracker partners with HearAdvisor to provide recordings and performance data from an acoustic laboratory that follows standard scientific procedures. All hearing aids are fitted and performance-tested for mild sloping to moderate hearing loss. All audio samples cutoff above 10kHz.
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Battery Charger
Battery Charger
- Charge n Clean
- Standard Charger
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Charge n Clean
Remote Adjustments
- Hearing Remote App
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- Hearing Remote App
Remote Control
- RC-DEX
Remote Microphone
- Partner Mic
Remote Microphone
—
Smartphone App
- Hearing Remote App
Smartphone App
- Allure App
TV Streamer
- TV Connector
TV Streamer
- TV PLAY
Software
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
15
Adjustment Synchronization
DuoLink
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
Yes
Directionality
Auto Target
AutoFocus
Directionality
High Definition Locator: 15
Ear Simulation
Pinna Effect
Ear Simulation
Digital Pinna
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Classifier Categories: 11
Extended Input Dynamic Range
—
Extended Input Dynamic Range
True-Input Technology
Feedback Suppression
Feedback manager
Feedback Suppression
Dynamic Feedback Controller
Frequency Lowering
Frequency compression 2
Frequency Lowering
—
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
5
Noise Reduction
Dynamic Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Soft-level noise reduction
Phone in Stereo
Binaural Phone
Phone in Stereo
—
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
15
Soft Speech Boost
Soft speech lift
Soft Speech Boost
—
Spatial Awareness
Yes
Spatial Awareness
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Pulse Protect
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Hammer Detector
TruSound Softener: 4 Modes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus masker
Tinnitus Relief
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Intensifier
Unique Amplification Strategy
Allure PureSound™
Speech Enhancer Pro: Premium
TruAcoustics™
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind control
Wind Noise Reduction
Smartwind Manager: Premium
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Audio Stream Mix
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Voice assistant
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
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