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Eargo 8 vs. Widex Allure

Check out our comparison of the Eargo 8 vs Widex Allure. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

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Summary

Product Description

Eargo 8 is Eargo's latest flagship OTC hearing aid, featuring automatic sound environment adjustments, enhanced audio fidelity, and patented device-health monitoring. Designed for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, it emphasizes user convenience, extended battery life, and robust customer support.

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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.

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Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
Form Factor
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Scoring

Build Quality
Build Quality
4.9Above average
Battery
Battery
3.6Below average
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
App Features
4.0Above average
Comfort
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
Design
5.0Above average
Value
Value
3.1Below average
Handling
Handling
5.0Above average
SoundScore
SoundScore
4.5Above average
Pro Support
Pro Support
5.0Above average

Audio Files

Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
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
  • Charger (Eargo 8)
Battery Charger
  • Charge n Clean
  • Standard Charger
Hearing Aid Dryer
Hearing Aid Dryer
  • Charge n Clean
Remote Control
  • Eargo App
Remote Control
  • RC-DEX
Smartphone App
  • Eargo App
Smartphone App
  • Allure App
TV Streamer
TV Streamer
  • TV PLAY

Software

Adjustment Bands
Adjustment Bands
15
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
Yes
Directionality
Directionality
High Definition Locator: 15
Ear Simulation
Ear Simulation
Digital Pinna
Environmental Adaptation
Smart Sound Adjust
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Classifier Categories: 11
Extended Input Dynamic Range
Extended Input Dynamic Range
True-Input Technology
Feedback Suppression
Feedback Suppression
Dynamic Feedback Controller
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
5
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Soft-level noise reduction
Processing Channels
Processing Channels
15
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on hearing test through device
  • Tuned based on audio preference selections
Self-fitting
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Hammer Detector
TruSound Softener: 4 Modes
Unique Amplification Strategy
Superior HD Sound
Unique Amplification Strategy
Allure PureSound™
Speech Enhancer Pro: Premium
TruAcoustics™
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
Smartwind Manager: Premium

Hardware

Bluetooth® Audio
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
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
Push Button Options
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Controls
Tap Options
  • Accept/end calls
Telecoil
Telecoil
Yes