hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs. Widex Allure
Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon Mini IX vs Widex Allure. See how the two hearing aids differ in terms of technology features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
Designed to be almost invisible, the Horizon Mini IX is extremely small, rechargeable, and offers impressive features for such a tiny device.
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
Instant-Fit CIC
Form Factor
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Accessories
Battery Charger
—
Battery Charger
- Charge n Clean
- Standard Charger
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Charge n Clean
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- RC-DEX
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- Allure App
TV Streamer
—
TV Streamer
- TV PLAY
Software
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
15
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
Yes
Directionality
Binaural OneMic directionality
Directionality
High Definition Locator: 15
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Digital Pinna
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Echo Reduction
—
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Classifier: 11
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended Input Dynamic Range
—
Extended Input Dynamic Range
True-Input Technology
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Dynamic Feedback Controller
High Pitch Boost
—
High Pitch Boost
High-frequency boost
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
5
Machine Learning
—
Machine Learning
SoundSense Adapt
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Noise Reduction
Yes
Soft-level noise reduction
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
15
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Hammer Detector
TruSound Softener: 4 Modes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Unique Amplification Strategy
Allure PureSound™
Speech Enhancer Pro: Premium
TruAcoustics™
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
Smartwind Manager
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
—
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
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
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