Jabra Enhance Select 50R vs. Widex Allure
Check out our comparison of the Jabra Enhance Select 50R 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 Jabra Enhance Select 50R is a rechargeable, over-the-counter hearing aid designed for mild to moderate hearing loss, offering features such as iPhone and Android streaming, automatic sound adjustments, and wireless app control. Priced at $995 or $1195 depending on the service package, it includes options for remote telecare and customization through the Jabra Enhance app, though it lacks hands-free calling and advanced streaming capabilities.
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
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Build Quality
—
Battery
3.9Average
Battery
—
Bluetooth
4.0Below average
Bluetooth
—
App Features
4.5Above average
App Features
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Comfort
—
Design
4.5Above average
Design
—
Value
3.9Above average
Value
—
Handling
4.5Above average
Handling
—
SoundScore
3.8Above 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
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Multi Mic
3.5mm Line to Streaming
—
Battery Charger
- Charger
Battery Charger
- Charge n Clean
- Standard Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- Unite Phone Clip+
Bluetooth Streamer
—
FM to Digital Streaming
- Multi Mic
FM to Digital Streaming
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Charge n Clean
Remote Adjustments
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- Unite Remote Control 2
- Unite Phone Clip+
- ReSound Smart 3D app
- ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
- Control+
Remote Control
- RC-DEX
Remote Microphone
- Multi Mic
- Micro Mic
Remote Microphone
—
Smartphone App
- ReSound Smart 3D app
- Control+
Smartphone App
- Allure App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Unite Phone Clip+
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
Smartwatch App
- ReSound Smart 3D app [Watch]
Smartwatch App
—
TV Streamer
- Unite TV Streamer 2
TV Streamer
- TV PLAY
Telecoil Streamer
- Multi Mic
Telecoil Streamer
—
Software
Adjustment Bands
6
Adjustment Bands
15
Adjustment Synchronization
Synchronized push button
Synchronized volume control
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Automatic Phone Program
PhoneNow™
Automatic Phone Program
—
Bass Boost
Low Frequency Boost: Basic
Bass Boost
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
Yes
Directionality
MultiScope Adaptive Directionality™
SoftSwitching™
Directionality
High Definition Locator: 15
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Digital Pinna
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Classifier
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Classifier Categories: 11
Expansion
On/Off
Expansion
—
Extended Input Dynamic Range
—
Extended Input Dynamic Range
True-Input Technology
Feedback Suppression
Auto DFS™
DFS Ultra™ II
Feedback Suppression
Dynamic Feedback Controller
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
Listening Programs
5
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
New User Adaptation
—
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: On/Off
Noise Reduction
Yes
Soft-level noise reduction
Phone Ear Focus
Comfort Phone™
Phone Ear Focus
—
Power On Delay
SmartStart™
Power On Delay
—
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
15
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Hammer Detector
TruSound Softener: 4 Modes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Tinnitus Relief
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
WARP compression: 8
Unique Amplification Strategy
Allure PureSound™
Speech Enhancer Pro: Premium
TruAcoustics™
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: On/Off
Wind Noise Reduction
Smartwind Manager: Premium
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Accessory required
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
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
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