Lexie B3 Powered by Bose vs. Widex MOMENT

Check out our comparison of the Lexie B3 Powered by Bose vs Widex MOMENT. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.

Score
4.6
Lexie B3 Powered by Bose
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4.5
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Product Overview

B3 Powered by Bose
MOMENT
Form Factor
Expert Rating
Score
4.6
Score
4.5
User Rating
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2.914 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
MildModerate
MildModerateSevere
Product Features
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68
RechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68

Expert Ratings

Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.

B3 Powered by Bose
MOMENT

HearingTracker Score

B3 Powered by Bose
4.6EXCELLENT

Lexie B3 OTC hearing aids deliver Powered by Bose sound, Bluetooth streaming, IP68 durability, and app-based personalization for clearer conversations.

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MOMENT
4.5EXCELLENT

The Widex MOMENT is a flagship hearing aid line known for its superior sound quality and advanced AI-driven personalization features, including ZeroDelay™ and PureSound™ technologies that offer natural sound processing. Suitable for a wide range of hearing losses, these hearing aids are available in various styles, including rechargeable options, and are highly rated for music streaming and listening in noisy environments.

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HearAdvisor SoundScore

B3 Powered by Bose
4.7EXCELLENT

Lexie B3 achieved a SoundScore of 4.7/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #1 of 65 OTC Hearing Aid devices tested. The OTC Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 3.68/5.

MOMENT
4.6EXCELLENT

Widex Moment achieved a SoundScore of 4.6/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #9 of 39 Prescription Hearing Aid devices tested. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 4.19/5.

Build Quality

B3 Powered by Bose
4.8EXCELLENT

Lexie B3 hearing aids offer excellent protection from moisture and debris with an IP68 rating. The portable charge case also appears well built and should easily hold up to daily use.

MOMENT
5.0EXCELLENT

Widex Moment hearing aids have an impressive build quality, featuring a top-of-the-line IP68 ingress rating and an robust portable charging case.

Battery

B3 Powered by Bose
4.6EXCELLENT

B3 offer an impressive 32 hour battery life per charge, which is more than many products on the market. The portable charging case also offers up to 3 additional charges before needing to be plugged in. As such, we found the overall battery offering excellent.

MOMENT
4.5EXCELLENT

Moment Sheer sRic offer an all-day 29 hour rechargeable battery life, with a slightly longer 4 hour recharge time.

Bluetooth

B3 Powered by Bose
5.0EXCELLENT

Lexie B3 are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for wireless app control, audio streaming, and hands-free calling.

MOMENT
5.0EXCELLENT

Widex Moment Sheer sRIC hearing aids are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for audio streaming and hands-free calling.

App Features

B3 Powered by Bose
4.5EXCELLENT

The Lexie app has a user-friendly interface and modern, appealing design. It includes practical features like volume control and a tone balance. We especially liked that B3 now includes a hearing assessment to better personalize the audio performance to your hearing.

MOMENT
5.0EXCELLENT

The Widex Moment app is all around impressive with its modern, high-contrast appearance and comprehensive features, including sound customization options like a multi-band equalizer. The app also offers dedicated tinnitus features which can be optimized with your hearing care provider.

Comfort

B3 Powered by Bose
4.8EXCELLENT

I found B3 very comfortable, and the flexible earwires easily molded to my face which helped provide good retention and speaker placement in my ears.

MOMENT
5.0EXCELLENT

I found Sheer sRIC very comfortable due to their smaller size and ergonomic design. Your hearing care provider should help fit them with optimal comfort and hearing benefit.

Design

B3 Powered by Bose
4.8EXCELLENT

B3 are relatively small and have a modern receiver-in-canal design. One potential downside is that they are currently only available in a mat grey color.

MOMENT
5.0EXCELLENT

Sheer sRIC have a modern design and are available in a range of colors from discrete to bold. Personally, I appreciate how Widex hearing aids have a smoother shape and a subtly textured feel.

Value

B3 Powered by Bose
4.6EXCELLENT

Lexie B3 has a value score of 4.5/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

MOMENT
3.5BELOW AVERAGE

Widex Moment has a value score of 3.5/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

Handling

B3 Powered by Bose
4.8EXCELLENT

I did not run into any issues while using B3 or the Lexie mobile app. First-time users may need some practice to get accustomed to inserting the receiver-in-ear style properly.

MOMENT
5.0EXCELLENT

I did not run into any issues while using Widex Moment Sheer hearing aids. They are very easy to use once setup by your hearing care provider. First-time users may need some practice to get accustomed to inserting the receiver-in-ear style properly.

Pro Support

B3 Powered by Bose
3.0ABOVE AVERAGE

B3 are over-the-counter hearing aids and are designed to be fit without a hearing care provider. However, Lexie offers remote care which includes both technical and hearing support from their team of Lexie Experts for the lifetime of your hearing aid.

MOMENT
5.0EXCELLENT

You should receive quality hearing care and support from your provider. Telehealth, or remote care options, are also available though this requires some extra setup with a separate app and necklace dongle.

Lab Recordings

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B3 Powered by Bose
MOMENT
Busy Cafe
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Quiet Office
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Streaming Music
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B3 Powered by Bose
MOMENT

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

Compatible accessories for each hearing aid

B3 Powered by Bose
MOMENT
Battery Charger

B3 Charger

The Lexie B3 comes with a rechargeable storage case that charges via USB-C and provides about three extra full charges, for up to 5 days of total runtime. The hearing aids take about 3 hours to recharge and can run up to 32 hours per charge without streaming. Magnetic seating and status lights help confirm the aids are placed correctly and charging.

Charger

The Widex charger comes with brushed anodized aluminum casing, drop-in charging wells, and LED-indicators for charging status.

Bluetooth Streamer
None

SoundConnect

Widex SoundConnect streams audio from your computer directly to your hearing aids.

FM System
None

FM+DEX+2

Remote Control
None

RC-DEX

RC-DEX allows you to adjust the volume and switch between programs without directly touching your hearing aids. It features three simple buttons and is small enough to fit on a keychain, making it convenient to carry and use. As you activate its functions, verbal or tone cues in your hearing aids confirm your selections, and an LED indicator on the remote lights up during operation.

COM-DEX App+1

TONELINK App+1

MOMENT App

The WIDEX MOMENT App allows you to personalize your listening experience by adjusting the volume, pitch, and directional focus of your hearing aids. The app allows you to create custom programs and use SoundSense Learn AI technology.

Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
None

COM-DEX

A neck-worn streamer that delivers high-quality sound from any Android phone or Bluetooth device to Widex hearing aids.

TV Streamer
None

TV-DEX

TV PLAY

TV PLAY streams audio wirelessly from your TV directly to your Widex hearing aids.

Hardware

B3 Powered by Bose
MOMENT
Bluetooth® Audio
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
  • Accessory required
IP Rating
IP68
IP68
Push Button
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Mute control
  • Power on/off
  • Streaming start/stop
  • Call accept/reject
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion

Software Features

B3 Powered by Bose
MOMENT
Adjustment Bands
No
15
Directionality
Automatic Sound Focus
High Definition Locator: 15
Ear Simulation
No
Digital Pinna
Environmental Adaptation
No
Fluid Sound Analyzer: 11 (IE)
Extended Input Dynamic Range
No
True-Input Technology
Feedback Suppression
Yes
No
Frequency Lowering
No
Audibility Extender
High Pitch Boost
No
High-frequency boost
Listening Programs
4
5
Machine Learning
No
SoundSense AdaptSoundSense Learn
Noise Reduction
Yes
YesSoft-level noise reduction
Phone in Stereo
No
Phone+
Processing Channels
No
15
Self-fitting
  • Tuned based on audio preference selections
No
Spatial Noise Cancellation
No
  • InterEar
  • Real-time
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
No
Hammer DetectorTruSound Softener
Tinnitus Relief
No
  • InterEar
Unique Amplification Strategy
No
Enhanced Dynamic Range Compression (EDRC)PureSound™ with ZeroDelay™TruAcoustics™Variable Speed CompressionInterEar
Wind Noise Reduction
No
Smartwind Manager