MDHearingAid Neo XS vs. Widex Allure
Check out our comparison of the MDHearingAid Neo XS 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
Neo XS is an instant-fit in-ear OTC hearing aid that offers improvements in MDHearing's product line in terms of rechargeable battery life, audio processing, and size. However, our lab testing found its performance underwhelming.
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
CIC
Form Factor
RITE
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
3.8Below average
Build Quality
—
Battery
4.0Above average
Battery
—
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
—
App Features
—
App Features
—
Comfort
3.5Below average
Comfort
—
Design
4.0Below average
Design
—
Value
3.3Below average
Value
—
Handling
3.0Below average
Handling
—
SoundScore
2.5Below average
SoundScore
—
Pro Support
2.0Below 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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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
- 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
—
Adjustment Bands
15
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
Yes
Directionality
—
Directionality
High Definition Locator: 15
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Digital Pinna
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Classifier: 11
Extended Input Dynamic Range
—
Extended Input Dynamic Range
True-Input Technology
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Dynamic Feedback Controller
High Pitch Boost
—
High Pitch Boost
High-frequency boost
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
5
Machine Learning
—
Machine Learning
SoundSense Adapt
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
Yes
Soft-level noise reduction
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
15
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Hammer Detector
TruSound Softener: 4 Modes
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Allure PureSound™
Speech Enhancer Pro: Premium
TruAcoustics™
Wind Noise Reduction
—
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 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
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