Oticon Intent vs. Widex Allure
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Intent 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 Oticon Intent is a state-of-the-art hearing aid launched in February 2024, featuring advanced Deep Neural Network (DNN 2.0) technology for enhanced speech clarity in noisy environments and 4D sensor technology for adaptive sound settings. It offers improved connectivity with Bluetooth LE and Auracast-ready technology, faster rechargeability, and a compact design, making it suitable for a wide range of hearing loss levels.
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
User Rating
3.8
9 reviews
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Build Quality
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Battery
4.2Above average
Battery
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Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
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App Features
4.4Above average
App Features
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Comfort
5.0Above average
Comfort
—
Design
5.0Above average
Design
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Value
3.3Below average
Value
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Handling
5.0Above average
Handling
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SoundScore
4.7Above average
SoundScore
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Pro Support
5.0Above average
Pro Support
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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
Battery Charger
- Desktop Charger
- Intent SmartCharger
Battery Charger
- Charge n Clean
- Standard Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
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CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
CROS System
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Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Charge n Clean
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
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Power Pack
- Intent SmartCharger
Power Pack
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Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- Companion App
- ConnectClip
- Remote Control 3.0
Remote Control
- RC-DEX
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
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Smartphone App
- Companion App
Smartphone App
- Allure App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
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TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
- TV PLAY
Software
AI Noise Removal
Neural Noise Suppression: 12 dB / 6 dB
AI Noise Removal
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Adjustment Bands
24
Adjustment Bands
15
Better Ear Focus
Better-Ear Priority
Better Ear Focus
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
Yes
Directionality
—
Directionality
High Definition Locator: 15
Ear Simulation
Virtual Outer Ear: 3 configurations
Ear Simulation
Digital Pinna
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Classifier: 11
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended Input Dynamic Range
—
Extended Input Dynamic Range
True-Input Technology
Extended bandwidth
Yes
Extended bandwidth
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Feedback Suppression
Feedback Shield
MoreSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
Dynamic Feedback Controller
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™
Frequency Lowering
—
Handling noise reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Handling noise reduction
—
High Pitch Boost
—
High Pitch Boost
High-frequency boost
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
5
Machine Learning
—
Machine Learning
SoundSense Adapt
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
—
Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
Yes
Soft-level noise reduction
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
15
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster
Soft Speech Boost
—
Spatial Awareness
Spatial Sound™: 4 estimators
Spatial Awareness
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Spatial Balancer: 100%
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Power bass
Streaming Bass Boost
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Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SuddenSound Stabilizer: 6 Configurations
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Hammer Detector
TruSound Softener: 4 Modes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
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Unique Amplification Strategy
Environment classifier: 5 configurations
MoreSound Amplifier 3.0
MoreSound Intelligence 3.0: Level 1
Sound Enhancer: 3 configurations
Unique Amplification Strategy
Allure PureSound™
Speech Enhancer Pro: Premium
TruAcoustics™
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind & Handling Stabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
Smartwind Manager
Hardware
Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
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Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Gyroscope
Yes
Gyroscope
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
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
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
15.3
Made For iPhone
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Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
- Power on/off
- Call accept/reject
- Tinnitus volume
- Airplane Mode
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
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