Oticon Xceed vs. Widex Allure
Check out our comparison of the Oticon Xceed 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 Xceed is a powerful behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid designed for individuals with severe-to-profound hearing loss, offering up to 146 dB SPL and 87 dB full-on gain. Powered by the Velox S platform with BrainHearing technology, it features OpenSound Navigator for improved speech clarity, iPhone streaming capabilities, and is available in two styles and three technology levels, starting at around $5,000 per pair.
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
BTE-SP
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
4.2
12 reviews
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Moderate
- Severe
- Profound
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
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Build Quality
4.9Above average
Battery
—
Battery
3.6Below average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
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App Features
4.0Above average
Comfort
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
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Design
5.0Above average
Value
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Value
3.1Below average
Handling
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Handling
5.0Above average
SoundScore
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SoundScore
4.5Above average
Pro Support
—
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
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Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
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Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
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Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
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
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Battery Charger
- Charge n Clean
- Standard Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
Bluetooth Streamer
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CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
CROS System
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Charge n Clean
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Landline to Streaming
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Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- Remote Control 3.0
- ConnectClip
- Companion App
Remote Control
- RC-DEX
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Remote Microphone
—
Smartphone App
- On App
- Companion App
Smartphone App
- Allure App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
TV Streamer
- TV PLAY
Software
Adaptive Adjustments
Yes
Adaptive Adjustments
—
Adjustment Bands
14
Adjustment Bands
15
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Coordination
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Automatic Phone Program
—
Better Ear Focus
Binaural Noise Management
Better Ear Focus
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
Yes
Directionality
Multiple Directionality Options
Directionality
High Definition Locator: 15
Ear Simulation
Pinna Omni
Ear Simulation
Digital Pinna
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Classifier Categories: 11
Expansion
Yes
Expansion
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Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended Input Dynamic Range
—
Extended Input Dynamic Range
True-Input Technology
Feedback Suppression
Feedback shield LX
OpenSound Optimizer™
Feedback Suppression
Dynamic Feedback Controller
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™ LX
Frequency Lowering
—
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
5
Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
Machine Noise Reduction
—
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
New User Adaptation
—
Noise Reduction
Maximum noise removal: 9 dB
Noise Reduction
Yes
Soft-level noise reduction
Occlusion Reduction
Yes
Occlusion Reduction
—
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Phone Ear Focus
—
Power On Delay
Yes
Power On Delay
—
Preference Adaptation
YouMatic™ LX: 3 configurations
Preference Adaptation
—
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
15
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster LX
Soft Speech Boost
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Balancing power effect: 100%
OpenSound Navigator™: Level 1
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo streaming (2.4 GHz)
Stereo Audio Streaming
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Streaming Bass Boost
Bass Boost
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: 4 configurations
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Hammer Detector
TruSound Softener: 4 Modes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Tinnitus Relief
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Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™ LX: Level 1
Unique Amplification Strategy
Allure PureSound™
Speech Enhancer Pro: Premium
TruAcoustics™
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
Smartwind Manager: Premium
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Accessory required
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
13
Disposable Batteries
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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
- Mute control
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
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Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
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