Philips HearLink 9050 vs. Widex Allure
Check out our comparison of the Philips HearLink 9050 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 Philips HearLink 9050 hearing aids, available at Costco for $1,499 per pair, are advanced rechargeable Bluetooth devices that utilize artificial intelligence and motion sensors to enhance speech understanding in noisy environments.
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
3.6
14 reviews
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
—
Build Quality
4.9Above average
Battery
—
Battery
3.6Below average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
—
App Features
4.0Above average
Comfort
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
—
Design
5.0Above average
Value
—
Value
3.1Below average
Handling
—
Handling
5.0Above average
SoundScore
—
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
- Charger Plus miniRITE
- HearLink desk charger
Battery Charger
- Charge n Clean
- Standard Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- AudioClip
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Charge n Clean
Power Pack
- Charger Plus miniRITE
Power Pack
—
Remote Adjustments
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- AudioClip
- Remote Control
- HearLink 2 app
Remote Control
- RC-DEX
Remote Microphone
- AudioClip
Remote Microphone
—
Smartphone App
- HearLink 2 app
Smartphone App
- Allure App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- AudioClip
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter
TV Streamer
- TV PLAY
Software
AI Noise Removal
AI Noise Reduction
AI Noise Removal
—
Adjustment Bands
Yes
Adjustment Bands
15
Better Ear Focus
Yes
Better Ear Focus
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
Yes
Directionality
—
Directionality
High Definition Locator: 15
Ear Simulation
3 options
Ear Simulation
Digital Pinna
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Classifier Categories: 11
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended Input Dynamic Range
—
Extended Input Dynamic Range
True-Input Technology
Extended bandwidth
10kHz
Extended bandwidth
—
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
Dynamic Feedback Controller
Frequency Lowering
Yes
Frequency Lowering
—
Handling noise reduction
Yes
Handling noise reduction
—
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
5
New User Adaptation
Yes
New User Adaptation
—
Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
Yes
Soft-level noise reduction
Processing Channels
64
Processing Channels
15
Soft Speech Boost
Yes
Soft Speech Boost
—
Spatial Awareness
4 options
Spatial Awareness
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Yes
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Transient Noise Reduction: 6 options
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Hammer Detector
TruSound Softener: 4 Modes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Tinnitus Relief
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
SoundGuide
SoundMap 3
Speech Clarifier: 5 options
Unique Amplification Strategy
Allure PureSound™
Speech Enhancer Pro: Premium
TruAcoustics™
Wind Noise Reduction
SoundProtect Wind Noise Management
Wind Noise Reduction
Smartwind Manager: Premium
Hardware
Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
—
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
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
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
Yes
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