Phonak Audéo Infinio vs. Widex Allure
Check out our comparison of the Phonak Audéo Infinio 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
Phonak’s Infinio Sphere, launched in August 2024, introduces the AI-driven DEEPSONIC chip, designed to enhance speech clarity in noisy environments. My hands-on testing left me impressed with the Sphere's performance, especially in background noise.
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
4 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
—
Battery
4.6Above average
Battery
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
—
App Features
5.0Above average
App Features
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Comfort
—
Design
4.1Below average
Design
—
Value
3.4Below average
Value
—
Handling
4.8Above average
Handling
—
SoundScore
4.6Above average
SoundScore
—
Pro Support
5.0Above 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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—
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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Accessories
Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Accessory Connectivity
—
Battery Charger
- ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio
Battery Charger
- Charge n Clean
- Standard Charger
CROS System
—
CROS System
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Charge n Clean
Landline to Streaming
- Roger Select™
Landline to Streaming
—
Power Pack
- ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio
Power Pack
—
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Control
- RC-DEX
Remote Microphone
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
- Roger Select™
- Roger Table Mic II
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
- Roger Table Mic II
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
—
Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone App
- Allure App
Smartphone Streamer
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
TV Streamer
- TV Connector
- Roger On
- Roger Select™
TV Streamer
- TV PLAY
Software
AI Noise Removal
Spheric Speech Clarity
AI Noise Removal
—
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
15
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
Yes
Directionality
SpeechSensor
StereoZoom 2.0
UltraZoom: Premium
Directionality
High Definition Locator: 15
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Ear Simulation
Digital Pinna
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 6.0
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Classifier Categories: 11
Extended Input Dynamic Range
—
Extended Input Dynamic Range
True-Input Technology
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Feedback Suppression
Dynamic Feedback Controller
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Frequency Lowering
—
Listening Programs
4
Listening Programs
5
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
New User Adaptation
—
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Noise Reduction
Yes
Soft-level noise reduction
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Occlusion Reduction
—
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Phone in Stereo
—
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Preference Adaptation
—
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
15
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Hammer Detector
TruSound Softener: 4 Modes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Tinnitus Relief
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor Hearing
Speech Enhancer
Unique Amplification Strategy
Allure PureSound™
Speech Enhancer Pro: Premium
TruAcoustics™
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Wind Noise Reduction
Smartwind Manager: Premium
Hardware
Accelerometer
Yes
Accelerometer
—
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Auracast™ Ready
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
- 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
- Audio Stream Mix
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
- Voice assistant
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
- Tinnitus program
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
- Siri
Voice Assistant
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
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