ReSound Nexia vs. Widex Allure
Check out our comparison of the ReSound Nexia 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 ReSound Nexia Hearing Aids with Auracast are advanced hearing devices that feature the latest Bluetooth LE standard and Auracast broadcast audio technology, enhancing wireless connectivity and streaming capabilities. Launched in September 2023, these hearing aids offer a range of models suitable for mild to profound hearing loss, with options for hands-free calling, rechargeable batteries, and sophisticated noise reduction features.
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
5.0
1 review
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
4.5Above average
App Features
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Comfort
—
Design
5.0Above average
Design
—
Value
3.1Below average
Value
—
Handling
4.5Above average
Handling
—
SoundScore
3.9Above 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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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
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Multi Mic
3.5mm Line to Streaming
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Battery Charger
- Premium Charger
- Standard Charger
- Desktop Charger
Battery Charger
- Charge n Clean
- Standard Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- Unite Phone Clip+
Bluetooth Streamer
—
CROS System
- Nexia RIE CROS
CROS System
—
FM to Digital Streaming
- Multi Mic
FM to Digital Streaming
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Charge n Clean
Remote Adjustments
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- Unite Phone Clip+
- Unite Remote Control 2
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Control
- RC-DEX
Remote Microphone
- Micro Mic
- Multi Mic
Remote Microphone
—
Smartphone App
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Smartphone App
- Allure App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Unite Phone Clip+
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
TV Streamer
- Unite TV Streamer 2
- ReSound TV Streamer+
TV Streamer
- TV PLAY
Telecoil Streamer
- Multi Mic
Telecoil Streamer
—
Software
Adjustment Bands
17
Adjustment Bands
15
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
Yes
Directionality
Front Focus
Synchronized SoftSwitching™
Directionality
High Definition Locator: 15
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Digital Pinna
Environmental Adaptation
360 All Around
Environmental Optimizer II
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Classifier Categories: 11
Expansion
3 settings
Expansion
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Extended Input Dynamic Range
—
Extended Input Dynamic Range
True-Input Technology
Feedback Suppression
DFS Ultra III
Feedback Suppression
Dynamic Feedback Controller
Listening Programs
Fully flexible programs: 4
Listening Programs
5
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
New User Adaptation
—
Noise Reduction
NoiseTracker™ II: 5 settings
Noise Reduction
Yes
Soft-level noise reduction
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
15
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Impulse Noise Reduction: 3 settings
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Hammer Detector
TruSound Softener: 4 Modes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
Tinnitus Relief
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Allure PureSound™
Speech Enhancer Pro: Premium
TruAcoustics™
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Guard: 3 settings
Wind Noise Reduction
Smartwind Manager: Premium
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Accessory required (Android)
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
12.0
Made For iPhone
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Mic + Speaker In Ear
Yes
Mic + Speaker In Ear
—
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 Options
- Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
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