Sennheiser Sonite Rise vs. Widex MOMENT

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Product Overview

Sonite Rise
MOMENT
Form Factor
Expert Rating
N/A
Score
4.5
User Rating
—
2.914 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
MildModerateSevere
MildModerateSevere
Product Features
Hands-freeRechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68
RechargeableiPhoneAndroidIP68

Expert Ratings

Compare comprehensive test results and expert opinions.

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MOMENT

HearingTracker Score

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MOMENT
4.5EXCELLENT

The Widex MOMENT is a flagship hearing aid line known for its superior sound quality and advanced AI-driven personalization features, including ZeroDelay™ and PureSound™ technologies that offer natural sound processing. Suitable for a wide range of hearing losses, these hearing aids are available in various styles, including rechargeable options, and are highly rated for music streaming and listening in noisy environments.

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HearAdvisor SoundScore

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MOMENT
4.6EXCELLENT

Widex Moment achieved a SoundScore of 4.6/5 and a SoundGrade of A in HearAdvisor lab testing. It ranked #9 of 39 Prescription Hearing Aid devices tested. The Prescription Hearing Aid category average SoundScore was 4.19/5.

Build Quality

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MOMENT
5.0EXCELLENT

Widex Moment hearing aids have an impressive build quality, featuring a top-of-the-line IP68 ingress rating and an robust portable charging case.

Battery

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MOMENT
4.5EXCELLENT

Moment Sheer sRic offer an all-day 29 hour rechargeable battery life, with a slightly longer 4 hour recharge time.

Bluetooth

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MOMENT
5.0EXCELLENT

Widex Moment Sheer sRIC hearing aids are Bluetooth compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing for audio streaming and hands-free calling.

App Features

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MOMENT
5.0EXCELLENT

The Widex Moment app is all around impressive with its modern, high-contrast appearance and comprehensive features, including sound customization options like a multi-band equalizer. The app also offers dedicated tinnitus features which can be optimized with your hearing care provider.

Comfort

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MOMENT
5.0EXCELLENT

I found Sheer sRIC very comfortable due to their smaller size and ergonomic design. Your hearing care provider should help fit them with optimal comfort and hearing benefit.

Design

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MOMENT
5.0EXCELLENT

Sheer sRIC have a modern design and are available in a range of colors from discrete to bold. Personally, I appreciate how Widex hearing aids have a smoother shape and a subtly textured feel.

Value

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MOMENT
3.5BELOW AVERAGE

Widex Moment has a value score of 3.5/5 based on lab performance and public display price.

Handling

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MOMENT
5.0EXCELLENT

I did not run into any issues while using Widex Moment Sheer hearing aids. They are very easy to use once setup by your hearing care provider. First-time users may need some practice to get accustomed to inserting the receiver-in-ear style properly.

Pro Support

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MOMENT
5.0EXCELLENT

You should receive quality hearing care and support from your provider. Telehealth, or remote care options, are also available though this requires some extra setup with a separate app and necklace dongle.

Lab Recordings

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Busy Cafe
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Quiet Office
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Streaming Music
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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

Compatible accessories for each hearing aid

Sonite Rise
MOMENT
Battery Charger
None

Charger

The Widex charger comes with brushed anodized aluminum casing, drop-in charging wells, and LED-indicators for charging status.

Bluetooth Streamer
None

SoundConnect

Widex SoundConnect streams audio from your computer directly to your hearing aids.

FM System
None

FM+DEX+2

Remote Control

Easy Line Remote Control

The Remote Control is a handheld accessory for compatible hearing aids that lets the user adjust volume and switch between hearing aid programs without using the hearing aids themselves or an app. It has separate volume up and down buttons, a program-change button, an on/off slider, an indicator light, and a battery door. It must be paired with the hearing aids before use, but pairing is only needed once; after that, it reconnects automatically. The remote uses a replaceable CR2032 lithium button-cell battery rather than a rechargeable battery. Each press of the program button moves the hearing aids to the next available program, while the plus and minus buttons raise or lower volume. Changes are applied to both hearing aids at the same time, and the hearing aids may play a confirmation beep depending on how they are configured. The guide also notes that its Bluetooth range is about 1 m, so it is meant for close-range control rather than long-distance operation.

RC-DEX

RC-DEX allows you to adjust the volume and switch between programs without directly touching your hearing aids. It features three simple buttons and is small enough to fit on a keychain, making it convenient to carry and use. As you activate its functions, verbal or tone cues in your hearing aids confirm your selections, and an LED indicator on the remote lights up during operation.

COM-DEX App+1

TONELINK App+1

MOMENT App

The WIDEX MOMENT App allows you to personalize your listening experience by adjusting the volume, pitch, and directional focus of your hearing aids. The app allows you to create custom programs and use SoundSense Learn AI technology.

Remote Microphone

Easy Line PartnerMic

The PartnerMic is a small clip-on microphone designed to be worn by a conversation partner so their voice can be streamed directly to compatible hearing aids. It is intended for situations where the listener wants clearer access to one person’s speech, especially when distance or background noise makes conversation harder. The microphone can be clipped to clothing or worn on a lanyard, with the guide recommending placement about 20 cm / 8 inches below the speaker’s mouth and no more than 50 cm / 20 inches away. The device has a built-in rechargeable battery, charges by USB-C, and typically takes about 2 hours to charge. It pairs once with the hearing aids and then reconnects after being turned off and on. Its streaming range is up to 25 m / 80 ft, though walls, furniture, and even the human body can reduce stability or cause dropouts. Volume is adjusted through the hearing aids or the companion app rather than directly on the microphone.

None
Smartphone App

Easy Line Remote app

The Easy Line Remote app is a smartphone app for compatible hearing aids that lets users adjust their hearing settings and view basic hearing-related health data. It can be used to change volume, switch listening programs, adjust features such as noise reduction and microphone directionality, and fine-tune sound using equalizer presets or manual bass, middle, and treble sliders. The app also supports remote appointments with a hearing care professional, allowing hearing aid adjustments to be made during a live video call. Depending on the hearing aid model, it may track health-related information such as step count, wearing time, goals, and activity levels. It can also show battery level and device status, configure touch controls, set cleaning reminders, and provide information about connected hearing aids and accessories.

None
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
None

COM-DEX

A neck-worn streamer that delivers high-quality sound from any Android phone or Bluetooth device to Widex hearing aids.

TV Streamer

Easy Line TV Connector+1

The TV Connector is a small accessory that sends audio from a TV or other audio source directly to compatible hearing aids. It connects to the audio source using either an optical TOSLINK cable or a 3.5 mm analog cable, and it is powered through micro-USB. Once set up, it can stream audio wirelessly to paired hearing aids from up to about 15 m / 50 ft away, although walls, furniture, or other obstacles may reduce the range. In everyday use, the device is meant to work mostly in the background: when the TV or audio source is on, it transmits sound to the hearing aids; when no audio is detected, it goes into standby. Users can adjust the streamed audio volume using buttons on the device, and compatible hearing aids may also allow balancing TV sound against surrounding environmental sound. It supports Dolby Audio, stereo, and mono signals, but not DTS, so some TVs may require an audio-setting change or use of the analog cable instead.

TV-DEX

TV PLAY

TV PLAY streams audio wirelessly from your TV directly to your Widex hearing aids.

Hardware

Sonite Rise
MOMENT
Accelerometer
Yes
No
Bluetooth® Audio
  • Bluetooth® (A2DP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Auracast™ Ready
  • Made for iPhone (MFi)
  • Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
  • Bluetooth® (HFP)
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
  • Accessory required
IP Rating
IP68
IP68
Push Button
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
  • Audio Stream Mix
  • Program control
  • Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
  • Voice assistant
  • Accept/end calls
  • Pause/Resume
  • Tinnitus program
No
Voice Assistant
  • Siri
  • Google
No
Volume Rocker
Yes
No

Software Features

Sonite Rise
MOMENT
Adjustment Bands
20
15
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
No
AI Noise Removal
Spheric Speech Clarity: Full strength
No
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
No
Directionality
SpeechSensorStereoZoom 2.0UltraZoomPremium
High Definition Locator: 15
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Digital Pinna
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 6.0
Fluid Sound Analyzer: 11 (IE)
Extended Input Dynamic Range
No
True-Input Technology
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
No
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Audibility Extender
High Pitch Boost
No
High-frequency boost
Listening Programs
4
5
Machine Learning
No
SoundSense AdaptSoundSense Learn
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
No
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
YesSoft-level noise reduction
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
No
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Phone+
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
No
Processing Channels
No
15
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
  • InterEar
  • Real-time
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Hammer DetectorTruSound Softener
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
  • InterEar
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor HearingSpeech Enhancer
Enhanced Dynamic Range Compression (EDRC)PureSound™ with ZeroDelay™TruAcoustics™Variable Speed CompressionInterEar
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Smartwind Manager