Signia Silk X vs. Widex Allure
Check out our comparison of the Signia Silk X 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 Signia Silk X Hearing Aid is a discreet, in-ear device designed to provide clear and natural sound quality. It offers advanced features and a comfortable fit, making it suitable for a wide range of hearing needs.
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
Instant-Fit CIC
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
2.4
6 reviews
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
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
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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
CROS System
- CROS Silk X
CROS System
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Charge n Clean
Remote Adjustments
- Signia App
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- miniPocket
- Signia App
Remote Control
- RC-DEX
Smartphone App
- Signia App
Smartphone App
- Allure App
TV Streamer
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TV Streamer
- TV PLAY
Software
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
15
Adjustment Synchronization
Ultra HD e2e
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
Yes
Directionality
Yes
Directionality
High Definition Locator: 15
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Digital Pinna
Echo Reduction
EchoShield
Echo Reduction
—
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Classifier Categories: 11
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
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Extended Input Dynamic Range
—
Extended Input Dynamic Range
True-Input Technology
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Dynamic Feedback Controller
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Compression
Frequency Lowering
—
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
5
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Speech and noise management: 7
Noise Reduction
Yes
Soft-level noise reduction
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
15
Stereo Audio Streaming
Direct Streaming: 5/5
Stereo Audio Streaming
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Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Hammer Detector
TruSound Softener: 4 Modes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Sound Clarity: 5/5
Unique Amplification Strategy
Allure PureSound™
Speech Enhancer Pro: Premium
TruAcoustics™
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
Smartwind Manager: Premium
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
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Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
10
Disposable Batteries
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Hands-Free Calling
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
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IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
—
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
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Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
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Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
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