Signia Styletto IX vs. Widex Allure
Check out our comparison of the Signia Styletto IX 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 Styletto IX is a cutting-edge, slimline receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aid launched in March 2024, featuring the advanced "Integrated Xperience" platform. Priced between $4,000 and $6,000, it offers enhanced speech-in-noise processing, Bluetooth LE audio streaming, and a rechargeable battery with up to 20 hours of life, making it a stylish and high-performance option for those with mild-to-severe hearing loss.
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
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
4.0Above average
Battery
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
—
App Features
5.0Above average
App Features
—
Comfort
5.0Above average
Comfort
—
Design
4.8Above average
Design
—
Value
3.3Below average
Value
—
Handling
4.6Above 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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—
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 with Qi-Charger Pad
- Styletto IX Dry&Clean Charger
Battery Charger
- Charge n Clean
- Standard Charger
Bluetooth Streamer
- StreamLine Mic
Bluetooth Streamer
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Styletto IX Dry&Clean Charger
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Charge n Clean
Remote Control
- miniPocket
Remote Control
- RC-DEX
Remote Microphone
- StreamLine Mic
Remote Microphone
—
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- Allure App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StreamLine Mic
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
TV Streamer
- StreamLine TV
TV Streamer
- TV PLAY
Software
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
15
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
Yes
Direction Selection
- 5/5
Direction Selection
—
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Spatial SpeechFocus
Directionality
High Definition Locator: 15
Ear Simulation
TruEar 360
Ear Simulation
Digital Pinna
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Echo Reduction
—
Environmental Adaptation
Conversation Dynamics Analyzer
Conversation Source Analyzer: 5/5
RealTime Conversation Enhancement: 5/5
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
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Dynamic Feedback Controller
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
5
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Noise Reduction
Yes
Soft-level noise reduction
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Own Voice Comfort
—
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
15
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Hammer Detector
TruSound Softener: 4 Modes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Augmented Focus™
Conversation Booster: 5/5
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Unique Amplification Strategy
Allure PureSound™
Speech Enhancer Pro: Premium
TruAcoustics™
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
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)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
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
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
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