Widex Allure vs. Zepp Clarity Pixie
Check out our comparison of the Widex Allure vs Zepp Clarity Pixie. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
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.
Product Description
Zepp Pixie are a unique OTC hearing aid offering useful wireless app features, a discrete size, near all-day battery life, and more. From a price and performance perspective, Pixie beats Eargo, its closest competitor, on both counts.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
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Build Quality
4.2Average
Battery
—
Battery
3.4Below average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
—
App Features
—
App Features
3.9Average
Comfort
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Comfort
4.0Below 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
3.0Below average
SoundScore
—
SoundScore
3.9Above average
Pro Support
—
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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Busy Café
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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—
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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
- Charge n Clean
- Standard Charger
Battery Charger
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Charge n Clean
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Remote Control
- RC-DEX
Remote Control
—
Smartphone App
- Allure App
Smartphone App
—
TV Streamer
- TV PLAY
TV Streamer
—
Software
Adjustment Bands
15
Adjustment Bands
—
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
Yes
Dedicated Streaming Compressor
—
Directionality
High Definition Locator: 15
Directionality
—
Ear Simulation
Digital Pinna
Ear Simulation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Sound Classifier Categories: 11
Environmental Adaptation
—
Extended Input Dynamic Range
True-Input Technology
Extended Input Dynamic Range
—
Feedback Suppression
Dynamic Feedback Controller
Feedback Suppression
—
Listening Programs
5
Listening Programs
—
Noise Reduction
Yes
Soft-level noise reduction
Noise Reduction
Yes
Processing Channels
15
Processing Channels
—
Self-fitting
—
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on audio preference selections
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Hammer Detector
TruSound Softener: 4 Modes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Allure PureSound™
Speech Enhancer Pro: Premium
TruAcoustics™
Unique Amplification Strategy
Clarity Boost
Wind Noise Reduction
Smartwind Manager: Premium
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
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Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Hands-Free Calling
—
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
7
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
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Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Push Button
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
—
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
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