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Widex has long been known for its minimal processing, music fidelity, and natural sound. With the release of Widex Allure, the company builds on those strengths with meaningful enhancements to noise management. Allure is powered by the new W1 chip, which is four times faster than previous generations and unlocks a suite of advanced sound processing features—without compromising the brand’s signature “zero-delay” sound quality. The 2025 update marks Widex’s first major overhaul in five years, and it’s a strong one.
Keep scrolling for our full review and Soundly Scorecard.
Fast Facts About Widex Allure
- Widex Allure is the brand’s newest prescription-only flagship hearing aid.
- Currently available in a rechargeable receiver-in-canal (RIC RD) style.
- Offers Bluetooth LE Audio with hands-free calling for iPhone and select Android models.
- Powered by the new W1 chip with ultra-low 0.5 ms processing delay. The fastest in the industry.
- Fitted in-person by a licensed hearing care professional.
Fidelity-First Sound Philosophy
New in this generation is Speech Enhancer Pro, which uses 52-band analysis to boost speech and gently reduce background noise without overprocessing. The result is a hearing aid that feels more transparent and less engineered—something many wearers come to appreciate over time. Previous Widex models were often critiqued for limited performance in complex or noisy settings. Allure addresses that with a newly designed Adaptive Dynamic Feedback Controller and an Enhanced Sound Classifier that switches between 11 different listening environments.
Users will still experience more environmental sound than with a Phonak or ReSound, but Allure now does a better job distinguishing speech, managing sudden sounds, and staying focused when it matters most—like at a restaurant or live performance.
Put simply, Widex isn’t the most aggressive brand when it comes to noise reduction, but Speech Enhancer Pro and Adaptive Enhanced Sound Classifier soften the edges while preserving the natural sound Widex users love.
Improved Streaming and Personalization via App
Allure also brings a major upgrade to Bluetooth and app functionality. The new Dedicated Streaming Compressor separates media from microphone input to keep phone calls, music, and podcasts clear—even in noisy environments.
Inside the Widex Allure app, users can adjust microphone directionality, sound balance, and even use AI Assistants to apply crowd-sourced settings from other wearers in similar environments. The app includes both a “Quick” assistant for instant changes and a “Sound” assistant for more personalized A/B tuning.
Design, Comfort, and Battery Life
Allure fits comfortably behind the ear and comes in 10 color options. At just over 3 grams, it’s slightly larger than some competitors but remains discreet and lightweight. The rechargeable battery delivers up to 25 hours of use, and users can choose between two desktop chargers, including a Charge N Clean system with UV sanitization.
Our Overall Thoughts
Allure isn’t trying to be everything for everyone—but for those who prioritize a clean, uncolored sound, Widex remains in a class of its own. With the W1 chip, the brand finally bridges its minimalist roots with modern tools like advanced noise management, AI tuning, and next-gen Bluetooth.
For long-time Widex wearers and anyone seeking a natural listening experience, Allure is a well-rounded step forward.
- Focused on sound quality, delivering clear sound with the lowest delay in the industry.
- Great for live music listening
- Rechargeable batteries and upgraded Bluetooth streaming
- No disposable battery option.
- Remote programming requires an accessory.
- Widex hearing aids are a premium product that may be out of the budget for some.
- Less robust background noise management
- Widex Allure is a fully customizable, prescription hearing aid appropriate for mild-severe hearing loss
- If you have severe hearing loss, your care provider may fit you with a custom earmold to reduce feedback
- If you have profound hearing loss, you may be a better fit for a high-powered BTE style (currently available in Widex's previous generation, Widex Moment)
- Widex Allure is a prescription device fit and programmed by a professional
- Widex RemoteLink neck loop is required for remote follow-up programming (requires registering in the hearing clinic's software)
- Widex has the fastest processing time among all major hearing aid manufacturers
- Widex is a favorite choice of musicians and audiophiles
- Allure includes new sound-processing features to improve background noise performance
- Widex Allure comes in in a comfortable receiver-in-canal style that is easy to wear all day
- Widex Allure is among the smallest receiver in canal devices on the marekt
- Sits behind the ear with a receiver (speaker) that reaches into the ear canal
- Choose between ten color options, including neutral colors (black, grey, silver, various skin-tone shades)
- Widex Allure only comes with rechargeable batteries
- Get 27 hours on a 4-hour full charge (without streaming)
- Widex Allure supports Bluetooth LE Audio for next-gen streaming and improved battery performance
- iPhone users can enjoy hands-free calling; Android users get ASHA streaming with compatible devices
- Streaming is more stable thanks to a dedicated compressor that separates media and environmental sounds
- Allure is Auracast-ready, pending a future firmware update
- Widex Allure is relatively easy to handle, though like all behind-the-ear styles, it requires placing the device behind the ear and inserting the receiver into the ear canal.
- Allure features a redesigned push button for convenient volume and program adjustments on the go.
- Widex Allure is water resistant with an IP rating of 68
- This hearing aid can withstand dust and water submersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes
- Remote care: Allure fittings and adjustments must be done in-person or using a special neckloop accessory
- Customization: Adjust volume, programs, directionality, and sound profile using the Allure app; includes AI Quick and Sound Assistants
- Tinnitus masking: Available through your hearing care professional or the Widex ZEN program in the Allure app
- Find my hearing aid: Yes – built-in app feature shows last known location and Bluetooth proximity
- Health tracking: Not available
Pricing
The national average price for Widex hearing aids is around $7,200 per pair.
Our research indicates that the best pricing and care packages are currently available through ZipHearing. ZipHearing offers a pair of Widex Allure hearing aids with one year of unlimited care for $3,498 per pair.
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