Widex Allure RIC
Rechargeable receiver-in-canal (RIC). The first device on the Widex Allure platform and the first hearing aid fitted through Widex Compass Cloud, which Widex describes as the first cloud-based fitting software. Launched March 2025.
Specifications at a glance
| Style | Rechargeable receiver-in-canal (RIC) |
|---|---|
| Typical fitting range | Varies by receiver and acoustic configuration; confirm candidacy with a licensed provider |
| Platform | Widex Allure (W1 chip) |
| Technology levels | 440, 330, 220 |
| Best for | Patients who want Widex's newest platform in its mainstream rechargeable RIC form. |
Fitting range is general guidance, not a decision. Which device suits you depends on your audiogram and ear anatomy, and candidacy has to be determined by a licensed hearing care professional. Battery figures below are manufacturer maximums.
Features and specifications
- Runs on the W1 chip, which Widex states is four times faster with four times the memory of the MOMENT platform chip.
- Precision Hearing Technology: the Allure platform's sound processing, noise management and adaptation.
- Rechargeable receiver-in-canal design, with a portable charger added to the range in November 2025.
- Direct streaming via MFi for iPhone and ASHA for compatible Android devices. Allure additionally supports LE Audio streaming with compatible Android phones -- the only current Widex line for which Widex claims it.
- Widex states its current hearing aids do not support Auracast, LE Audio support notwithstanding.
- Fitted through Widex Compass Cloud.
- Widex does not publish a consumer-facing battery-hours figure or an IP rating for Allure in its public materials. Treat any specific number you are quoted as unconfirmed until you see it on the current Widex data sheet.
What does the Widex Allure RIC cost near you?
The same model can differ by thousands between two clinics in one city, and the technology level moves it further. Compare real quotes from licensed providers in your ZIP code before you talk to anyone.
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Choosing a technology level
Widex Allure RIC is sold in 3 technology levels. The housing is the same; what changes is how much the hearing aid does for you automatically in noise. This is where most of the price difference sits.
| Level | Positioning | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|
| 440 | Premium | The most demanding listening: groups, restaurants, meetings and travel. |
| 330 | Advanced | Regular social and working listening with frequent background noise. |
| 220 | Standard | Everyday listening with moderate activity and occasional noise. |
| 110 | Entry | Quieter routines, home and one-to-one conversation. Not offered in this family. |
Frequently asked questions about the Widex Allure RIC
How much does the Widex Allure RIC cost? +
There is no single price for the Widex Allure RIC. It is fitted and sold by licensed providers who set their own fees, so the same model can differ by thousands of dollars between two clinics in one city, and the technology level moves it further still. What you are quoted usually bundles the devices with fitting, programming, follow-up appointments and a trial period, and those bundles are not comparable line for line between clinics. Ask each provider what the quote includes before comparing two of them, and see our guide to hearing aid costs for the market ranges by style and tier.
What technology levels is the Widex Allure RIC available in? +
The Widex Allure RIC is sold in 3 technology levels: 440, 330, 220. The housing and the physical style are identical across them; what changes is how much the hearing aid does for you automatically in difficult listening, above all separating speech from background noise. That is where most of the price difference between two quotes for the same model comes from, so it is worth asking which level you are being offered rather than only which model.
What kind of hearing aid is the Widex Allure RIC? +
The Widex Allure RIC is a receiver-in-canal (RIC) device: Rechargeable receiver-in-canal (RIC). Typical fitting range: Varies by receiver and acoustic configuration; confirm candidacy with a licensed provider. Treat that as general guidance rather than a decision — which device suits you depends on your audiogram and your ear anatomy, and candidacy has to be determined by a licensed hearing care professional. Our guide to hearing aid styles covers which styles suit which degree of loss.
Is the Widex Allure RIC the current generation? +
The Widex Allure RIC runs on the Widex Allure (W1 chip) platform. Manufacturers refresh platforms every few years and keep selling the previous generation alongside the new one, usually at a lower price, so it is worth asking your provider which generation a quote is for and what the difference buys you.
How does the Widex Allure RIC differ from the other Allure models? +
The Allure family shares a platform and a technology-level scale; the models differ in physical style and how they are powered. The Widex Allure RIC is rechargeable receiver-in-canal (RIC). The other Allure models in this catalog are Widex Allure BTE (rechargeable behind-the-ear (BTE)), Widex Allure ITE (custom rechargeable in-the-ear (ITE)) and Widex Allure AI RIC (rechargeable RIC with third-generation AI processing).
Other Widex Allure models
Compare with other styles
Style is a separate decision from technology level, and it is worth making in that order. Our guide to hearing aid types explains which styles suit which degree of loss, and the cost guide covers what each tier actually buys.
Widex and Widex Allure RIC are trademarks of their respective owner. Hearing Aid Finder is an independent comparison service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the manufacturer. Specifications are drawn from the manufacturer's published materials and can change without notice; confirm current availability and configuration with your provider. Manufacturer reference: widex.com/en-us/hearing-aids/.