Widex SmartRIC
L-shaped rechargeable receiver-in-canal (RIC). An L-shaped rechargeable RIC on the MOMENT platform. The unusual horizontal housing sits along the top of the ear rather than behind it, which Widex uses to fit a larger battery and reposition the microphones.
Specifications at a glance
| Style | L-shaped rechargeable receiver-in-canal (RIC) |
|---|---|
| Typical fitting range | Varies by receiver and acoustic configuration |
| Platform | Widex MOMENT |
| Technology levels | 440, 330, 220, 110 |
| Best for | Patients who want the longest runtime in the MOMENT RIC range and do not mind a distinctive housing shape. |
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
- PureSound with ZeroDelay: a parallel ultra-low-latency path that Widex puts below 0.5 ms, against roughly 6 to 8 ms for conventional processing. Aimed at open and vented fittings, where delay is most audible as an unnatural own-voice sound.
- Widex states up to 37 hours of use from a 4-hour charge, and up to 8 hours from a 30-minute quick charge.
- Widex does not break out a with-streaming runtime for SmartRIC. Reseller tables commonly quote 27 hours with 8 hours of streaming; that figure is not on Widex's own SmartRIC page.
- Reseller spec tables list IP68. Widex's own SmartRIC page does not state an IP rating, so treat IP68 here as consistent with the platform but not manufacturer-confirmed for this model.
- MySound, Widex's third-generation AI personalisation in the Widex app: it proposes two sound profiles from crowd-sourced settings for your situation, and falls back to SoundSense Learn A/B comparisons for deeper tuning.
- Direct streaming to iPhone via MFi and to compatible Android devices via ASHA. Widex does not claim LE Audio for MOMENT devices, and states that its current hearing aids do not support Auracast.
What does the Widex SmartRIC 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 SmartRIC is sold in 4 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. |
Frequently asked questions about the Widex SmartRIC
How much does the Widex SmartRIC cost? +
There is no single price for the Widex SmartRIC. 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 SmartRIC available in? +
The Widex SmartRIC is sold in 4 technology levels: 440, 330, 220, 110. 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 SmartRIC? +
The Widex SmartRIC is a receiver-in-canal (RIC) device: L-shaped rechargeable receiver-in-canal (RIC). Typical fitting range: Varies by receiver and acoustic configuration. 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 SmartRIC the current generation? +
The Widex SmartRIC runs on the Widex MOMENT 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 SmartRIC differ from the other Moment models? +
The Moment family shares a platform and a technology-level scale; the models differ in physical style and how they are powered. The Widex SmartRIC is l-shaped rechargeable receiver-in-canal (RIC). The other Moment models in this catalog are Widex Moment Sheer sRIC R D (slim rechargeable receiver-in-canal (RIC)), Widex Moment RIC R D (rechargeable receiver-in-canal (RIC)), Widex Moment RIC 312 D (receiver-in-canal (RIC) with a disposable 312 battery), Widex Moment BTE R D (rechargeable behind-the-ear (BTE)), Widex Moment BTE 13 D (behind-the-ear (BTE) with a disposable 13 battery) and Widex Moment custom in-the-ear (custom in-the-ear: CIC-Micro, ITC, ITE and XP ITE).
Other Widex Moment 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 SmartRIC 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/.