Widex SmartRIC 440 Hearing Aids Overview
In April 2024, Widex introduced the SmartRIC hearing aid range featuring a new slim L-shaped Receiver in Canal (RIC) design. Because the Widex SmartRIC 440 hearing aids are the premium technology level, they will include the full feature set this range has to offer.
For example, they will offer all the sound processing features, such as wind noise reduction, speech enhancement, 15 adjustment bands for sound personalisation, and 11 background sound analysis settings. These are used by your audiologist to tailor your listening experience. SmartRIC 440 hearing aids are ideal for regular travellers, those who socialise often, and those who have mild to severe hearing loss.
Powered by the Moment platform chip, this innovation includes strategically positioned microphones to enhance directionality and focus, particularly in speech targeting. With SmartRIC 440 hearing aids, Widex revolutionises sound capture, promising even more natural sound reproduction. This technology ensures access to desired voices and sounds while optimising focus where it’s most needed.
Quick highlights of Widex SmartRIC 440 hearing aids
- A new shape for sound excellence: Elevated on your ear and designed for improved microphone angles, Widex SmartRIC 440 directs focus where you need it the most.
- Improved battery life for modern living: With improved battery life, Widex SmartRIC 440 welcomes the brand’s first portable charger so you can rely on over a week of cordless charging.
- New microphone covers for improved comfort: Carefully engineered microphone covers have been included to reduce the wind and touch noises that can interrupt your daily life.
What does this new shape mean for the Widex SmartRIC 440 hearing aids?
The redesigned shape, for SmartRIC 440, positions the hearing aid microphones horizontally, enhancing directionality and improving the signal-to-noise ratio in challenging environments. Compared to the Widex Sheer Moment, this new configuration enhances engagement in social settings by improving hearing effectiveness in background noise.
The Widex SmartRIC 440 hearing aids feature updated microphone covers, minimising wind noise by 20 decibels and improving handling noise by 88%, ensuring more comfortable hearing experiences.
As Widex SmartRIC 440 hearing aids include Moment technology, what main features stay the same?
Widex Speech Enhancer: Keep your focus sharp during conversations with this feature. This advanced system swiftly detects speech, enhancing the desired signal while adapting sound processing in various environments. By minimising distracting background noise without sacrificing speech clarity, it ensures you stay engaged in every interaction.
Widex PureSound with ZeroDelay technology
Widex SmartRIC 440 hearing aids maintain their core technology, incorporating the established PureSound and ZeroDelay features. This combination ensures fast sound processing, eliminating artificial sounds and delays.
In the past, many hearing aids delivered an unnatural listening experience, with sounds being out of sync. While some may generalise this as “artificial,” it’s rare for individuals to detect digital echo or delay, especially with Widex Sheer Moment devices. Most wearers cannot discern any difference in speed from their previous devices, attributing Widex’s success to its natural sound quality.
The new Widex SmartRIC 440 hearing aid charger
Widex SmartRIC 440 hearing aids are rechargeable, ensuring reliable performance with an impressive 37-hour battery life on a single charge. Equipped with 5 days of portable charging power, they offer up to 37 hours of use without streaming (27 hours with 8 hours of streaming).
Providing approximately 7 days of charge with the portable charger—perfect for getaways, particularly in locations with limited access to power outlets, such as campsites. Other features include: A sleek and stylish design, enclosed battery, and galvanic charging.
Widex SmartRIC 440 hearing aid compatible accessories, app, and colours
WIDEX TV PLAY: Seamlessly delivers TV audio directly to your hearing aids, ensuring an enhanced viewing experience.
WIDEX SOUND ASSIST: Serves multiple functions, acting as a microphone for meetings and family gatherings, allowing remote control of hearing aids, facilitating hands-free calls, and enabling audio streaming. It also features a telecoil function.
WIDEX SOUNDCONNECT: Enables high-quality audio streaming from personal computers and laptops.
WIDEX MOMENT APP: Compatible with both Android and iPhone, wearers can control their hearing aid functions and settings. The hearing aid app includes MySound for personalised sound adjustments and My Guide for helpful tips and advice. Other compatible accessories include: TV-DEX, COM-DEX, and RC-DEX.
Colours available: There are five colours available in this hearing aid range, these are tech black, dark cherry, honey blonde, silver grey, and rose gold.
Need more support with Widex SmartRIC 440?
Call us free on 0808 208 5156 for more information about this hearing aid range.
Please note that there will be an additional surcharge of £125 if we are pairing a single hearing aid with an existing aid bought from another company, where we are taking over the aftercare responsibilities and looking after both hearing aids.
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