Widex Launches The NEW Moment SmartRIC RD Hearing Aid

The introduction to Widex's latest hearing aid, the MOMENT SmartRIC RD, marks a significant departure from their traditional offerings, presenting a fresh approach in both design and functionality that has not been seen from the company in many years. After an 18-month hiatus since the release of their previous model, the Widex Moment Sheer, Widex introduces a completely new style of hearing aid, signaling a pivotal shift in their product line.

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[tomfortson]

Hi Matthew, I'm a Widex Sheer 440 RIC user. I chose this because I'm a vocal and instrumental musician, and I have somatic tinnitus. Had the units since early November '23 and I'm really happy with them. I'd like to be able to use Auracast...

[STrep]

As an audiologist I selected Widex Moments when I experienced a sudden hearing loss myself last year (unilateral). Zen Relax program was a must to manage my tinnitus. Also their Mediterranean turquoise was my favorite color of all the manufacturers. Trying out a pair of the SmartRICs this weekend. Already noticed reduced noise from my hair brushing across the mics.

[lorishaffer]

I'm a musician who adored the in-the-ear Widex hearing aids I got over 2 decades ago. The noise cancellation was fantastic. After that pair, I got Phonak behind-the-ear and it was a nightmare for playing music. (I guess it thought my violin sound was feedback.) I had to take out my hearing aids whenever I played, and I know other musicians who do the same with their Phonak hearing aids. But now I'm back in Widex and will never use another brand, not as long as I'm playing music!

[ednunpourtahmasbi]

Very excited to try these and experience the 0 delay. AS a blind hearing aid user or rather, as a blind person who has yet to buy hearing aids, I feel we have drifted so far away from real sounds. It's all AI this and noise canceling that, but we forget the fact that most hearing aids make everyone sound like robots. For someone who can't see and relies on their hearing for nearly all the perception of the world around them, that delay is horrible and takes away my perception of echos. I've never tried a Widex but I feel they at least are going in the right direction. less is more, let the brain do what it is supposed to do and not some cut down processor trying to run AI. I think with the 0 delay, the ability to comprehend speech in background noise should become a lot easier as well without all the signal processing :)

[priyankapunjabi]

Thank you! I’m 24 and going to get this hearing aid today. I’m excited!

[wendyjones]

I’ve had the Widex Moment 110 for about 5 years and it’s still brilliant, I don’t think I’d ever change manufacturer.

[luis-qk]

I am an avid audiophile and was interested in the 440 when I heard about the SmartRIC. One question I have about the SmartRICs and have been frustrated trying to get an answer to is aside from the new form factor, better charger, and improved microphone directionality, are all of its other features equivalent to the Moment Sheer 440? Widex’s website is silent about its other features.

[ChuckD]

Thank you. I just placed my order for a pair today from a local audiologist I'm working with.

Which version of Bluetooth is used, and does it incorporate the AptX HD audio, or LDAC protocols?
This is a secondary concern for me but I have phones which do support AptX and can appreciate what it does.
Thanks again. Fine review.

[kevinpinball]

Widex for 7 years now.
I've had had the Evolve, Evoke, and both Moments.
I tried Phonak last year and did not like them.
And my COM-Dex is my favorite device to stream audio all day long.

[KnuckleHead]

I just got the Phonak Lumity life 90, I'm very impressed, Went camping two days later and charged them 8 times (days) with the case before it was dead ! Highly recommend them.

[BrianVallotton]

Hi Matthew. I have the Widex Moment RIC from over 2 years ago. I think I qualify for a new set... I am happy with the sound of my Moments but not the Bluetooth. Did the Bluetooth get any better at all on these? Is there any way to use it on more than just my iPhone? I do love the new charger but not sure that is enough reason to upgrade. Thanks again.

[wdavis]

I currently wear Widex Moment but have already ordered the new Smart RIC. I plan to stay with Widex.

[karlan]

Are those you are wearing the rose gold color?

[hughrichardson]

My first pair of hearing aids were Siemens, still using Signia. my audiologist in the last year has tried me on Phonak Paradise, then Resound LiNX Quattro, then Signia Pure Charge 5AX after a funding application since Hearing Australia has switched to resound as there publicly funded option. I’ve found the 5Ax to be more natural than the other alternatives, but it was a bit to get used to after using Signia BTE hearing aids for so long. can’t get away from Signia

[MsBuffalopoo]

I LOVE the music setting on the Widex. As a musician, they compensate for the frequencies I am missing.

[brocklanders]

Just got these in the 330 model. So far so good. Pros: I like the size and design. They play well with glasses. Sound is very natural. Handy portable charger. Good tinnitus features. Con: Don't like that the Bluetooth won't connect to PC without dongle.

[sophelet]

I just started wearing Phonac Audéo Lumity hearing aids. Because of SSNHL, I have reverse slope hearing loss in one ear as well as "normal" slope hearing loss of higher frequencies in both ears. I am also a professional classical musician, typically singing in an ensemble or conducting an ensemble. Friends who are also classical musicians say I should get Widex (at a mush higher price) because it's the best for music. What is your experience with that? Can Phonac be programmed to provide natural, excellent, rich sound for music when I am either the musician or the listener? Or would you recommend going with Widex? Widex is so much more expensive than Phonac that I have to be very sure of making the right investment. Thank you for your help.

[thomasdonaghey]

The chart at 6:00 indicates the SmartRIC isn’t suitable for hearing loss below 20db. Much like the Widex Moment™ sRIC RD with P-Receiver. Is there a M-Receiver version, with ≥0db suitability for folks with milder deficits? TIA

[jimlav]

Any idea of the frequency response? As someone with reverse slope hearing loss, I would like to know both the upper and lower limits 3dB down just like any other headphone provides.

[stephenswinbank]

I’m wearing KS.10.RT (Phonak P90 RT) the best I have ever had after Oticon for several years.