Widex
SmartRIC
$2,798 – $4,398 / pair
Sold in Moment-platform tech tiers (440/330/220); ZipHearing network per-pair pricing runs $2,798-$4,398. Independent clinic pricing is commonly quoted at $3,500-$7,000 per pair; discount online sellers list ~$3,398/pair.
The Widex SmartRIC (2024) runs $2,798 to $4,398 per pair through discount networks and pairs an unusual L-shaped design with the longest battery life Widex has ever offered — 37 hours, plus a portable charging case. It uses the previous-generation Moment platform, so you get Widex's natural PureSound processing but not the newest Bluetooth features.
By Lilly Seay · Updated July 2026
At a Glance
What we like
- Longest battery life in the Widex lineup: 37 hours per charge
- Portable charging case — a Widex first — holds about 5 extra charges
- Up to 20 dB better wind-noise handling for outdoor and active use
- Low-profile L-shaped design sits flatter against the head
Worth knowing
- No LE Audio or Auracast — dated connectivity for a 2024 release
- No true hands-free calling without an accessory, and no telecoil
- Android streaming only works on select ASHA-compatible phones
- Built on the previous-generation Moment platform, not Widex's newest chip
A great fit if you…
spend a lot of time outdoors and want all-day battery with a charging case that travels with you.
Look elsewhere if you…
need hands-free calling, a telecoil, or modern LE Audio and Auracast connectivity.
Standout Features
- 37-hour battery life; 27 hours with 8 hours of streaming
- Portable charging case stores roughly 5 extra charges for a week away
- Microphones angled about 12 degrees for better signal-to-noise in conversation
- Up to 20 dB better wind-noise attenuation and 88% less touch noise
- Widex Moment PureSound/ZeroDelay processing for a natural sound quality
- IP68-rated and rechargeable, fitting mild to severe hearing loss
Full Specifications
| Typical price (per pair) | $2,798 – $4,398 |
|---|---|
| Style | RIC |
| Category | Prescription |
| Technology levels | 440, 330, 220, 110 |
| Released | 2024 |
| Fits hearing loss | Mild to severe |
| Rechargeable | Yes |
| Disposable battery option | No |
| Battery life | Up to 37 hours |
| Bluetooth streaming | Yes |
| Bluetooth LE Audio | No |
| Auracast ready | No |
| iPhone streaming | Yes |
| Android streaming | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | No |
| Companion app | Widex Moment app |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| Telecoil | No |
| CROS option | No |
Our Take
Thirty-seven hours on a single charge is excellent endurance by any measure — 27 if you stream for 8 of them — and it makes the SmartRIC the longest-lasting hearing aid Widex has built. It ships with a portable charging case holding about 5 extra charges, a first for the brand. The L-shaped body angles the microphones roughly 12 degrees toward conversation, and the wind-noise improvement (up to 20 dB) plus 88% less touch noise makes a real difference if you walk, bike, or work outside.
Answer a phone call on your afternoon walk, though, and you'll meet the SmartRIC's weak spot: there's no true hands-free calling without an accessory, so the caller streams to your ears but your phone still has to catch your voice. This is a 2024 release on the previous-generation Moment platform, and the connectivity shows it — no LE Audio, no Auracast, no telecoil, and Android streaming that only works on select ASHA-compatible phones, so check yours before committing. If those gaps matter to your daily life, they won't shrink with software updates.
Endurance, outdoor comfort, and Widex's natural PureSound processing are the reasons to pick the SmartRIC — and priced at $2,798 to $4,398 through discount networks, it undercuts the Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio's $3,598 to $4,898 while doing it. If modern connectivity tops your list instead, look at something like the Oticon Intent. Your hearing care professional can help you weigh the fit for your loss, which this device covers from mild to severe.
How the SmartRIC Compares
Similar models by style and price range. Tap any model for its full review.
| Model | Price / pair | Style | Rechargeable | LE Audio | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widex SmartRIC this model | $2,798 – $4,398 | RIC | Yes | No | 37 hrs |
| Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio | $3,598 – $4,898 | RIC | Yes | No | 56 hrs |
| Phonak Audéo Infinio | $2,498 – $4,598 | RIC | Yes | No | 31 hrs |
| Oticon Intent | $2,898 – $4,598 | RIC, BTE | Yes | Yes | 20 hrs |
| ReSound Vivia | $2,598 – $4,098 | RIC | Yes | Yes | 30 hrs |
| ReSound Savi | $1,300 – $3,000 | RIC, ITC, CIC | Yes | Yes | 30 hrs |
| Signia Pure Charge&Go IX | $2,698 – $3,398 | RIC | Yes | Yes | 39 hrs |
Phonak
Audéo Sphere Infinio
$3,598 – $4,898 / pair
Best-in-class speech understanding in loud restaurants, parties, and group settings
Phonak
Audéo Infinio
$2,498 – $4,598 / pair
Phonak's newest platform and universal Bluetooth without the Sphere's AI premium
Oticon
Intent
$2,898 – $4,598 / pair
Smart automatic noise handling with the most modern Bluetooth in Oticon's range
Prices are typical US per-pair street prices as of July 2026 and vary by clinic, technology level, and included services. Hearing Buddy is not affiliated with Widex and doesn't sell hearing aids — this guide is independent research for the hard of hearing community. Always confirm fit and pricing with a licensed hearing care professional.
Widex SmartRIC Questions
That depends on what you value. At $2,798 to $4,398 per pair through discount networks like ZipHearing, the SmartRIC delivers the longest battery life of any Widex hearing aid (37 hours), a portable charging case, and standout wind-noise handling. But it's built on the previous-generation Moment platform and skips LE Audio, Auracast, hands-free calling, and a telecoil. If battery and outdoor comfort matter more than connectivity, it's solid value; independent clinics commonly quote $3,500 to $7,000, so shopping around matters.
The SmartRIC is the battery-life pick of the two: 37 hours per charge, a portable case with about 5 extra charges, and wind and touch noise handling that suits active, outdoorsy wearers. The Allure is its successor on Widex's newest platform, so it's the one to consider if current connectivity and the latest processing matter more to you — the SmartRIC's gaps are exactly there, with no hands-free calling, no LE Audio or Auracast, and Android streaming limited to select ASHA-compatible phones. Widex sells them side by side, so the choice comes down to endurance versus the newest technology.
A full charge lasts 37 hours — the longest of any Widex hearing aid — dropping to 27 hours if you stream audio for 8 of them. The SmartRIC also introduced Widex's first portable charging case, which holds roughly 5 extra charges, enough for about a week away from a wall outlet. The aids are rechargeable only; there's no disposable-battery version.
It streams to both, with a catch on Android. iPhone streaming works broadly, but Android streaming is limited to select ASHA-compatible phones, so confirm your specific model before buying. There's no true hands-free calling without an accessory — your voice isn't picked up by the aids' microphones on calls — and no LE Audio or Auracast support. You control settings through the Widex Moment app.
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