Name: Widex
Brand: Widex

Widex Hearing Aids Review

Widex, the company we named as having great sound in our guide to hearing aids, is a family-owned company founded in Denmark in 1956. Today, Widex is one of the largest manufacturers of hearing aids in the world, selling hearing aids in over 100 countries. Widex tends to be a leading innovator in hearing aid technology and design.

Examples of Widex’s advanced hearing aid technology development over the years include:

Widex received the respected ID PRIZE design award in 1985 for the world’s first in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aid to produce the same high quality as the best behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid.
In 1995, Widex introduced the world’s first fully digital ITE hearing aid.
2008 brought the company’s introduction of the world’s smallest receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aid.
Widex introduced the first hearing aid designed specifically for babies in 2010.
In 2018, Widex pioneered the world’s first real-time, machine learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in a hearing aid.

Pros

Widex is carried by hearing aid centers and audiology doctors across the U.S.
The company offers a free, no-obligation trial
Sold by an extensive network of auditory providers around the world
All Widex hearing aids are water resistant

Cons

You can’t purchase hearing aids directly from the website

Widex Hearing Aids Products and Costs

Widex offers a wide variety of hearing aids for adults and children with both behind-the-ear (BTE) and in-the-ear (ITE) models. The price range for Widex hearing aids varies quite a bit due to the extensive model lines. Each model has multiple sub-models that differ in price due to the addition or subtraction of features and technology.

The base price of Widex hearing aids varies from around $750 to $2,860 per unit. This cost is under or nearly in line with the average cost of $2,400 per hearing aid cited in a hearing loss and costs report presented to members of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology in 2015. The technology, level of hearing loss, rechargeable batteries and other factors affect the price of Widex hearing aids.

Widex Hearing Aid Models
Model	Description
BEYOND	The BEYOND hearing aid uses trademarked TRI-LINK technology to connect to your iPhone or Android phone, TVs and more. Using DEX-assisted listening accessories (discussed below in the FAQs) like telephone and streaming devices, the BEYOND hearing aid can adapt to your environment. An app for iOS and Android is available for receiving technical updates to these hearing aids and controlling them.
BEYOND Z	This rechargeable version of the BEYOND uses the least amount of power compared to any other rechargeable hearing aid on the market.
DREAM	Whether you are in a crowd, talking on the phone or seeing a movie at the theatre, Widex DREAM hearing aids offer richer and more detailed sound.
EVOKE	The world’s first smart hearing aid, the EVOKE, uses technology to make hearing aid adjustments depending on your needs and the environment around you. Use the TONE LINK mobile app to select sound profiles and make other adjustments discreetly.
CUSTOM	Each CUSTOM hearing aid is created using advanced laser technology to create a unique ITE hearing aid with a perfect fit.
UNIQUE	The largest of the Widex hearing aid lines, the UNIQUE offers BTE and ITE models that adapt to your surroundings to dramatically reduce background and wind noise. Some UNIQUE models come in several colors, and the line includes the smallest, most discreet ITE hearing aid.
SUPER	The Widex SUPER is a small receiver-in-the-ear hearing aid with distortion-free sound for those with severe to profound hearing loss.
ZPower 2nd Generation	This new model includes the sound technology from the EVOKE and adds ZPower’s second generation rechargeable system. It has the highest energy capacity of other hearing aid models using rechargeable 312 batteries resulting in improved long-term battery life. You can also replace ZPowered batteries with standard zinc air batteries at any time. ZPower parts come with an additional corrosion-resistant coating for all-weather use.

Widex Hearing Aid Warranties

Warranties on Widex hearing aids depend on the model you buy. Warranties start at one year for repairs and coverage for loss and damage, but most model warranties are for two to three years. Extended warranties are available to cover hearing aids for one or two additional years for $75 to $150, depending on the model.

Widex hearing aid repair warranties protect the hearing aid, the charger and rechargeable battery door. Loss and damage coverage extends to hearing aids and not to rechargeable batteries, and there is a replacement fee that is a small fraction of the cost of replacing lost hearing aids. A Widex authorized dealer can explain your warranty options in detail.

Where to Buy Widex Hearing Aids

Widex hearing aids are available only through channels providing hearing diagnostics in person, offering help with fitting, selecting and maintaining the devices. If you buy Widex hearing aids online without the benefit of professional guidance these FDA-approved medical devices require, the warranty will be invalid. Use the “Shop Finder” or free trial link on the Widex website to find authorized hearing specialists in your area.

Widex Technology

Widex Technology, Source: Widex

Widex Hearing Aid Complaints

We found several dependable hearing aid information websites listing Widex as one of the most reputable hearing aid brands. The Better Business Bureau opened a file on Widex USA in 1996 but with only one complaint filed over more than two decades, does not rate the company.

Widex has a 2.7 out of 5 rating on ConsumerAffairs based on 34 reviews, but Widex resolved customer complaints and responded to negative reviews to help resolve issues. Many of the most recent consumer reviews rate the company at 4 or 5 out of 5 stars, and a customer took the time to go back and increase their rating after being happy with how Widex resolved a problem. ConsumerAdvocate.com rates the company 7.9 out of 10.

Widex Hearing Aids FAQ

How can I be sure I need a Widex hearing aid?
According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, it takes the average person seven years from the time they think they have hearing loss until they seek treatment. You should have your hearing checked if you find yourself asking others to repeat themselves frequently, having trouble following conversations in groups, often turning up the TV or radio volume, or having difficulty hearing on the phone.

Source: Widex

Does insurance cover Widex hearing aids?
As a general rule, Medicare Supplement policies and private health insurance companies may cover a portion of the costs of hearing aids. You should always check with your insurance company to determine if your policy has hearing aid benefits before making an appointment with a hearing specialist. Medicare Part B does not cover hearing exams, hearing aids or fittings but pays for diagnostic hearing and balance exams if your doctor orders them to determine if you need medical treatment.
What are the Widex DEX accessories?
DEX accessories extend and enhance the features of Widex hearing aids. These accessories include PHONE-DEX (use with landline phones), TV-DEX (TV), FM+Dex (streaming audio), COM-DEX (mobile phones and Bluetooth devices) and CALL-Dex (discreet streaming from mobile phones), among others. The cost of DEX accessories range from $85 to $275, and all come with a one-year repair warranty.
How do Widex hearing aids work?
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, all hearing aids have three parts. The device receives sound through a microphone, which converts the sound waves to electrical signals and sends them to an amplifier. The amplifier increases the power of the signals and then sends them to the ear through a speaker. Digital hearing aids such as those sold by Widex add a tiny but powerful microchip to process and select the sounds to amplify or push into the background.
If I have problems with my Widex hearing aids, how do I get help?
You can get assistance with your Widex hearing aids by contacting the authorized seller you purchased from or clicking on Service and Support on the Widex website. On the site, you can either fill out a form to get service from a nearby Widex partner or call the number listed for help with Bluetooth set up and mobile apps.

Conclusion

Widex knows that hearing aids are not a one-size-fits-all product. Widex offers a great deal of helpful information about hearing loss and hearing aids on their website, but your audiologist or healthcare professional should ensure you get the hearing aids that work best for your lifestyle and level of hearing loss. Widex hearing aids are some of the best you can buy due to the company’s technology and years of development to serve those with hearing loss.

To learn more about Widex Hearing Aids, and take advantage of the Evoke hearing aid offer visit the Widex website.

29 Widex Reviews

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November 25 2023 4:13AM

All staff were knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. I decided not to purchase because I already have hearing aids, even though the ones from Hear.com were a little better than the pair I have. I returned them within the 45 day trial period with no problem. No hard sell.

David G.

Boulder, CO

December 30 2022 4:13AM

When they work, they're fine. But at $7000/pair, you actually expect them to work all the time. I have to pair these via bluetooth to my phone at least 2-3 times a day.

Widex customer service is of no help; they claim that the problem is with the phone, that it's a "known problem" and that Samsung will come out with a fix any day. But that's pretty much **, because I don't have bluetooth issues on my phone with any other device, and of course Samsung says that there is no such problem nor pending fix.

It's quite disappointing to pay for top-of-the-line technology and then have Widex point the finger at someone else when something goes wrong.

Fred S.

New York, NY

January 27 2022 9:58AM

I bought a pair of hearing aid Widex moment for almost 12,000 Dhs. I thought my hearing problem will be solve with wearing hearing aids during my work since this was my problem why I decided to buy hearing aid.

I got upset since I cannot still understand clearly what my colleagues was telling me, if I will increase the audio I can hear the sound of AC like a strong wind on my ears and this make me headache. My audiologist said to return again to her to be able to fix the problem, I hope this can be fix.

Sherwina S.

Abu Dhabi, SELECT A STATE

December 23 2021 1:31AM

Widex hearing aids squeal & have feedback when your hands get near your ears. They are advertised to block background conversations from making primary conversations unintelligible. They do not do that. TV background noise is not canceled too.

When I complained to the audiologist, she said I needed to pay lots more money for Widex models with more features or return the new ones I was just prescribed. I returned the ones I had just been prescribed because they were crap.

Phil K.

Colorado Springs, CO

July 15 2021 9:17AM

I have L and R Widex Evoke 440 hearing aids. They work together to achieve sound quality that rivals natural hearing. They adjust to different scenarios such as restaurants, background noise, conversation, music, TV.

Each feature is controllable through your iPhone or Android. If you misplace one, you can identify when it was last discoverable through the search feature on your phone. You can stream music from your phone or through Bluetooth technology through your car media.

I have the type with batteries that have to be replaced and the hearing aids say, "battery low" so that I know it will soon be time to replace them.

They are easy, lightweight...but, the only drawback is that if you wear glasses or a mask or have long hair, they are easy to lose. I just lost one and now have to replace it at $1,800.

Rhonda E.

Atlanta, GA

June 09 2021 7:10PM

I have virtually no discernible hearing on my right side so I have been fitted with a bicros hearing aid. Many companies do not even make these kind of hearing aids because it is rare to be deaf on one side. I have had a Starkey bicros and my recent bicros made by Widex.

I cannot begin to tell you how much better the Widex bicros is compared to the Starkey. The sound quality is so much better with Widex, the battery life is triple that of the Starkey, the Starkey technology seemed very clunky, but the biggest difference was that the microphone side of the bicros on the Starkey continually died.

It would be fixed only to die within hours or days later. Was returned five times in a year! When my new hearing plan kicked in I ditched the Starkey and have been very happy with the Widex.

Not all audiologists really know how to properly program a bicros so that is also hugely important.

Glen M.

Calgary, SELECT A STATE

May 11 2021 10:56PM

I purchased these hearing aids about 4 years ago. During the 3 year warranty, they were replaced multiple times as they failed repeatedly. Now they are out of warranty and, of course, they are failing again.

When both hearing aids are turned on, I get a clicking in the left ear. I believe this is due to a problem in the digital communications between the two hearing aids. I am ready to abandon them.

I paid over $6000 for these and regret it. Other things indicate that Widex as a company does not care about their end users, only the audiologists that sell their stuff.

I reported a problem with the Bluetooth system that could have been corrected with software but they did nothing. I will not get Widex again.

Steve A.

Marietta, GA

April 30 2021 12:23AM

Widex recently pushed a firmware update through their app that breaks the hearing aids. Mine are now randomly rebooting multiple times a day, which means that for several seconds they totally stop working - usually right in the middle of a conversation.

This has made them almost useless. They've been totally unresponsive and my audiologist says that there's no timetable for a fix.

Jamie N.

San Francisco, CA

January 21 2021 2:33PM

I paid $8000 for repair Widex hearing aids. Once your warranty expires, repair cost is basically buy a new pair. Though I know these devices are probably the most profitable margins sold, The industry controls the market pricing. I'm pulling for Apple to develop air pods that will replace them. Just tried to buy the little plastic tools that change out the end on the mic from them. Probably cost them a dollar to make. But they tell me I have to go back to my audiologist which will cost me $50 for a visit, just to pick this up for free. And with the pandemic going on this is stupid. I will never buy wideX again, Costco looks much better at this point.

Ralph M.

Galveston, TX

December 15 2020 9:06PM

I bought the top of the line WIDEX hearing aids less than two years ago. Because my dexterity is lacking, I also purchased the CHARGER so I wouldn't have to change batteries weekly or open the battery doors nightly.

The charger suddenly stopped working and IS NOW OBSOLETE. Not sure if the rechargeable z power batteries are the problem or the actual charger.

I called the location that sold me the hearing aids and charger for $6000+ (again, less than two years ago) and they say I can get an upgrade for $1400+. Otherwise, the hearing aids are useless. Unbelievably disappointed and frustrated!

Jane H.

Fort Myers, FL