Widex vs. Oticon

Widex is our top choice for musicians, while Oticon offers some of the best solutions for severe hearing loss.

Brad Ingrao Dr. Brad Ingrao Audiologist

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Widex and Oticon both offer a variety of hearing aids for all levels of hearing loss. If you’re in the market for a new hearing aid, it’s essential to know how different providers compare to find the one that’s right for you. Let’s take a look at how Widex and Oticon products differ.

An Introduction to Widex

  • Excellent options for musicians
  • Our choice for listening in noisy environments
  • Smartphone app for tinnitus relief

An Introduction to Oticon

  • Our pick for severe hearing loss
  • 360-degree sound approach
  • One of the industry’s oldest providers

Widex vs. Oticon: What’s the Difference?

When you look at the product listing of the different hearing aids offered, you’ll notice that Oticon has slightly more options than Widex, as well as more accessories and apps. Widex offers solutions for mild to severe hearing loss, while Oticon has hearing aids for mild to profound hearing loss.

Widex stands out for its wide dynamic range of sound, making it an excellent option for musicians. The brand’s Evoke model is also a highlight, as it automatically makes hearing adjustments suited to your needs and environment.

Oticon’s OpenSound approach in their OPN generation devices aims to provide an accurate “360” representation of the world that allows the brain to select the signal you want to listen to. I don’t see a significant difference between the two approaches for people with mild to moderate hearing loss in my clinical practice. For those with more severe hearing loss, particularly those with very poor hearing in background noise, the Widex approach works a bit better.

Testing out Oticon hearing aids

Testing out Oticon hearing aids

Widex and Oticon Hearing Aid Lineups

Both companies offer a full range of hearing aids from IIC (invisible in canal) to BTE (behind the ear), making them appropriate for mild to profound hearing loss.

Widex and Oticon both offer wireless compatibility with Android and iOS directly with some products. Along with their hearing aids, both companies have a range of hearing aid accessories for hearing better in noisy environments, on the phone, and when watching TV. Widex also has a unique Zen smartphone app designed to help those who struggle with tinnitus.

Widex Evoke Hearing Aids

Widex Evoke Hearing Aids

Buyer's Tip:

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Widex vs. Oticon Pricing

If you want to find out the price of a hearing aid from either company, you’ll have to contact a local hearing aid professional; neither company advertises prices online. A hearing aid professional will give you pricing information and determine which style is right for you. Hearing aid cost is determined by several factors, including the model, technical features, location, and level of hearing loss.

FYI:

FYI: If you’re worried about covering the costs of hearing aids, we’ve got you covered. As an older adult, you may be eligible for free hearing aids through sources like Medicare or national and state foundations.

Comparing Widex and Oticon

Our favorite is Widex
  Widex Logo Oticon Logo
Bluetooth capability Yes Yes
Tinnitus support help Yes Yes
Customer service Online FAQ, 1-800 number Online videos, help in app, local repairs
Accompanying App Yes Yes
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Widex vs. Oticon: The Bottom Line

For listening in quiet settings, Widex and Oticon stack up nearly head-to-head. In locations with a great deal of background noise, my patients with mild to moderate hearing loss tend to like the automatic “OPN” appraise from Oticon over Widex’s “DIY” approach that offers more control to the user. For people with tinnitus, Widex has a bit of an edge with their “Zen” feature and smartphone app. If you’re still on the fence about which provider is best for you, head over to our 2024 Widex review and the Oticon review for a closer look.

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Written By:
Dr. Brad Ingrao
Audiologist
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As a practicing audiologist since the 1990’s, Brad Ingrao, AuD has fitted thousands of hearing aids to seniors and people of all ages. Brad is the Official Audiologist for the International Committee on Sports for the Deaf and a well-known… Learn More About Dr. Brad Ingrao