The Widex Magnify 60 BTE 312 in review
What exactly can the Magnify 60 BTE 312 from the manufacturer Widex do? First of all, it is a hearing aid, like those known from the past, that sits behind the ear. It covers mild, moderate, and also severe hearing losses. This model is a small, slim hearing aid in a lower price range. What can it achieve in everyday hearing? What comfort features does it offer? We took a closer look at that.
Hearing comfort
The comfort features determine how pleasant listening is experienced in everyday life. In this hearing aid, we find only the absolutely necessary regarding hearing comfort. A classic noise suppression aims to reduce annoying background noises to a bearable level. In the Magnify 60 BTE 312, this works only to a limited extent. There is nothing more than a very basic noise suppression included. However, users of the Magnify 60 BTE 312 have to contend with the wind sweeping through the microphones. There is no wind noise reduction here.
Unfortunately, we did not find any burst sound filter that reacts to short, loud noises. The hearing aid automatically decides whether the microphones should be oriented towards a speaker or not. There is a decent spatial impression, but accurately pinpointing directions or estimating distances through hearing is not so easy. One last word about the equalizer: with 6, the number of adjustable bands is quite low. Those who are satisfied with the basic character of the hearing aid might find it sufficient. But for music lovers, we would rather recommend a higher number of channels.
An exciting topic in hearing acoustics is the use of artificial intelligence, but this is not yet applied in this Widex model.
Rating Hearing comfort: 5,0
Operation & connectivity
Every person has their own listening needs. It is advantageous if one can further customize their hearing aids beyond the automatic functions. In our test, we discovered the following access options: For those who want to quickly and easily adjust the volume up or down, there is a button on the device. Additional programs for special listening situations can also be selected through this. A discreet way to change the hearing aid is the remote control. It fits in any pocket. If the person opposite speaks too softly again, one or two clicks are sufficient to adjust the volume. Additional hearing programs for listening to music or for driving can also be activated with the remote control.
Voice commands are a fairly new way to operate hearing aids. However, this model does not yet have this option. That is not a major issue - the main thing is that you can hear well. There is no control of the hearing aids with a simple fingertip in this Widex model, as it would have required specific sensors in the housing.
If someone wishes, they can download an app. This provides a convenient and discreet way to change the volume or hearing programs on the Magnify 60 BTE 312. It works quite well. The hearing aid can also be used as a headset, requiring a small additional device. When clipped to your collar, it opens up the whole multimedia world. Smartphone, tablet, laptop – all Bluetooth-enabled devices can be wirelessly connected to the hearing aid.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 2,7
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Simplicity & security
An important factor for the acceptance of a hearing aid is its everyday practicality. This includes, for example, automated functions as well as robustness and user-friendliness. When it comes to adapting to changing listening situations, we have to rely on the manual options with the Magnify 60 BTE 312. An automatic situation recognition would have definitely made life easier but is not available here. The integrated acclimatization manager can be of great help when entering the world of hearing aids. Its task is to gradually increase the volume of the hearing aid in tiny steps until the target volume is reached. This way, you can relax and gradually get used to the new auditory impressions. More information on acclimatization and other hearing aids with this feature can be found here: Acclimatization to Hearing Aids.
The Magnify 60 BTE 312 is not rechargeable. It is powered by hearing aid batteries size 312. Disadvantage: The batteries are disposed of after use. Advantage: Daily charging of batteries is eliminated; the hearing aid runs continuously for several days on a single battery.
We also take a look at the robustness of the casing and discover in the data sheet the protection class IP 68. This means that dust cannot penetrate at all, and water only becomes dangerous after prolonged submersion. Protection against contact is also included.
Rating Simplicity & security: 3,0
Widex Magnify 60 BTE 312:
Extras
Everyone appreciates a few extra features, so let's see if we can find some here: A special tinnitus program can be programmed on request in the Magnify 60 BTE 312. This allows for stimulating, pleasant sounds to be generated that distract from tinnitus when it is particularly strong. We find this very useful and are happy to award extra points.
We find the remote maintenance service that can be utilized quite exciting. If there is no opportunity to visit the audiologist, one can contact them via the app, briefly describe their hearing problem, and then receive a data package with a new hearing aid configuration. If it sounds good, one loads it into their hearing aids.
Many hearing aids still come with a few health features today. However, since the Magnify 60 BTE 312 does not have any special sensors for this, we cannot present any peculiarities here. The functionality of the Magnify 60 BTE 312 is limited to normal hearing, which is perfectly fine. Additional features like fall alerts or Siri connections have significant added value, but they are not relevant for good hearing compensation.
Rating Extras: 2,5
Conclusion: Widex Magnify 60 BTE 312
In the overall result, this test device ranks in the lower positions and lacks some features. We assign a grade of 3.63. For undemanding listeners, this is acceptable, but for a very active lifestyle, we recommend a hearing aid with more extensive comfort features.
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Our Widex Magnify 60 BTE 312 review was created on February 15, 2022 and lastly updated on November 16, 2022. The overall rating of 3,63 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 1 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 3.5 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 3 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 3.5 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..
FAQ
Is the Widex Magnify 60 BTE 312 suitable for me?
The fitting range of this hearing aid is "hearing loss mild, moderate, or severe." A local hearing care professional can quickly determine if your hearing deficit falls within this range.
How much does the Widex Magnify 60 BTE 312 cost?
The rough price range in which the Widex Magnify 60 BTE 312 is currently offered in Germany is approximately between €700.00 and €1,300.00. When considering the price, one should also look at the overall rating: The overall test score in the HörShop test is 3.6 (sufficient). Details are also important to contextualize the hearing aid price: The star rating for "noise suppression" in the test shows only 1 out of 5 stars.
What is the size of the Widex Magnify 60 BTE 312?
This behind-the-ear hearing aid has been classified in the size category XS. This means that it is quite small. You can compare it with other hearing aids in this size class: Hearing Aid Comparison.
How well can you hear with the Widex Magnify 60 BTE 312?
The Magnify 60 BTE 312 from the manufacturer Widex is equipped with 6 separately adjustable equalizer bands (for context: current top devices have 25 bands). The rating for noise suppression for this device only reaches 1 out of 5 stars. The assessment of 'complete failure' is given for the wind noise suppression of the Magnify 60 BTE 312 as it does not have this feature. Summarizing the overall area of "hearing comfort," the test yields a total score of 5.0 (poor).
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