Test report: Widex Magnify 60 CIC

The Widex Magnify 60 CIC in review

Here we take a look at a hearing aid from the more affordable category that is worn in the ear. It is called Magnify 60 CIC and is made by the manufacturer Widex. It can be used by anyone with mild to moderate hearing loss who desires a discreet, small hearing aid. Due to its precise location of wear directly in the ear canal, it has very good sound properties.

Hearing comfort

The comfort features determine how pleasant listening in everyday life will feel. In this hearing aid, we found very few options for influencing comfort. A classic noise suppression is supposed to reduce annoying background noises to a tolerable level. In the Magnify 60 CIC, we have to settle for a minimum level of noise suppression. There is no wind management here. This is perfectly fine, as the fit directly in the ear canal already provides a very natural protection against wind noise.

Unfortunately, we did not find a noise filter that reacts to short, loud sounds. Hearing aids like the Magnify 60 CIC preserve the natural spatial perception we have experienced since childhood. The function of the outer ear, head size, head shadow effects - all these parameters create a true, original 3D hearing experience. The Magnify 60 CIC has only 6 frequency bands, just meeting the minimum requirements. One should not have too high expectations in terms of sound quality.

Strategies based on artificial intelligence are still not implemented in this hearing aid from Widex.

Rating Hearing comfort: 3,7

Widex Magnify 60 CIC:

Operation & connectivity

How can one fully utilize the potential of hearing aids in daily life? We discovered what access options are available with the Magnify 60 CIC. We searched in vain for a button as a quick access option. It likely fell victim to its small design. This is manageable, as the hearing aid automatically makes most settings anyway. We do enjoy small remote controls, and for this model, we found one. This allows for discreet small adjustments to the volume or sound.

We do not yet find the modern form of operation via voice command in the Magnify 60 CIC. Another option for controlling the hearing aids is tap control. This involves simply tapping your fingers on your ear, which triggers a specific function. However, this feature is not available in this Widex device.

There is a free app available in the app stores that can be used if desired. We tried it out and went through it relatively quickly. The range of features is rather modest. Nevertheless, it is a convenient and discreet way to temporarily adjust the Magnify 60 CIC. Since the hearing aid has a wireless module, it can also be used as a headset or headphones. A small additional device, known as a streamer, is required for this. It serves as the interface between the hearing aids and a Bluetooth-enabled audio device. Smartphone, laptop, navigation system - everything can be connected quickly and easily.

Rating Operation & connectivity: 3,0

Widex Magnify 60 CIC:

Simplicity & security

User-friendliness is the next aspect we want to focus on. Here it is about everyday usability and the question of how easy and safe it is to navigate through life with the hearing aid. Regarding comfortable listening, the Magnify 60 CIC is only easy when one spends most of the time in quiet listening environments. If it gets louder or more challenging, we do not receive support from adaptive situational automatics. If there is any help at all, it can only be provided through manual controls. Some people find it difficult to adjust, but this hearing aid makes it easy for us to cope with the new volume. There is a familiarization manager that gradually leads us to the required target amplification. The period can last a few weeks or several months; it is adjustable individually. The individual steps are so small that you hardly notice a volume increase.

We regret that the Magnify 60 CIC does not have a rechargeable battery but operates with hearing aid batteries size 10. This is not problematic, but one should remember to carry spare batteries. On the other hand, this hearing aid does not need to be charged daily; it runs for a long time on a single battery.

With IP 68 certification, the hearing aid can withstand various adverse influences. Dust cannot penetrate, it can withstand prolonged immersion in water, and it is also protected against touch.

Rating Simplicity & security: 3,0

Extras

Finally, let's take a quick look at whether there are any extras: Widex has integrated a noise generator that plays some soothing sounds for those suffering from tinnitus. This can help distract from the tinnitus and provide a bit more relaxation.

A real added value is the remote maintenance service. For a change in the hearing aid settings, you no longer have to go to the specialist shop but can directly contact the acoustician via the app. Through a cloud service, you can then load the new data package into the hearing aids. This is exactly what we expect from a modern hearing aid.

A new trend in the hearing aid industry is integrated sensors that can track, for example, some personal health data. However, the Magnify 60 CIC does not offer this feature. The hearing aid also forgoes additional functions such as special assistance systems, a fall alert, or language translators. This is not a big deal, as it does not affect the important hearing functions.

Rating Extras: 2,5

Conclusion: Widex Magnify 60 CIC

With a final grade of 3.19, this model holds its ground in the mid-range. It has quite a decent comfort equipment on board, sufficient for typical everyday moments and creates a satisfying listening experience.

 

Our Widex Magnify 60 CIC review was created on August 31, 2022 and lastly updated on November 16, 2022. The overall rating of 3,19 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 2.5 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 3 | »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

What does the Widex Magnify 60 CIC cost?

The Magnify 60 CIC from Widex is currently offered by providers in a rough price range of approximately between 700.00 € and 1,300.00 €. You should consider this price in relation to the test score of 3.2 (satisfactory). And, for example, also in relation to the star rating in the area of noise suppression in our tests (only 1 out of 5 stars). You can find all comparison values in the hearing aid comparison.

How well does one hear with the Widex Magnify 60 CIC?

The Magnify 60 CIC from Widex achieves a score of 3.7 (sufficient) in the test area of hearing comfort. In the area of noise suppression, the hearing aid only achieves 1 out of 5 stars. For wind noise suppression, it receives the designation 'natural' because it utilizes the natural shape of the ear, thus hardly allowing for wind noise to occur. The hearing aid shows 6 different equalizer bands in the test, which can be adjusted by the hearing care professional to the individual's hearing ability (current top models achieve 24).

For whom is the Magnify 60 CIC from Widex suitable?

This hearing aid is aimed at people with mild to moderate hearing loss. This so-called "fitting range" is roughly defined by Widex. A good local hearing care company can immediately determine after a professional hearing test whether this in-ear hearing aid is suitable for you.

How large is the Widex Magnify 60 CIC?

We have classified all hearing aids on the market into four size categories, from XXS (virtually invisible) to M (rather large). The Widex Magnify 60 CIC has a size classification of XS, which means it is quite small compared to other hearing aids.

 

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