The Widex Moment 220 BTE 13 D in review
What exactly can the Moment 220 BTE 13 D from the manufacturer Widex do? First of all, it's a conventional hearing aid that sits behind the ear. It covers both mild and more significant hearing needs. This model is a discreet hearing aid of good, mid-level quality. What can it deliver in everyday hearing situations? What comfort features does it come with? We took a closer look at this.
Hearing comfort
The comfort features determine how pleasant hearing is perceived in everyday life. With this hearing aid, we found very few options for comfort adjustment. A classic noise suppression should reduce annoying background noises to a bearable level. In the Moment 220 BTE 13 D, a stronger noise reduction would be desirable, but that is reserved for higher-end hearing aids. When the wind sweeps over the microphones outdoors, we wish for wind noise reduction. However, that is absent here, and in some outdoor situations, it can significantly affect hearing comfort.
At least, the Moment 220 BTE 13 D includes a so-called impulse filter. But is that always sufficient? The hearing aid automatically decides whether the microphones should orient towards a speaker or not. There is a decent spatial impression, but accurately determining directions or estimating distances through hearing is not so straightforward. With 10 frequency bands, we are not entirely satisfied with the BTE 13 D, but it should suffice for uncomplicated hearing curves. The sound probably won't be entirely natural with that.
Sometimes, the hearing care professional is not nearby when a hearing problem arises. The Moment 220 BTE 13 D helps you with its app, which includes a special assistant that makes a precise adjustment to your hearing moment based on artificial intelligence.
Rating Hearing comfort: 4,0
Widex Moment 220 BTE 13 D:
Operation & connectivity
The operation options for hearing aids today are as simple or as complex as anyone would like them to be. The basic functions run fully automatically, of course. We wanted to know how a user can additionally access the Moment 220 BTE 13 D. The simplest operation option is always a button directly on the hearing aid. This one has it as well. It can be programmed according to your wishes. Would you like a manual volume control? No problem, the button allows for a step-by-step adjustment of the volume. Or do you need different special programs for your professional daily life or hobbies? These can also be activated via the button. Anyone who wants to keep everything in automatic mode can simply ignore the button or even have it deactivated. A remote control is available for the Moment 220 BTE 13 D. It is quite handy, fits in your pocket, and offers a volume up-down option as well as various listening programs.
We always appreciate it when a hearing aid surprises us with a great additional feature. For example, we would have liked to see a voice control feature at this point. But that is not available in the Moment 220 BTE 13 D at the moment. In addition to buttons or remote controls, some hearing aids also have a tap control. This means you can just tap your ear briefly, and the device switches. However, we do not have that at Widex; it would have required very specific sensors.
Smartphone apps are now often offered to improve the operability of hearing aids. In our assessment, the Widex app is among the better ones because it offers a good set of adjustment options. One of the best features of the hearing aid is the direct streaming function. This turns the hearing aid into a TrueWireless headphone, allowing it to receive phone calls and other sounds directly in the ear. The prerequisite is a compatible smartphone that contains the 2.4 GHz technology. The biggest advantage is that you hear phone calls not just in one ear but in both. Additionally, the sound can be adjusted to personal needs.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,8
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Simplicity & security
Of course, we are also interested in how quickly one can get used to the Moment 220 BTE 13 D and how easy daily use is. The Moment 220 BTE 13 D features a solid everyday automatic that is likely sufficient for a quieter life. However, for more complex hearing environments, we recommend the additional manual programs. A great bonus of this hearing aid is the automatic acclimatization. Especially for those who have been hearing poorly for a long time and are using a hearing aid for the first time, this is a tremendous relief. The volume does not need to be turned up immediately to the maximum. One can start at a lower level and, very gradually and almost imperceptibly, the amplification approaches the target.
The Moment 220 BTE 13 D gets its power from small disposable batteries that need to be changed every few days. Although this is not rocket science, it should be considered at least in case of motor difficulties. A rechargeable battery would be much easier to handle.
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 a danger after prolonged submersion. Protection against contact is also included.
Rating Simplicity & security: 2,3
Extras
Before we come to the end, let’s take a look at the 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.
The ability to adjust settings remotely is something we really appreciate. It’s very helpful whenever someone wants to make just a small change to the hearing aid settings but doesn’t want to drive all the way to the audiologist. Instead, contact is made through the app, and the hearing professional sends back a customized data package in the same way.
Tracking health data is a real added value in modern hearing aids. However, this Widex model lacks the sensors for this service. This Widex hearing aid does not come with any additional lifestyle options. Elsewhere, there are voice assistants or reminder functions, but you don’t need that for good hearing. It would have just made the product a bit cooler.
Rating Extras: 2,5
Conclusion: Widex Moment 220 BTE 13 D
With a final grade of 2.87, this model competes in the mid-range. It has a quite acceptable comfort features on board, which are sufficient for typical daily moments and create a satisfying listening experience.
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Our Widex Moment 220 BTE 13 D review was created on January 3, 2023 and lastly updated on June 13, 2023. The overall rating of 2,87 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 2 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 4 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 3.5 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..
FAQ
How big is the Moment 220 BTE 13 D from Widex?
Since a size in millimeters does not explain how large a hearing aid appears, we have divided the size perception into classes. Class "XXS" is practically invisible, class "M" has the largest appearance. The Moment 220 BTE 13 D from Widex is in the size class S. One could therefore describe it as medium-sized.
What is the price of the Widex Moment 220 BTE 13 D?
The Moment 220 BTE 13 D from the manufacturer Widex is currently offered by hearing acousticians in Germany in a price range of approximately between €2,000.00 and €2,500.00. To assess the value for money, you should also consider the overall test score of 2.9 (satisfactory).
How well can you hear with the Widex Moment 220 BTE 13 D?
The Widex Moment 220 BTE 13 D receives a hearing comfort rating of 4.0 (sufficient) from us. The Widex hearing aid receives the designation 'total failure' for its suppression of wind noise, as it does not have this feature. The noise suppression of the device achieves 2 out of 5 stars. 10 frequency bands are separately adjustable in this hearing aid for processing sounds (top values of current top models: 24).
For whom is the Widex Moment 220 BTE 13 D suitable?
If your hearing impairment is mild, moderate, or severe, the Widex Moment 220 BTE 13 D might be suitable for you. This so-called "adaptation range" of the hearing aid is determined by the manufacturer and is related to the amplification of the hearing aid. Whether the device is actually suitable for you can only be assessed meaningfully by a hearing acoustician on-site after a detailed hearing test has been conducted.
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