The Widex Moment 440 RIC 312 in review
Dieses Gerät ist technisch nicht mehr ganz akutell und wurde von der Widex Allure-Familie abgelöst. Wir nehmen daher eine Abwertung der Gesamtnote vor.
What hearing comfort does the Moment 440 RIC 312 provide? How is it operated? Is it worth the investment? Answers to these questions can be found in our report on this hearing aid from Widex. First, the basics: It is worn behind the ear, and due to the deep placement of the speaker in the ear canal, sound can easily travel towards the eardrum. This is important because only in this way can a truly good, wideband sound be produced.
The Moment 440 RIC 312 is a thin, small hearing aid from the top class that can cover light, moderate, and also strong hearing needs. Read more details:
Hearing comfort
The hearing comfort determines whether someone enjoys wearing their hearing aids or not. That's why we first looked at how the hearing aid handles background noise. For this model, which Widex presents to us, the manufacturer provides customers with comprehensive noise management. Of course, noise suppression is integrated to reduce strenuous background sounds. In the Moment 440 RIC 312, the environmental noise is processed in such a way that relaxed listening is possible. This device features excellent wind management, making outdoor experiences enjoyable.
Short, loud sounds are quickly recognized and effectively reduced in the Moment 440 RIC 312, thanks to an adjustable impulse sound attenuator. Spatial hearing works very reliably. Directional hearing is supported, and the spatial impression is good. A high number of frequency bands assists in separating speech from noise. The Moment 440 RIC 312 certainly competes well with its 15 bands.
For challenging hearing situations, Widex has a special strategy: In the app, you will find an assistance feature that allows for spontaneous and tailored adjustments based on artificial intelligence. This serves as an intelligent immediate help if you are not near your audiologist.
Rating Hearing comfort: 2,2
Widex Moment 440 RIC 312:
Operation & connectivity
Digital hearing aids have long evolved beyond the standard amplification function. Apps and other control options significantly expand the range of features, which is why we are also looking at this important topic with the Moment 440 RIC 312 from Widex. For those who want to quickly and easily adjust the volume, there is a button on the device. You can also select additional programs for special listening situations through it. A remote control is available for the Moment 440 RIC 312. It is quite handy, fits in your pocket, and offers a volume control option as well as various hearing programs.
The modern form of voice command control is not yet found in the Moment 440 RIC 312. Some hearing aids can be operated with a short tap of the finger without needing to press an extra button. However, this feature has not been implemented here yet.
You can best adjust the Moment 440 RIC 312 with the accompanying app. The first apps in the past only had a single screen, but this one offers far more than just the usual volume control function. Clearly, we have points here. You don't need headphones anymore, as it has a wireless option and can directly transmit sounds from the smartphone to your ears – provided the smartphone is equipped with 2.4 GHz LE technology.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,8
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Simplicity & security
How does one manage with the hearing aid in everyday life? This is the next aspect we will evaluate. Because only if such a device works simply and without complications can one become accustomed to it. Ideally, the hearing aid should operate largely independently. The performance of the Moment 440 RIC 312 is exceedingly good in this regard. It has a large number of typical listening situations stored, which the device recognizes on its own and always generates the appropriate setting. We give a big plus point for the automatic acclimatization assistant. It gradually increases the starting volume in very small steps until my hearing goal is reached. This significantly eases the adjustment to the new sound.
We regret that the Moment 440 RIC 312 does not have a rechargeable battery but instead operates with hearing aid batteries of size 312. This is not a significant issue, 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 an IP 68 certification, the hearing aid can withstand various adverse conditions. Dust cannot penetrate, it can endure prolonged immersion in water, and it is also protected against contact.
Rating Simplicity & security: 1,8
Widex Moment 440 RIC 312:
Extras
At the end of our test report, there is still a bit of room for the extra features: Here we noticed the tinnitus option. If you like, you can have a special tinnitus program set up for you. This gently plays a soft noise in the ears to distract from the annoying tinnitus. The sounds can be tailored to personal hearing preferences.
We really like the remote adjustment option. It's very helpful when you only want to change something minor in the hearing aid settings but don't want to drive to the audiologist. Instead, you contact them via the app, and the hearing professional sends back a customized data package in the same way.
A new trend in the hearing aid industry is integrated sensors that can track a few personal health data, for example. However, the Moment 440 RIC 312 does not offer this. This Widex hearing aid has no additional lifestyle options on board. Elsewhere, there are voice assistants or reminder functions, but you don't need these for good hearing. It would have just made the product a bit cooler.
Rating Extras: 2,5
Conclusion: Widex Moment 440 RIC 312
In conclusion, it can be said that this device is a true all-rounder, impressing us with its comfort features and achieving a good overall result with a score of 2.46. Those who want to forgo top technology but still wish for a comfortable hearing experience will find what they are looking for here.
This hearing aid truly has an extensive range of features. Are you unsure if the price is justified? Here we have explored the question of whether high-quality hearing aids are worth the money.
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Our Widex Moment 440 RIC 312 review was created on August 10, 2020 and lastly updated on April 13, 2025. The overall rating of 2,46 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 4 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »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 440 RIC 312 from Widex?
Since a size in millimeters does not explain how big a hearing aid appears, we have classified the size perception into classes. Class "XXS" is practically invisible, class "M" has the largest appearance. The Moment 440 RIC 312 from Widex is in the size class XS, so it could be considered quite small.
What is the price of the Widex Moment 440 RIC 312?
The Moment 440 RIC 312 from manufacturer Widex is currently offered by hearing care professionals in Germany in a price range starting at approximately €3,000. To assess the value for money, you should also consider the overall test score of 2.5 (good).
How well does one hear with the Widex Moment 440 RIC 312?
The Widex Moment 440 RIC 312 receives a comfort rating of 2.2 (good) from us. The Widex hearing aid receives a 'very good' rating (4 out of 5 stars) for its wind noise suppression. The noise suppression of the device achieves good 4 out of 5 stars. 15 frequency bands can be individually adjusted in this hearing aid for processing sound levels (top values of current high-end models: 24).
Who is the Widex Moment 440 RIC 312 suitable for?
If your hearing deficit is mild, moderate, or severe hearing loss, the Widex Moment 440 RIC 312 might be suitable for you. This so-called "fitting range" of the hearing aid is determined by the manufacturer and is related, among other things, to the amplification of the hearing aid. Whether the device is actually suitable for you can only be sensibly assessed by a local hearing care professional after a detailed hearing test has been conducted.
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