Best Bluetooth Motorcycle Helmets for 2025
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Whether you’re blasting music, calling your riding crew, or yelling back at your GPS, the helmets in this guide make sure you stay connected without wires, bulk, or tech headaches.
Forget the gimmicky “smart” helmets. We’ve tested them. They sucked. These are the ones that passed the real-world test—on-road, off-road, and through group rides that didn’t end with everyone yelling “Can you hear me now?”
Here’s what we’ll cover: the best Bluetooth helmets by category, solid budget picks (and one to avoid), and whether integrated tech is really worth the price.
Let’s kick this off.
Quick Picks: Best-in-Class Bluetooth Helmets
First off, let me share my top picks. Look, we didn’t mean to make this a Sena fan club meeting. It just happened.
Sena is the only manufacturer consistently nailing the full package: clean helmet designs, solid safety ratings, and built-in comms that actually work. No bolt-on barnacles, no tangled wires, and MUCH more battery life than standalone units. Here are several of their top Bluetooth helmets with built in communicators.
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- Bluetooth 5.3 and Mesh 3.0 technology
- Built-in active noise cancelling and premium Harman Kardon audio
- Mesh & Bluetooth integrated communication
- Simple button controls on the left side
- 18+ hours of battery life (better than any other Bluetooth headset)
- Premium fiberglass shell with aerodynamic design
- Built-in speakers and hidden mic
- DOT approved, Bluetooth ready
Sena basically said, “Why not build the Bluetooth into the damn helmet?”—then did it better than anyone else. Mesh tech for big group rides? Check. Harman Kardon audio that doesn’t sound like a tin can? Yup. Battery life that lasts longer than your bladder on a Sunday ride? You bet.
We’ve seen the other guys. Sena just makes it easy. That’s why you’ll keep seeing them at the top of every section below.
The Best Bluetooth Motorcycle Helmets
Usually the It’s Better On The Road team likes to kick back and have a few brews on a Friday night, but we decided instead to create a rating system for all the Bluetooth helmets we’ve ever worn. We called up some friends too, to get other opinions.
The result is what you see here – the top Bluetooth helmets rated on their tech and build quality. Unsurprisingly, Sena has absolutely crushed it, winning both the full face and modular categories.
The bluetooth headset and integrated helmet is a fantastic piece of technology, but like many other tech products out there, it’s hard to tell which ones are overpriced, under-featured, or downright frustrating.
That’s why we put together…
- Our opinions
- Our friends’ opinions
- The internet’s opinions (forums)
- Reviewers’ opinions (Revzilla and Amazon)
- My lovely grandmother’s opinion (just kidding)
… to pick out the best Bluetooth motorcycle helmets.
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Best Bluetooth Motorcycle Helmet: Sena Phantom
The Sena Phantom is the most advanced Bluetooth helmet for 2025. Full-face, fully integrated, and packed with top-tier comms, audio, and safety. It’s built to lead.
Stay connected, ride safer, and enjoy premium sound with the Sena Phantom Smart Mesh Bluetooth Helmet.
- Bluetooth 5.3 and Mesh 3.0 technology for seamless group communication
- Built-in active noise cancelling and premium Harman Kardon audio
- Pinlock insert for fog resistance sold separately
- Can't upgrade the communicator
Unlike traditional helmets that require aftermarket communication systems, the Phantom combines all features (communication, audio, and safety) into a cohesive, streamlined design.
Highlights of the Sena Phantom
What’s cool about the Phantom is how stealth the setup is. The buttons are flush on the shell, the antennas are built into the liner, and the speakers sit in deep acoustic pockets for better sound and less buzzing at speed. It’s got that full Sena Mesh 2.0 system and Bluetooth 5.0 baked in, so you can ride solo or link up with your whole group.
It’s not just tech, though. The helmet itself is a serious contender—composite fiberglass shell, DOT and ECE 22.06 certified, and built-in LED lighting front and rear. The internal space allows for a bigger battery, which means more talk time without bulking up. And the sound quality? Way better than most helmets we’ve tested with aftermarket units.
If you want a full-face helmet that does everything right out of the box and still looks like a proper rider’s lid, this is it.
Sena Phantom Specs
Tech
- Mesh Intercom™ 3.0 and Wave Intercom™ for seamless group communication over long distances.
- Second-generation Harman Kardon speakers for premium sound quality.
- AI-based Noise Reduction (AINR) technology.
- Up to 35 hours of talk time.
- Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.
- Integrated LED lighting, over-the-air updates via the Sena Motorcycles App.Sena
Helmet
- Full-face style.
- Composite fiberglass shell.
- DOT and ECE 22.06 certified.
- Approximately 1690 ± 50 g (M size).
- Available in Glossy Black and Glossy White.
Feature-Packed Bluetooth Helmet: Sena Stryker
Sounds like a vehicle in Star Wars… and packs about that much punch.
Runner-up, but not by much: The Sena Stryker is basically the overachiever of Bluetooth helmets in 2025. Doesn’t matter if you ride a bagger or a naked, this thing crushes it across the board. Form, function, full send.
Top of the line Sena intercom, sound by Harman Kardon, sun visor, even a tail light... what's not to love?
- Mesh & BT built-in
- Drop-down sun visor
- LED tail light
- No Pinlock included
- Can't upgrade the communicator
Sena built on the old Sena Momentum EVO to make this helmet. But the EVO is a bicycle compared to the Stryker’s V-Twin. The Stryker runs laps around the EVO, from its intercom supporting unlimited participants in an Open Mesh to its whopping seven vents. It also has a drop down sun visor, which is uncommon in lids of this quality.
The Stryker is DOT and ECE certified, making it legal everywhere and safer than most helmets.
Sena even put an LED taillight in this lid, improving your visibility. Even with that, it still provides EIGHTEEN hours of talk time on Bluetooth.
The 40mm speakers and microphone built in to the Stryker? Made by Harman Kardon, meaning studio-quality sound. As good as any standalone Bluetooth headset.
This might be the best value helmet money can buy these days. You’d need to spend much more to get anywhere close to what the Stryker offers.
Highlights of the Sena Stryker
On the Stryker, you’ll find everything you would expect from a high-tech motorcycle helmet: top-notch Bluetooth 5.0 technology that connects to your phone for music, calls, and GPS; intercom for 4 people on bluetooth and 24 on Mesh; and a stellar 18 hours of talk time on bluetooth with 11 hours on Mesh. Those specs are even better than the Sena 50S top-line bluetooth headset.
Sound quality also doesn’t disappoint, thanks to great sealing around the neck and the amazing Harman Kardon speakers and microphone. Best of all, the designers of this lid packed all of these features into a 3.85 pound shell (medium), one of the lightest we’ve reviewed in this category.
Mesh technology is one of the standout features of this motorcycle helmet. Mesh beats Bluetooth connectivity in range, number of participants, and pairing process. Open Mesh means virtually limitless riders communicating across up to 9 channels, like good old CB radio.
Going out of range doesn’t require a stop to re-pair. Mesh automatically heals the connection, unlike Bluetooth.
I’m a big fan of a good deal, and that’s where the Stryker really shines.
To get a similar tech experience with another helmet, you’d need to purchase a Mesh 2.0 enabled headsets. The cost of a decent helmet plus the cheapest Mesh-enabled headset – the Sena 30K – will run you more than the cost of the Stryker.
For less battery. And a chunky rock on the side of your helmet.
Sena Stryker Specs
Tech
- More Intercom Space than Friends: 4-way Bluetooth Intercom, 24+ on Mesh – universal pairing to other brands
- Stellar Range: 1.2 mile / 2 km Intercom Range (Have 6+ people? Extends to 5 miles / 8 km)
- Best Battery Life: 18 hours on Bluetooth, 11 hour on Mesh with 1,300 mAh battery that charges in 2.5 hours
- Voice Commands: Control GPS, make calls, command music – anything you can do with Siri or Hey Google – with just your voice.
- Smart Sound: Harman Kardon 40mm speakers with Advanced Noise Control for better sound quality and dynamic volume.
- FM Radio: For you old-school folks. No hate, only love.
Helmet
- Full-face style
- Integrated Drop down sun visor
- Better visibility: Integrated tail light
- High impact absorption from composite fiberglass shell with multi-density EPS
- Lightweight: 3.85 pounds – incredible for a full-face helmet
- DOT and ECE safety certified
Best Modular Bluetooth Helmet: Sena Impulse
The Sena Impulse is basically the Stryker, with a flip up chin bar just like any other modular motorcycle helmet. That means everything is built in, including the Harman Kardon boom mic, so you can pop this baby on for a ride right out of the box. Plus, you get that awesome integrated tail light from the Stryker too. This is one of the best modular helmets money can buy.
A standout modular helmet with integrated Bluetooth communications, no dongle hanging off the side. Sound by Harman Kardon and 18+ hours of battery life.
- Mesh & Bluetooth integrated communication
- Simple button controls on the left side
- 18+ hours of battery life (better than any other Bluetooth headset)
- Premium Harman Kardon speakers & microphone
- Multi-channel open mesh supporting unlimited riders
- Can't connect over Mesh to non-Sena units
Sound is great since you get the same Harman Kardon speakers in this lid as in the Stryker.
Build quality is solid, and you get a lot of nice features. Drop down sun visor to shade your eyes, easy chin-bar operation with a gloved hand, and simple 3-button controls on the left side of your helmet.
You also get voice controls, so you don’t even have to touch the helmet to change songs, make a call, or set up GPS directions. Anything your phone can do with voice commands, you can do in this helmet.
Highlights of the Sena Impulse
This is basically the best modular helmet I’ve ever put on my head. It does what you need a modular helmet to do – get out of the way when you want to take a drink or get some air.
But this lid comes packed with so much more: Integrated tail light, Harman Kardon sound, flip-down sun visor, nicely integrated controls, and of course Bluetooth connectivity.
And the battery life is stellar too: 18 hours of talk time. And the magnetic charger means you won’t break a cord by picking up the helmet without unplugging it.
While the price is steeper than some other modular lids like the BILT Techno 3.0 and the Sena Outrush R, you get your money’s worth with this lid.
The modular category is heating up lately, thanks to many manufacturers creating flip-up variants of their existing full face bluetooth helmets.
We previously rated the BILT Techno 3.0 as our top choice for smart modular helmet, but the Impulse knocked it off the pedestal. We also looked at the Torc T-28B, which is an improvement on the T-27B and a modular version of the popular T-14B and T-15B full face models. Finally we compared the ILM 953, but found the construction of the ILM helmet to fall short of the others.
Sena Impulse Specs
Tech
- Good for Big Groups: 4-way communication on Bluetooth, 24+ on Mesh – universal pairing to other brands
- Insanely Long Range: 1.2 mile / 2 km Intercom Range (Have 6+ people? Extends to 5 miles / 8 km)
- Big Battery with Quick Charge: 18 hours on Bluetooth, 11 hour on Mesh with 1,300 mAh battery that charges in 2.5 hours
- FM Radio to listen to classics – or traffic updates
- Voice Control: Access Siri and other phone voice commands without touching a single button, using voice prompts and Hands-Free Profile (HFP)
- Advanced Noise Control keeps music and intercom clear through wind, engine, and traffic noise.
- Auto-Updating: When you charge the Impulse, it connects to WiFi and automatically updates itself.
Helmet
- Modular style – lift up the chin bar for some air
- Better impact absorption due to composite fiberglass shell with multi-density EPS
- Drop down sun visor
- 3.79 pounds – lightweight for a modular
- DOT certified
Best Bluetooth Half Helmet: Sena Cavalry 2
Half helmets aren’t really for the safety-conscious.
They’re for the wild souls that want wind in their hair, but don’t enjoy getting pulled over and roughed up by the cops.
A sleek half-shell helmet with fully integrated Bluetooth and noise-reducing audio features.
- Premium fiberglass shell with aerodynamic design
- Built-in speakers and hidden mic for seamless communication
- Mesh 2.0 supports group chats with up to 24 riders
- DOT approved, low profile, Bluetooth ready
- Wind noise reduction is limited above 60 mph
Sena understands you, and they built the Sena Cavalry 2 to be your perfect half helmet.
Highlights of the Sena Cavalry 2
The standout feature here is how clean it looks. The microphone is built into the brow, and the speakers are tucked into the liner. No awkward plastic pieces ruining your vibe. Just crisp audio, easy controls, and a fit that feels dialed.
On the road, the noise-canceling still works surprisingly well. You can take calls or chat over intercom without yelling, even at highway speeds. The internal battery keeps you talking for up to 10 hours.
It’s not trying to be fancy. It just works, and that’s exactly what a half helmet should do. Check a full review done by the team at RevZilla.
Sena Cavalry 2 Specs
Tech
- Bluetooth 5.0 built-in
- 4-way intercom with universal pairing (connects to other brands)
- 0.5 mile / 800m intercom range
- 10 hours of talk time on a single charge
- Hidden microphone (no boom mic!)
Helmet
- DOT certified
- Half-helmet (¾ coverage with open-face feel)
- Composite fiberglass shell
- Multi-density EPS liner for better impact absorption
Affordable Full-Face with Built-In Bluetooth: Sena Outforce
The Sena Outforce gives you Bluetooth 5.0 functionality in a full-face helmet—no installation, no fuss. Designed for riders who just want to hit the road with music and comms built in, the Outforce has you covered for everyday cruising.
A budget full face option with integrated Sena comms.
- Affordable
- Built-in Bluetooth
- Sun visor
- No Mesh intercom
- Polycarbonate shell
- Basic audio
Highlights of the Sena Outforce
This helmet skips the fancy Mesh stuff and sticks to core Bluetooth features, which is perfect for riders who mostly commute or ride solo. It’s got HD speakers and mic already installed, so you can hop on calls or stream your playlist straight out of the box. The drop-down sun visor is a nice touch too, making it a great value for the price.
It’s a polycarbonate shell—not the lightest, but still comfortable and DOT rated. The airflow’s solid, the liner is plush enough, and the control buttons are glove-friendly. Expect about 12 hours of talk time, which will get most riders through a full day.
Sena Outforce Specs
Tech
- Bluetooth 5.0 built in
- 4-way Bluetooth intercom
- HD speakers and mic (no boom)
- 12 hour talk time
- Voice prompts
- Simple 3-button control
Helmet
- Full-face style
- Polycarbonate shell with multi-density EPS
- Drop-down sun visor
- DOT certified
- Comfort liner, removable cheek pads
Runner Up Bluetooth Motorcycle Helmets
We also looked at Bluetooth motorcycle helmets from a few other brands that didn’t make the top rank, but have unique advantages to highlight.
Schuberth C5 with Antenna, Speakers, and Mic
Worth an honorable mention is the Schuberth C5 modular for touring riders, which ships with speakers, mic, and an antenna already integrated and ready for the SC2 communication system.
The quietest touring helmet money can buy, kitted out with all the features you expect for those long days in the saddle.
- Modular flip up chin bar
- Drop down sun visor
- Space for integrated comms unit
- Many colorway options
- DOT certified, with ECE in EU
This is an evolution on the Schuberth C5, improving in multiple ways including noise reduction and shell weight.
With 100% fiberglass shell, multi-zone EPS, and well-designed ventilation the Schuberth C5 is right in line with the C4 Pro and other stellar helmets from Schuberth’s past.
It’s an extremely light modular weighing in at just 3.94 lbs, and that’s including speakers, mic, and antenna for the comms unit. The SC2 communication unit, which has to be bought separately and installed, is made by Sena and is in line with their 50 series. That means 1.2 miles of connection range and virtually limitless riders connected over the intercom.
Whether the antenna actually increases range we haven’t been able to test – if you’ve tried this lid, let us know what you think in the comments below.
Torc Bluetooth Motorcycle Helmets
Torc is known for their budget-friendly helmets and its retro Torc T-1. They’re one of the few helmet makers that integrates Bluetooth tech in to decent lids as a pre-packaged deal.
The two pre-integrated Bluetooth helmets from Torc are the Torc T-15B and Torc-28B. The 15 is a full face, while the 28 is a modular with chin bar you can lift up.
This helmet just won't cut it. Better off getting a standard modular helmet from a better manufacturer and putting in your own Bluetooth unit from Cardo or Sena.
- Multi-density EPS (premium for this price point)
- Drop-down sun visor and anti-fog shield
- Heavy shell
- Off-brand Bluetooth
- Bad sound quality
You get what you pay for with these. The speakers and microphone are not great, and wind noise is a problem on the highway. Battery life will take you through a full day, and they’re at least DOT rated. The inclusion of a sun visor is welcomed on sunny days.
However, these helmets come on the heavier side at 5.15 lbs each. The Bluetooth tech is from Blinc, which is a knockoff of Sena and Cardo.
The Blinc bluetooth system lacks the popularity of Sena or Cardo units, and for good reason. They don’t have the same universal pairing ability you’d expect from an intercom device.
However, if every rider in your group has a Torc / Blinc headset, you can connect up to 6 riders together.
If everyone your ride with is using Blinc Bluetooth, Torc might be a good choice for you. The price is certainly right.
HJC Bluetooth Motorcycle Helmets
HJC sells a few pre-integrated Bluetooth helmets like the HJC i91 that use specially-designed Sena 10B and 20B headsets designed to fit the HJCs like a glove.
A solid, comfortable, and affordable touring helmet with its fair share of flaws. But for the price and strong necks, it's good value. Read our full review here.
- Super comfortable liner and plush padding
- 3 shell sizes for better fit, look, and weight
- One of the best drop down sun visors in any helmet
- Heavy on the neck
- Flimsy visor that doesn't seal well
They aren’t quite as nice as Sena’s helmets, however. You’re getting older Sena technology with lower range and battery life. But on the bright side, you get a high-quality HJC helmet. And HJC sells pre-integrated kits for many of their helmets.
You’re better off slapping an aftermarket unit from Cardo or Sena on another helmet and doing the installation yourself, if you ask me.
Sedici Bluetooth Motorcycle Helmets
Sedici’s updated Sistema III Parlare offers a great budget option for riders who want Bluetooth built in without blowing $600 on a helmet.
A lightweight modular helmet with features and build quality (like stainless steel visor components and seamless face shield gasket) of much more expensive lids. With Sena Mesh comms system pre-integrated.
- Strong & light fiberglass composite shell
- Close fit (5 EPS sizes and 3 shell sizes)
- DOT and ECE safety ratings
- Sena Mesh system pre-integrated
- Cannot connect to other Comms brands like Cardo
You get a fiberglass/Kevlar composite shell, an upgraded interior, and the same solid Sena DWO-6 unit with 8 hours of talk time. The integrated speakers and mic are tuned to the helmet shell, which reviewers say helps with both clarity and comfort.
It’s DOT and ECE 22.05 certified, and the street-ready full-face design includes a drop-down sun visor, removable liner, and easy control buttons on the side. For the price, it’s a hell of a lot of helmet.
ILM 953 Bluetooth Helmet
The ILM 953 Pro is “Amazon’s top selling bluetooth helmet.”
But you shouldn’t buy it.
The ILM 953 might be Amazon’s best-selling Bluetooth helmet, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best value. Meh. It gets the job done, that's all.
- Cheap
- Bluetooth built-in
- Modular convenience
- Outdated Bluetooth version
- Heavy
- Mediocre audio
That stat might have more to do with its low cost than its quality.
The ILM comes with decent Bluetooth technology from FreedConn that supports 6-8 riders speaking simultaneously, but the unit can only pair with other FreedConn units.
The lid itself is basic – DOT certified, with a built in sunshade, but otherwise not built well.
The ILM 953 is a good choice if you’re on a budget and want a simple way to communicate between a few riders or with your passenger. However, I’d sooner buy a better helmet and integrate my own basic Bluetooth unit like the Cardo Spirit.
FAQs
Should I buy a Bluetooth motorcycle helmet?
The question of whether a Bluetooth motorcycle helmet is worth it for you depends on how you ride. If you want a seamless experience for communication with your buddies, GPS directions, media and phone calls, an integrated bluetooth helmet from our list of best bluetooth motorcycle helmets might make sense for you. Save some money to spend on a custom paint job.
Read out full rundown on whether Bluetooth motorcycle helmets are worth it.
If you just want audio GPS directions or tunes, the right set of headphones or speakers could do the trick. If you want the absolute newest tech, buying a more expensive add-on system might make more sense.
An integrated bluetooth helmet is advantageous over an add-on unit for several reasons:
- Better deal: A helmet plus bluetooth system will run you over around $300, depending on the exact models you choose. An integrated bluetooth helmet will run you around or below that anyway, without any installation hassle.
- Bigger batteries: Integrated helmets offer more talk time by hiding batteries in the shell.
- Better microphone and speaker placement: The placement of mics and speakers with a built in bluetooth system is determined by expert sound engineers – leading to better sound quality than self-installed systems.
- Lower profile: An integrated helmet hides all the electronics inside – no bulky bluetooth device hanging off your helmet.
- No installation: Save the obvious for last – no hassle installing a system onto another helmet!
Cons of integrated bluetooth helmets:
- Less choice of bluetooth device and helmet: Buying an add-on unit means using any helmet you like, and accessing the latest tech. Helmets with a pre-installed Bluetooth headset are usually impossible to upgrade.
- Device not removable: If you ever want to remove your device from your helmet – say, to charge it without carrying the helmet or switch to another helmet – an add-on device gives you that flexibility.
Can you listen to music with a Bluetooth motorcycle helmet?
Listening to music is one of the key functions of a bluetooth motorcycle helmet. If this is what you’re looking for, then you can rest easy because the best bluetooth motorcycle helmets for you will be on the cheaper end – like the ILM 953.
You’ll want to look at reviews to see whether owners like how the speakers sound and whether the helmet seals well to block out wind noise. Remember that many bluetooth units come with apps to help you tune and customize the audio profile.
How much does a Bluetooth motorcycle helmet cost?
Bluetooth helmets are surprisingly affordable, especially when compared to the alternative option of installing an add-on unit to another helmet. Here’s what to expect:
- Under $150 for Bluetooth-ready helmets: You’ll have to add your own unit, but not every helmet hides away the bulky bits.
- $150 – $300 for Entertainment-style Bluetooth-integrated helmets: You’ll find solid helmets with a decent bluetooth system from Blinc or Freedconn. Great for rider-to-passenger or a ‘smart’ helmet with speakers and a mic.
- $300+ for Top-Notch Bluetooth-integrated helmets: These are lightweight and well-ventilated helmets with high-quality Bluetooth systems already pre-installed. You’ll be able to communicate with a large group, listen to music, and have a high-quality helmet shell to boot. Take the Sena Stryker for example, our pick for the best bluetooth motorcycle helmet.
Is Mesh intercom really better than Bluetooth?
Yup—especially if you ride in groups. Mesh is like the group chat that never drops. Riders can join, leave, and rejoin without anyone needing to press buttons or scream “Pair it again!” across a gas station parking lot. It self-heals, supports more riders, and has better range.
If you’re mostly riding solo or with one buddy, regular Bluetooth is fine. But if your crew rolls deep, go Mesh and thank yourself later.
Can I use voice commands with these helmets?
Most of the good ones—especially Sena’s higher-end models—let you access Siri, Google Assistant, or even control music and calls with your voice. No fumbling with buttons in thick gloves. Just say “Hey Siri, play Metallica” and let it rip. Some value helmets skip this feature, though, so check the specs.
To wrap up… integrated Bluetooth helmets make riding simpler, cleaner, and way more connected. Whether you’re jamming tunes, talking to your crew, or dodging traffic with GPS in your ear, there’s a lid here that’ll fit your ride.
