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Which Cardo
is Right for You?

Six models. One right fit. Answer a few questions and we'll tell you exactly which Cardo belongs on your helmet.

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1 2 4 4+ Unsure Not much A lot No Yes Pillion Own bike Not much A lot City Highway Normal Faster No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes Phone/Nav Music Buddies Starter Long term $200 $300 $400 $500
Maximum group size?
How many riders do you plan to talk to?
How much do you care about music quality?
So you really just want this as bluetooth speakers for your phone and navigation, then?
What type of riding buddy?
How much do you care about music quality?
What environment?
How important is seamless connectivity?
Do you want crash detection?
Music quality?
Do you want crash detection?
Music quality?
What's your priority?
Starter unit or long term?
Budget?
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Spirit HD
Solo, but with HD sound.
  • HD speakers
  • BT 5.2
  • 13hr battery
  • IP67 waterproof
~$170
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Spirit HD
A solid all-rounder solo unit.
  • HD speakers
  • BT 5.2
  • 13hr battery
~$170
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Spirit
Pure BT speakers for phone & nav.
  • Basic BT 5.2
  • 32mm speakers
  • Phone & nav only
~$120
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Spirit HD
Talk to your pillion, basic music.
  • HD speakers
  • BT intercom
  • 13hr battery
~$170
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Freecom 2x
2-rider intercom, better audio.
  • 2-rider BT
  • JBL audio
  • 13hr battery
~$220
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Freecom 2x
Short-range city intercom.
  • 2-rider BT
  • JBL audio
  • City range
~$220
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Freecom 4x
Longer range for the highway.
  • Up to 4 riders
  • JBL audio
  • Highway range
~$280
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Freecom 4x
4-rider intercom — solid & simple.
  • Up to 4 riders
  • JBL audio
  • Music sharing
  • IP67 waterproof
~$280
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Packtalk Pro
Mesh + crash detection.
  • DMC mesh
  • Crash detection
  • 45mm JBL audio
~$430
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Packtalk Edge
Mesh networking, no fuss.
  • DMC mesh
  • Voice control
  • Air mount
~$390
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Packtalk Pro
Mesh with premium JBL audio.
  • DMC mesh
  • 45mm JBL audio
  • Voice control
~$430
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Packtalk Pro
Big-group mesh + crash det.
  • DMC mesh, 15 riders
  • Crash detection
  • 45mm JBL audio
  • IP67 waterproof
~$430
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Packtalk Edge
Big-group mesh, no premium.
  • DMC mesh, 15 riders
  • Voice control
  • Air mount
~$390
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Packtalk Pro
Big-group mesh, premium audio.
  • DMC mesh, 15 riders
  • 45mm JBL audio
  • Voice control
~$430
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Spirit
Phone & nav — the simplest pick.
  • Basic BT 5.2
  • 32mm speakers
  • Phone & nav focus
  • IP67 waterproof
~$120
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Freecom 4x
Good starter — JBL audio.
  • JBL audio
  • Up to 4 riders
  • Easy setup
~$280
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Packtalk Edge
Premium for the long haul.
  • DMC mesh ready
  • JBL speakers
  • Voice control
~$390
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Spirit HD
Best ~$200 entry.
  • HD speakers
  • BT 5.2
  • 13hr battery
~$170
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Freecom 4x
Sweet spot at ~$300.
  • Up to 4 riders
  • JBL audio
  • Music sharing
~$280
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Packtalk Edge
Top mesh at ~$400.
  • DMC mesh
  • JBL speakers
  • Voice control
~$390
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Packtalk Pro
Top of the line at ~$500.
  • DMC mesh
  • Crash detection
  • 45mm JBL audio
~$430
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