Best motorcycle helmet intercom headsets

Top pick: Cardo PACKTALK EDGE — the safest bet for talking to other riders. Its mesh intercom reconnects on its own when riders drift apart, it's rated 4.7 from 560 ratings, and it's the most widely stocked of the serious units.

Who the others suit:

• Sena 60S — best if you ride in big groups: Mesh 3.0 with up to 24 in a group and six open channels.
• Sena 50S — a proven mesh unit for two-up or small groups, simpler and cheaper than the 60S.
• SPIDER RT1 — low-profile module that hides on the helmet; good for riders who hate a bulky unit.
• Sena Phantom — a helmet with the intercom built in, if you're buying a lid anyway.
• Daytona / Interphone U-com3 — budget Bluetooth headsets for phone and music; fine for two riders, not group mesh.

Skip the $20–$45 no-name units for rider-to-rider: short range and no mesh.