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Sena Motorcycle Bluetooth Headset Communication System: Enhancing Rider Connectivity and Safety Review

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Details

BrandSena
Color50S
Connectivity TechnologyWireless
Model50 Series
Form FactorOn Ear

Description of Sena Motorcycle Bluetooth Headset Communication System: Enhancing Rider Connectivity and Safety

Mesh 2.0 Intercom lets you communicate with other riders within a range of up to 5 miles / 8 km (min. 6 riders at 1 mi / 1.6 km intervals). Multi-Channel Open Mesh allows communication with a near-limitless number of riders and lets you switch between 9 channels. Group Mesh supports up to 24 participants in a private group. Bluetooth 5 connectivity to your smartphone for access to music, phone calls, GPS navigation. Voice-activated digital assistant access to utilize a smartphone's hands-free functions ("Hey Siri" / "Hey Google"). Upgraded HD Speakers optimized for audio quality, delivering a boost in volume, bass, and clarity. Includes a WiFi Cable to charge the device and to automatically download/install firmware updates via WiFi connectivity.

Reviews

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Ease of use and connection between bikes

I have a 20S that I have been using for 5 years. With a new helmet comes a new headset. I bought this to install in Shoei RF1400. Since the mount for the 20S is the same and I already have the upgraded speakers installed in my current Shoei X14, I gave it a try. Wow what a difference in sound quality and volume. No noise in any helmet at 80mph, but the music was there and the intercom between the bikes up to a mile was great. My son used the Sena 10CPro and we were able to easily talk between…

Pros
  • Ease of use
Cons
  • Some cons

Revainrating 3 out of 5

So far so good for the high price

Very expensive upgrade to SMH10 but as race director I had to communicate with more than 3 other drivers. Range, clarity and sound are better. The open mesh is easy to set up and use without gloves. My first 50S had a bad battery. As soon as I took it off the charge it dropped below 80%. On my first ride, I got the low battery indicator after just an hour. Switched to another device, it seems to be much better. Several other reviewers had the same issue. The wireless dongle is difficult to set…

Pros
  • Great design
Cons
  • Expensive

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Be careful what you will use it for! Read before you buy!

So why my average rating? Sound quality is okay, but you never get much base out of them because the speakers are thin and don't come in any sort of enclosure to isolate the front of the speaker from the back. The midrange is good and quite loud. However, I had to turn off the noise cancellation in the app. Wind noise silenced the speakers because the mic thought I was speaking. For 56 miles! I have 2 headsets that I use communicators on, HJC i90 and SHOEI Neotec 2. This communicator does NOT…

Pros
  • Great Price
Cons
  • Compatible

I'll start by saying that I'm a very tech-savvy person. I'm also a technology pioneer. I do a lot of research before making a purchase, and I read the instructions carefully before moving on to most new technology purchases. I have an older Sena, SMH-10, and when I heard about the release of the 50S and all that technological advancement, Wi-Fi enabled charging cable, Bluetooth 5.0, Mesh 2.0, upgraded speakers, etc. I couldn't wait you until you buy this model. to make it work as advertised…

Pros
  • Everything is fine!
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for the elderly

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Garbage! Keep your SMH-10.

Please understand that I am a Sena fan. So I am inclined to wish them every success. I love my SMH-10 and my Sena GoPro bluetooth backpack. I have covered tens of thousands of accident-free kilometers with my partner (separate bikes), with my wife (passenger) and alone with the SMH-10 and a GoPro backpack. But the 50S is complete bullshit. I'm a total gadget addict, techie and computer nerd. Call me whatever you want, but everyone I know calls me for tech support. I can make things work. This…

Pros
  • Ideal for a small home
Cons
  • Repair