Welcome to the Best Motorcycle Bluetooth Headsets Guide! This article breaks up the top intercoms on the market today into budget, mid-range and top-end categories. You’ll find a selection of the best for each, their specs, pros and cons, helmet specific units and our category winners.
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The Best Motorcycle Bluetooth Headsets UK
Motorcycle Bluetooth headsets are wonderful little nuggets of technology slapped onto the side of helmets and designed to make your two-wheeled life easier. Sure, part of the beauty of riding is being alone in your lid, but on group tours and travelling with a pillion – having a connection to others saves wrong turns, frantic hand signals, a jab in the ribs and time. And on long monotonous rides you can listen to music from your mobile, play radio, take phone calls and connect to your Sat-Nav.
If you like the sound of that then this guide will help you decide which type of device you need as it showcases some of the best units on the market in the budget, mid-range and high-end categories.
Also, you’ll find most of these Bluetooth headsets are compatible with our selection of the best touring and adventure bike helmets.
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BUDGET Motorcycle Bluetooth Headsets: up to £100
These units are entry-level. Range, battery life and the Bluetooth system tends to be lower, but so is the price. The first four can connect to up to four other riders but can only communicate with one at a time and you have to switch between users. This won’t be a problem for rider to pillion set-ups or those who ride alone. The last two can communicate with more than one unit simultaneously and are sub-£100.
Sena SMH5 Bluetooth Headset Review
Quick info: Affordable, Entry-level, £88.99
The Sena SMH5 is an excellent entry-level Bluetooth headset and intercom system. What makes it entry level you ask? It lacks bells and whistles and fancy pants features, but more than makes up for that with its simple and easy to use functionality. It does everything you’d want it to and well – just with a shorter range and intercom connection for four riders (but you can only communicate with one other rider at the same time).
This Bluetooth headset is for the everyday rider who wants an affordable no frills system to connect to their phone, play music and take calls… you know, general headset requirements.
- Range: 700m
- Intercom: 2-way
- Talk time: 8 hours
- Charging time: 2.5 hours
- Standby time: 7 days
- Voice activated: Yes
- Bluetooth mobile: Yes
- Bluetooth version: 3.0
- FM radio: Basic version no, FM version yes
- Simple and easy to use
- Comes with all the basic functions you’d expect
- Two year warranty
- Can be connected to other brands
- Can be used while charging
- Doesn’t have all the features its competitors do
- Connects four riders but only allows conferencing between two at a time
- Radio is available on the SMH5-FM version only
EJEAS V6 Pro BT Bluetooth Headset Review
Quick info: Cheapest motorcycle Bluetooth headset, £42
Can connect to 5 other units (but can only be used on a one-to-one chat), 0.7 mile range, plays well with other Bluetooth headsets, noise control, make and receive phone calls, quick charge time and a decent 8-hour battery life. Impressive for a £42 device.
- Range: 0.7 miles
- Intercom: Connects up to 6 units, but only works on a one-to-one intercom.
- Talk time: 8 hours
- Standby time: 300 hours
- Charging time: 2.5 hours
- Voice activated: Yes
- Bluetooth mobile: Yes
- Bluetooth version: 3.0
- FM radio: No
- Budget price
- Long standby time
- Decent range and battery time for a cheaper model
- Fast charging
- Doesn’t come with a radio
- Short range and battery life
FreedConn T-ComVB Bluetooth Headset Review
Quick info: Low-end, Budget but does the job, £48.99
Yes, you read that right, under £50 for a motorcycle Bluetooth headset! Sure, the FreedConn isn’t winning any awards for state-of-the-art technology, but it does what you’d expect for a basic headset and it does it well. It’s super simple with one chunky button and a turn wheel (perfect for those who hate typing into a keyboard on the side of their helmet), it has Bluetooth 3.0 and can play FM radio.The FreedConn’s intercom function allows 3-way connection (but you can only intercom one-to-one) and it has a 0.5 mile range.
- Range: 0.5 miles
- Intercom: Connects up to 3 but can only be used one-to-one
- Talk time: 5 hours (intercom) 10 hours (phone)
- Standby: 300 hours
- Charging time: 5 hours
- Voice activated: Yes
- Bluetooth mobile: Yes
- Bluetooth version: 3.0
- FM radio: Yes
- Can play radio
- Very easy to use and simple
- Decent battery life and standby time for a sub-£50 unit.
- Short intercom range at 0.5 miles
- Can pair with two more units but the intercom only works between two riders at once.
- 5 hour intercom battery life (but 10 hour life when using the phone and 300 hours in standby).
Fodsports BT-S3 Bluetooth Headset Review
Quick info: Low-end alternative, £46
The BT-S3 is Fodsports answer to the FreedConn T-Com. You can connect three riders but only communicate with one at a time. It comes with a radio, a half-mile range and 8 hours battery life on intercom and 10 on phone.
- Range: 0.6 miles
- Intercom: Connects up to 3 but can only be used one-to-one
- Talk time: 5 hours (intercom) 10 hours (phone)
- Standby: 300 hours
- Charging time: 5 hours
- Voice activated: Yes
- Bluetooth mobile: Yes
- Bluetooth version: 3.0
- FM radio: Yes
- Radio feature included
- Competitive price
- Short intercom range at 0.6 miles
- Can pair with two more units but the intercom only works between two riders at once.
- 5 hour intercom battery life (but 10 hour life when using the phone and 300 hours in standby).
- Is waterproof but can’t be used in downpours.
Lexin B4FM Bluetooth Headset Review
Quick info: Budget, Affordable but plenty of features, £79
The Lexin B4FM is priced at £79 for a single unit and £130 for the double. The newer Lexin FT4 Pro headsets are £249 for the pair and have a slightly longer range. The B4FM comes with a radio, decent range and battery life and a whopping standby time. They’re entry-level headsets and great for riding in groups up to four. It’s worth bumping up the Lexin or the Fodsports M1 below if you ride in groups more as you can communicate with all the headsets you connect to simultaneously instead of on a one-to-one basis.
- Range: 1 mile
- Intercom: 4-way
- Talk time: 12 hours
- Standby time: 120 hours
- Charging time: 1 hour (with 20 minute fast charge)
- Voice activated: Yes
- Bluetooth mobile: Yes
- Bluetooth version: 3.0
- FM radio: Yes
- Simple, full of features and competitively priced
- FM radio included
- Comes with advanced noise control to block out ambient noise
- Can have a 4-way chat
- Similar features to mid-range competitors so no complaints here.
Fodsports M1-S Pro Bluetooth Headset Review
Quick info: High-spec entry level headset, £72
The Fodsports M1-S Pro is a budget headset with higher tech compared to it’s direct competition. It comes with the higher spec 4.1 Bluetooth technology for a better connection to your devices, a good range and battery life and you can connect to more riders (8) and have an intercom conversation with all of them simultaneously as opposed to connecting to 2-6 riders and only having a one-to-one chat. If you’re after a budget headset and often ride in groups then consider the M1-S.
- Range: 1.2 miles
- Intercom: 8-way
- Talk time: 10 hours
- Standby: 7 days
- Charging time: 5 hours
- Voice activated: Yes
- Bluetooth mobile: Yes
- Bluetooth version: 4.1
- FM radio: No
- Can be used while charging
- Bluetooth 4.1 tech for a budget price
- Can connect with 8 other units for simultaneous intercom
- Big button easy to use design
- Excellent battery life and range for budget headset
- Excellent features and functions for a budget headset. This Fodspots device also comes with a one year manufacturer warranty.
- It’s only let down is the lack of FM radio. If this is a deal breaker for you and you’re after something similar to the M1’s specs, then go for the Lexin above.
MID-RANGE Bluetooth Headsets: £100-£200
Moving up into the mid-range territory means better weatherproofing, clearer sound, ambient noise cancelling features and more functions. These are better for group rides and for riders who want a little more from their headsets.
Sena 5S Bluetooth Headset Review
Quick info: Mid-range, New headset, £115
The Sena 5S is one of the latest headsets to hit the market and has so far done exceptionally well on sales. At £115, it’s exceptionally well priced for what it does.
The Sena 5S comes with Bluetooth 5.0, an intercom range of up to 700m, two-way intercom, HD speakers, you can play audio from your phone, easy to use jog dial, FM radio, seven hours talk time a quick charge (1.5 hours) and a two-year warranty.
It’s an easy to use and compact device with the latest tech and is suitable for solo riders or those who typically ride with a pillion or mate.
- Range: 700m
- Intercom: 2-way
- Talk time: 7 hours
- Charging time: 1.5 hours
- Voice activated: Yes
- Bluetooth mobile: Yes
- Bluetooth version: 5
- FM radio: Yes
- Exceptionally well priced
- Latest Bluetooth 5 technology
- Excellent budget priced headset suited for solo riders or to connect with one other rider or pillion
- Quick charging
- LCD screen
- Waterproof
- FM radio included
- Comes with advanced noise control to block out ambient noise
- Shorter range and battery time
- Only two way intercom so not suitable for big group riders
Sena 10S Bluetooth Headset Review
Quick info: Mid-range, Best seller, £164.99
The Sena 10S is one of the best selling motorcycle Bluetooth headsets on the market today. It’s the upgrade to Sena’s flagship SMH10 headset. You can talk to three other riders in a group conversation, unlike with the lower spec Sena SMH5 where it’s one-on-one. It has a mile-long range, 12 hours of talk time, can connect to other brands, connects to your phone seamlessly and has plenty of other cool functions.
- Range: 1 mile
- Intercom: 4-way
- Talk time: 12 hours
- Charging time: 3 hours
- Voice activated: Yes
- Bluetooth mobile: Yes
- Bluetooth version: 4.1
- FM radio: Yes
- Audio multitasking allows you to listen to music or GPS while using the intercom at the same time
- Can be connected to other brands
- Group conversation with up to four sets
- FM radio included
- Comes with advanced noise control to block out ambient noise
- Shorter range and battery time
- Doesn’t have all the features its competitors do
- Connects four riders but only allows conferencing between two at a time
- Radio is available on the SMH5-FM version only
- Sena 10S Bluetooth Headset Single – £164.99
- Sena 10S Bluetooth Headset Dual – £285
Interphone Tour Bluetooth Headset Review
Quick info: Tough and rugged, Incredible battery time, £160
A record setting 20 hours talk time, 1,000 hours standby time, fast charging (80% charged in one hour), four-way intercom, radio and able to connect to any Bluetooth device – all for £160 (or £260 for the pair). That’s pretty good value for money considering the functionality is very similar to it’s higher priced competitors. The Interphone Tour headset is perfect for riders on long journeys and those who travel with pillions and groups.
- Range: 0.9 miles
- Intercom: 4-way
- Talk time: 20 hours
- Standby time: 1,000 hours
- Charging time: 3 hours (20 minute fast charge provides 6 hours)
- Voice activated: Yes
- Bluetooth mobile: Yes
- Bluetooth version: 4.2
- FM radio: Yes
- Incredibly long lasting battery life
- Fast charging
- 1000 hours of standby time
- Rugged and durable
- Can be connected to other brands
- FM radio included
- Comes with advanced noise control to block out ambient noise
- Hard to pick faults with the Interphone Tour. It’s Interphone’s flagship Bluetooth headset and packs a punch for a reasonable price.
Cardo Freecom 4 Plus Bluetooth Headset Review
Quick info: Easy to use, simple, £191
What makes the Cardo Freecom 4 Plus so good is its ease of use and simplicity. It has a decent battery life of 13 hours (and you can charge while you ride), it can connect to other motorcycle Bluetooth brands and merges phone calls into your intercom conversation making hands-free life a doddle. You can connect up to four intercom units, make and receive calls and connect any Bluetooth devices. It also has a wheel function for ease of use.
- Range: 0.8 miles
- Intercom: 4-way
- Talk time: 13 hours
- Standby time: 7 days
- Charging time: 4 hours
- Voice activated: Yes
- Bluetooth mobile: Yes
- Bluetooth version: Unknown
- FM radio: Yes
- High quality JBL speakers
- Charge while you ride
- Can merge phone calls into an intercom conversation
- Easy to use
- Can be connected to other brands
- FM radio included
- Shorter range
- Expensive compared to closely priced competitors with more features.
TOP END Bluetooth Headsets: £200+
The top-end category really does mean high quality. These devices are packed with cutting edge Mesh tech (apart from the Sena 20S, which just squeezed into this category). Mesh tech allows riders to seamlessly connect with others. These are perfect for those who always ride in big groups or people who always use their headsets and want the best on the market.
Sena 20S Evo Bluetooth Headset Review
Quick info: Higher spec than 10S model, Suited for bigger groups, £209
The Sena 20S headset is a step-up from the 10S for people who tour in bigger groups. The 20S is an eight-way device as opposed to the 10’s four-way system. The 20 also has a slightly better range and charge time and also has multitasking functionality, which means you can have an intercom convo while simultaneously listening to music or your GPS system.
- Range: 1.2 miles
- Intercom: 8-way
- Talk time: 13 hours
- Charging time: 2.5 hours
- Voice activated: Yes
- Bluetooth mobile: Yes
- Bluetooth version: 4.1
- FM radio: Yes
- Audio multitasking allows you to listen to music or GPS while using the intercom at the same time
- Can be connected to other brands
- Group conversation with up to eight sets
- FM radio included
- Comes with advanced noise control to block out ambient noise
- More expensive than the similar Sena 10S, but the extra features are worth the money if you ride in groups of over four people.
Sena 30K Bluetooth Headset Review
Quick info: High-end, Mesh technology, £219
The Sena 30K Bluetooth headset and intercom is seriously posh. It’s dripping in features and supports Sena’s super-dooper Mesh technology.
The 30K works perfectly for riders on large group tours or rides. You can link up with 16 other riders in a private network or an unlimited amount in a public network and it’s all automatically done for you – meaning you don’t need to manually pair with them – it’s done with one push of a single button.
Other than the Mesh tech, it has all the functionality of previous models, but with extra HD audio, ultra fast charging and audio multitasking.
- Range: 1.2 miles (with up to 5 miles using Mesh)
- Intercom: 16 connections in private mode, unlimited in public mode
- Talk time: 13 hours
- Mesh intercom: 8 hours
- Charging time: 1.5 hours (with 20 minute fast charge)
- Standby time: 10 days
- Voice activated: Yes
- Bluetooth mobile: Yes
- Bluetooth version: 4.1
- FM radio: Yes
- Mesh technology – automatically connects to an unlimited amount of riders with Mesh tech on their headsets or make a private group up to 16 and 5 miles range
- 1.2 mile Bluetooth range
- Advanced voice control
- Audio multitasking allows you to listen to music or GPS while using the intercom at the same time
- Can be connected to other brands
- FM radio included
- Comes with advanced noise control to block out ambient noise
- Higher price tag but packed with tech and high class features. If you ride in large groups or are always on tours then it’s worth the extra.
- Sena 30K Bluetooth Headset Single – £219
- Sena 30K Bluetooth Headset Dual – £390
Sena 50S and 50R Bluetooth Headset Review
Quick info: High-end, Sena’s best device, £291 (S) and £309 (R)
The Sena 50S and 50R Bluetooth headsets are two of the most advanced motorcycle communication systems on the market today. The Sena 30K mentioned above is top notch, but these are newer, have even higher spec tech and push the bar just that little bit higher.
First up, the difference between the S and the R. The S model has an extra hour on the battery and has a slightly larger profile as it comes with a turn dial for adjusting sound. The R model comes with buttons, which Sena say make it more rugged. Really, the main difference comes down to if you prefer buttons or a turn dial and an extra hour of battery.
Next, the 50 series is better than the 30K (remembering that the 30K is still exceptionally good) because it comes with Mesh 2.0 which allows 24 riders to connect in private mode (8 more than the 30K), you get a Wi-Fi adapter to keep the headset charged and updated with the latest firmware and the 50 gets upgraded speakers and Bluetooth 5.0 (as opposed to 4.1).
- Range: 1.2 miles (with up to 5 miles using Mesh)
- Intercom: 24 connections in private mode, unlimited in public mode
- Talk time: 14 hours (S) and 13 hours (R)
- Mesh intercom: 9 hours (S) and 8 hours (R)
- Charging time: 1 hour (with 20 minute fast charge)
- Voice activated: Yes
- Bluetooth mobile: Yes
- Bluetooth version: 5
- FM radio: Yes
- Mesh technology – automatically connects to an unlimited amount of riders with Mesh tech on their headsets or make a private group up to 24 and 5 miles range
- Upgraded speakers
- Comes with Wi-Fi adapter
- Digital assistant access
- 1.2 mile Bluetooth range
- Advanced voice control
- Audio multitasking allows you to listen to music or GPS while using the intercom at the same time
- Can be connected to other brands
- FM radio included
- Comes with advanced noise control to block out ambient noise
- The Sena 50 S and 50 R are the highest priced motorcycle intercoms on this list, but they’re also two of the best, absolutely rammed with functionality and extras and warrant the extra price tag.
Sena 10C Evo and Pro Bluetooth Headset and Camera Review
Quick info: High-end, Dual Bluetooth and Camera, £289 (Pro) and £315 (Evo)
The Sena 10C Evo and Pro are Bluetooth headsets combined with video cameras. These are dual purpose beauties for talking to your riding buddies via intercom, making and receiving phone calls, listening to music and recording the ride.
Here’s the difference between the two. The Evo is the higher-tech and more advanced. It’s slimmer in design and comes with a much more powerful camera for both video and photo as it’s able to film in Ultra HD and the same settings as the lower spec Pro.
- Range: 1 mile
- Intercom: 4 riders
- Talk time: 20 hours (Evo) and 17 hours (Pro)
- Charging time: 2.5 hours (Evo) 3.5 hours (Pro)
- Voice activated: Yes
- Bluetooth mobile: Yes
- Bluetooth version: 4.1
- FM radio: Yes
- Video Evo: Up to 2160p at 30fps ultra HD/ 1440p at 30fps (quad HD), 1080P at 60fps and 1080p at 30fps (full HD), 1.5 hour recording time
- Video Pro: 1440p at 30fps and 1080p at 60 or 30fps (quad HD), 2 hour recording time
- Photo Evo: 12MP
- Photo Pro: 3.7MP
- Excellent video camera with function for taking photos and time-lapse mode.
- High talktime battery
- External memory cards can be added
- Connects to wifi to quickly download the footage
- Advanced voice control
- FM radio included
- Comes with advanced noise control to block out ambient noise
- It’s hard to pick faults with the Sena 10C Evo and Pro. For the price difference it’s certainly worth going for the Evo to get its higher rated camera. These are expensive, but you get a lot for your money. The £315 Evo is the most expensive unit on this list.
Cardo Packtalk Bold and Slim Bluetooth Headset Review
Quick info: High-end, Mesh technology, Cardo’s best unit, £263
The Cardo Packtalk Bluetooth headset is one of the most advanced motorcycle intercom systems on the market today. It’s closest competitor is the Sena 50R and 50S.
It’s a step-up from the lower spec Cardo Freecom listed above. The Freecom is still a great device, but if you need extra functionality and want the latest and greatest Mesh technology where you can speak to 15 riders with ease and over a 5-mile range, then this is the one for you.
Cardo produce the Packtalk Bold and Packtalk Slim. The main difference between the two is the profile and button shapes. It’s completely down to personal preference. Price is near enough the same, the Slim has a slightly shorter range in Bluetooth mode at 0.8 miles compared to the Bold’s 1-mile.
- Range: 1 mile
- Intercom: 4-way
- Mesh intercom: 5 miles
- Talk time: 13 hours
- Standby time: 7 days
- Charging time: 4 hours
- Voice activated: Yes
- Bluetooth mobile: Yes
- Bluetooth version: 4.1
- FM radio: Yes
- Mesh technology included so you can talk to 15 people in a group
- And it also includes a private chat function
- Completely hands free
- Universal connectivity
- Automatic volume adjustments
- Smart audio mixing
- FM radio included
- High price range, but one of the most advanced motorcycle Bluetooth headset on the market.