Sena's New Phantom: The Smart Helmet Poised for Real-World Success
It blends in all of Sena’s tech expertise in one seamless package.
For years, Sena has been a pioneer in the world of motorcycle connectivity. The brand has a wide selection of Bluetooth communicators, and today, it even has a bunch of smart helmets for you to choose from. Its latest release, the Phantom, brings smart helmet capability up a notch.
It looks pretty cool and is packing quite a bit of tech. But is it all it’s cut out to be? So let’s take a closer look.
Sena’s Phantom It's a full-face helmet designed to offer you smooth communication, top-notch sound quality, and enhanced safety features—without requiring additional gadgets. From the outset, this model caters particularly well to those seeking a sleek and uncluttered look while still enjoying all the advanced functionalities available.
The Phantom represents an enhanced and seamlessly integrated iteration of what Sena already excels at. Featuring Mesh Intercom 3.0 and WAVE Intercom, this system offers various ways for you to maintain communication within your group. Regardless of whether you’re part of a sizable riding formation or simply conversing with someone onboard, the setup ensures a reliable and adaptable link.
Just like many high-end helmet communication systems, audio quality is crucial for this model as well. Sena collaborated with none other than Harman Kardon For top-tier speakers and microphone technology, the aim is to ensure that music, calls, and intercom conversations remain sharp and distinct. Additionally, there's AI-driven noise cancellation designed to eliminate wind and road noises, enhancing overall communication quality and possibly reducing tiredness during extended journeys.
Beyond just communication, Sena integrated safety lighting into the Phantom. It has front and rear lights, with the rear ones acting as brake lights that activate when you slow down. It’s by no means a novel feature, as other helmets are already offering this tech, and you can even buy a stick-on accelerometer-powered brake light off Amazon. But it’ll surely be interesting to see how well this thing works in Sena’s new lid.
In communications, lighting, and visibility, Sena's Phantom aims to offer everything you need.
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Sena has ensured that the Phantom can receive Over-The-Air (OTA) updates through the Sena Motorcycles App. There’s no need to connect your helmet to your laptop or desktop; simply update it effortlessly with a touch of your smartphone.
But perhaps the most attractive feature of this helmet is its form factor. Unlike other Bluetooth communicators that require a bulky, externally mounted module, the Phantom keeps everything streamlined. The controls are flush-mounted, and dual internal antennas help maximize communication range. Despite packing in all this tech, Sena also managed to fit a larger battery without compromising comfort.
The price for this futuristic lid? A seemingly reasonable $499 USD. Pretty good value, considering all the tech that’s stuffed into it. So yeah, Sena’s Phantom sure looks like a well-rounded option for riders who want a helmet that blends protection with modern connectivity. If you’re the type who enjoys group rides or needs a reliable way to stay in touch while on the bike, it might be worth considering.
However, what are your thoughts? Would you incorporate this into your usual equipment lineup?
Source: Sena
