SENA Bluetooth Motorcycle Headsets: Our Experience After More Than 10 Years.
When we set off on our motorcycle world trip in 2011, the very first SENA motorcycle Bluetooth headset - the SMH10 - was our constant companion. Over the years, we’ve had the chance to try out the newer models as they came along, including the 20S, 10C EVO, and most recently, the 50R.
Even after more than a decade, we’re still big SENA fans. Every new model brings exciting innovations that make our rides even better - whether it’s a quick day trip or a months-long adventure across continents.
But which model is “the best”?
That’s not an easy question to answer. Each headset is designed with different riders in mind - solo riders, pillion passengers, large group tours, or those looking for an affordable beginner-friendly option. To make it easier, we’ve put together an overview of the most popular SENA headsets, highlighting the key similarities and differences at a glance. That way, you can easily compare them and pick the one that’s perfect for your style of riding.
| SENA 60S | SENA 50C | SENA 50S | SENA 50R |
Spider RT1 |
Spider ST1 |
SENA 10S |
SENA 5S |
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| Features of the device: |
Interkom |
Interkom & 4K Camera |
Interkom |
Interkom |
Interkom | Interkom | Interkom | Interkom |
| Intercom range: | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | up to 2 km | up to 1,6 km |
up to 2 km |
up to 2 km |
up to 2 km | up to 2 km | up to 1,6 km | up to 700 m |
| Mesh 2.0 | up to 2 km | up to 8 km | up to 8 km |
up to 8 km |
up to 8 km | up to 8 km | - | - |
| Camera specs | - |
Ultra HD: 4k 30 fps Video-tagging SmartAudioMix MicroSD Karte up to 128 GB 12 MP-Photos: Standard-/ Serial photo-/ Timelapse |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sound: |
Harman Kardon 2nd Generation |
Harman Kardon |
Harman Kardon |
Harman Kardon |
HD |
HD | HD |
HD |
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Talk time |
Bluetooth: up to 24 h Mesh: up to 17 h |
Bluetooth: up to 21 h Mesh: up to 12 h |
Bluetooth: up to 16 h Mesh: up to 13 h |
Bluetooth: up to 13 h Mesh: up to 11 h |
up to 20 h |
up to 18 h | up to 13 h | up to 8 h |
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Camera battery |
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up to 1 h 40 min |
- |
- |
- | - | - | - |
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Recharging time |
1,5 h | 2,5 h | 2,5 h | 2,5 h | 2,5 h | 2,5 h | 3 h | 1,5 h |
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Rechargeable while while riding |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Quick charge function |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Maximum number of riders: | ||||||||
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Bluetooth |
4 full-duplex |
4 full-duplex |
4 full-duplex |
4 full-duplex |
4 full-duplex |
4 full-duplex
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4 full-duplex |
2 |
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Group Mesh |
24 full-duplex |
24 full-duplex |
24 full-duplex |
24 full-duplex |
24 full-duplex |
24 full-duplex |
- |
- |
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Open Mesh |
unlimited |
unlimited | unlimited |
unlimited |
unlimited |
unlimited |
- |
- |
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Bluetooth |
5.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
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Mesh |
3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | - | - |
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Compatible to headsets from other brands |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
OVER 70 UNIQUE DESIGNS - AND YES, WE´VE GOT THEM ALL IN ENGLISH AS WELL...
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Voice command |
10 languages |
8 languages |
8 languages | 8 languages | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
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Hands-free access to Google or Siri |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - |
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FM Radio |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
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Compatible devices: |
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Android/iPhone Bluetooth audio devices GPS |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Firmware Updates | Over-the-Air | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Compatible to RC 4 remote control: |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Available as: | ||||||||
| Single pack | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Dual pack | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Our recommended use: |
Premium model Solo/Pillion & large group |
Premium Modell YouTuber Solo/Sozius & große Gruppe |
Premium model Solo/Pillion & large group |
Premium model Solo/Pillion & large group |
Standard model
Solo/Pillion & large group
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Standard model Solo/Pillion & large group
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Basic model Solo/Pillion & small group |
Basic model Solo/Pillion/ 1 other rider |
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