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Helmet communicators

Cardo Communicators

Mesh intercoms that keep a whole group talking, Bluetooth units for you and one or three friends, and Sound by JBL across most of the range. Here is which Cardo does what.

Talk to the whole group

The Packtalk Pro, Edge and NEO use Dynamic Mesh Communication: up to 31 riders, reconnecting on their own as riders drop out of range and return.

Works with other brands

Every Cardo here pairs over Bluetooth with communicators from other major brands, so your friends do not need a Cardo too.

Updates over the air

Set the unit up in the Cardo Connect app and install software updates wirelessly.

The communicators

Pick your Cardo

Each one comes as a Single, for one helmet, or a Duo, a pair for two helmets.

Mesh · Flagship

Packtalk Pro

Cardo's top communicator, with built-in crash detection.

$499.95

  • Crash detection contacts a preset emergency contact
  • 45mm Sound by JBL speakers
  • Powers down when parked and back up to ride
Shop Packtalk Pro
Mesh

Packtalk Edge

Snaps onto its magnetic Air Mount. Group mesh, JBL sound.

$439.95

  • Dynamic Mesh for up to 31 riders
  • 40mm Sound by JBL speakers
  • Fast charging over USB-C
Shop Packtalk Edge
Mesh · Value

Packtalk NEO

Packtalk mesh and JBL audio in a click-in cradle.

$359.95

  • Up to 31 riders, up to 1 mile apart
  • 40mm Sound by JBL speakers
  • Waterproof construction
Shop Packtalk NEO
Bluetooth · 4 riders

Freecom 4X

Bluetooth for up to four riders, with JBL sound and voice control.

$314.95

  • LIVE Intercom for groups of up to four
  • 40mm HD speakers, Sound by JBL
  • Reconnects riders who drop out of range
Shop Freecom 4X
Bluetooth · 2 riders

Freecom 2X

Two-rider Bluetooth with JBL sound and a control wheel.

$254.95

  • LIVE Intercom between two riders
  • 40mm HD speakers, Sound by JBL
  • Control wheel for calls, music and intercom
Shop Freecom 2X
Bluetooth · 2 riders

Spirit HD

Two riders, 40mm HD speakers and a built-in FM radio.

$179.95

  • Up to 600 m (0.4 mi) between two riders
  • 40mm HD speakers, three sound profiles
  • FM radio with six presets; waterproof
Shop Spirit HD
Bluetooth · Value

Spirit

The simplest way to talk to one other rider.

$109.95

  • Up to 400 m (0.25 mi) between two riders
  • 32mm speakers; music and intercom at once
  • Pairs with other brands' systems
Shop Spirit
Side by side

Cardo communicators compared

Packtalk Pro Packtalk Edge Packtalk NEO Freecom 4X Freecom 2X Spirit HD Spirit
Price $499.95 $439.95 $359.95 $314.95 $254.95 $179.95 $109.95
Intercom Dynamic Mesh (2nd gen) Dynamic Mesh (2nd gen) Dynamic Mesh (2nd gen) + LIVE Bluetooth LIVE Bluetooth LIVE Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth
Riders Up to 31 Up to 31 Up to 31 Up to 4 2 2 2
Range Up to 1 mile between units — Up to 1 mile between units — — Up to 600 m (0.4 mi) Up to 400 m (0.25 mi)
Speakers 45mm, Sound by JBL 40mm, Sound by JBL 40mm, Sound by JBL 40mm HD, Sound by JBL 40mm HD, Sound by JBL 40mm HD 32mm
Voice control Natural Voice Operation Natural Voice Operation Natural Voice Operation Natural Voice Operation — — —
Mount Magnetic Air Mount Magnetic Air Mount Clickable cradle — — — —
Also Crash detection; auto power off and on Fast charging; USB-C Waterproof Three audio profiles Control wheel; three audio profiles FM radio; waterproof Music lowers when the intercom starts

Figures are Cardo's, from each product's description. A dash means the description does not state it.

Not sure?

Which Cardo is for you?

  • You ride with a group of three or more.

    Packtalk Edge or NEO Dynamic Mesh holds up to 31 riders and reconnects anyone who drops out of range and comes back.
  • You want help called if you crash.

    Packtalk Pro Its crash detection works with the Cardo Connect app to contact a preset emergency contact.
  • You ride with up to three friends and don't need mesh.

    Freecom 4X Bluetooth intercom for four riders, with JBL speakers and voice control.
  • It's you and one riding partner, or a passenger.

    Freecom 2X Two-rider LIVE Intercom with Sound by JBL, and a control wheel for calls and music.
  • You want the lowest price for two riders.

    Spirit The lowest-priced Cardo here. Step up to the Spirit HD for 40mm speakers and FM radio.
  • You ride off-road, or drive a side-by-side.

    Packtalk Edge ORV IP67 against dust, mud and snow, with mesh for up to 15 riders. Edgephones ORV puts it on an over-ear headset.

Off-road and built into the helmet

Packtalk Edge ORV · Edgephones ORV

Off-road and side-by-side

The Edge ORV is built for dirt, dust, mud and snow (IP67), with Dynamic Mesh for groups of up to 15 riders.

Edgephones ORV pair the same unit with an over-ear headset rated NRR 15, for UTVs, side-by-sides and coaching, where nobody is wearing a helmet.

Shop Edgephones ORV
SHOEI · HJC

Built into the helmet

Cardo also makes units that integrate into the helmet instead of clipping to the outside. The Packtalk-S and 4X-S are made for the SHOEI GT-Air 3, NEOTEC 3 and J-Cruise 3. The HJC Packtalk, 4X and Spirit fit select HJC helmets.

Shop the SHOEI Packtalk-S
Packtalk Edge KTM

KTM edition

The Packtalk Edge's mesh, JBL sound and voice control, in KTM styling.

Shop the Edge KTM