Cardo PackTalk Edge Headset | Ride Tested

[@RevZilla]

Get your Cardo PackTalk Edge today! rvz.la/3G1M04w

[@lovelessissimo]

Where in Southern Utah do your folks live?

[@ora09]

Can the palktalk edge share music with packtalk black? i just got a black and planning to get a 2nd unit for my wife and we want to share music. hope you can help

[@chrisklhall]

I emailed Cardo with the idea of the battery status when turning the unit off. Glad they implemented it, but it's not yet on the Packtalk Bold.

[@jimbert50]

My riding buddy and I bought PackTalk Edges this year, an upgrade to our old PalkTalk Slims. The sound and magnetic mount are great and we are glad we upgraged. We also added a person to one of our rides who had a PalkTalk Slim. We were eventually able to add him to our group but it took a lot of retries with the order of adding PalkTalks to the group.

[@RevZilla]

Since the Edges are running the new DMC 2.0 tech and the Slims are the older system - your riding buddy might need to update their firmware. There was an issue at launch bc the new tech and old tech didn't link up properly but that was fixed within the first month w/ a firmware update. We actually helped Cardo get this in the works to be fixed when we were out testing the units in Mojave for our Get On ADV Fest. Hope that helps!

[@cannondale866]

I am using Edge since June on my LS2 Valliant II helmet and I have to say it's great. I use voice commands most of the time. Only in very noisy environment, like on the highway with opened helmet, I have to use the buttons. Overall a great headset.

[@JelloThatsMellow]

How's the valiant ii? Can you compare with the 1?

[@cannondale866]

@@JelloThatsMellow I can't compare these two helmets. This is my first LS2 helmet. I used a no name helmet before. Overall I am very happy with this helmet. I was able to make more than 13.000 km during this season and it served me very well. I have two negative little things: with winter gloves is difficult to close/open the upper vents, because of the flat surface of the vents buttons. With sommer gloves is all fine. Second: when riding in rain, I have to close the upper vents, otherwise the water will drop to the inside of the visor and I am back to the negative number one.

[@kuhndj67]

I've always used Sena but their reduction in quality combined with Cardo's solid products means my next headset will be Cardo.

[@taybeltz]

💯

[@G91YS]

I have the Packtalk Bold since 2019 and it works so great, nice power too that allows me to wear earplugs and having the music. So no wind noise but music yes.

[@pedroivobarbosa3912]

Does it allow for you to share music with a buddy and talk to him at the same time?

[@DavidLPitman]

@@pedroivobarbosa3912 Would like to know this too. No reviewer ever seems mention this use case which seems incredibly strange to me. Does the music sharing work without disabling the passenger intercom??

[@gerrycout7845]

They are now selling the Packtalk Bolds here in Canada for half the price of when they first came out to unload remaining units. Hell of a deal!! That’s more than half the price of an Edge. Good enough for me for almost the same functionality. I will get an Edge with they are deep discount too. 👍🏼 I have no issues connecting my Bold to other Edges.

[@RevZilla]

Very true, the Bolds are great for the price. Although, Cardo has already stopped giving the Bolds feature updates like being able to communicate with Sena's in their latest unlimited brand-to-brand comms push. Since the Bolds are no longer part of their current line, they won't be getting any features from Cardo moving forward.

[@nothingtoseehere93]

Cardo is so much better than Sena. I had a 50r for years and switched to a packtalk edge. It’s so much better. App actually works, you can remove it to charge, sound is better, controls make more sense. Sena sucks

[@carpentergirl08]

That bike sure is fun!

[@gregsetla22]

Hi Brandon. Thanks for the video. What earplugs do you use?

[@taybeltz]

Love my Cardo EDGE 🙌

[@AkaBull]

Little over a year I've been riding again, and still haven't bought a headset 🤦‍♂️. Thanks for the review 🙏

[@DemirsikletTv]

Am i the only one noticed a huge diffecence on volume by at least %40 ? Recently switched from bold to edge and difference is huge

[@arudd60]

Can you (or someone in the comments) speak to how exactly this is used? My concern is that I occasionally like to sing to my music, or even yell at cars (or even my riding buddies when they do dumb shit). Is there anything preventing singing/yelling/talking to myself from being broadcast out to my riding buddies? I’d almost prefer an option to have to push a button to communicate or say “hey Cardo, communicate” or something to that effect. Can anyone help me in my ignorance?

[@Yellowflashyut]

There is an option to mute all communications to other riders with one of the buttons.

[@DavidM2002]

The battery on my last Cardo died before the 3 year mark was up so it was garbage because it was not replaceable. This model is not too much different but you can open the case but you will need to de-solder the old battery from a very small circuit board and solder the new one in.

[@jimbert50]

What earplugs do you use? I have tried a couple types, including foam, and have not liked either of them. The helmet vibration caused by the wind hits the outside of the earplugs and causes a loud and annoying rumble that is just as bad, but more annoying, as having no earplugs.

[@desertedcake]

That means you are wearing a wrong sized helmet

[@jimbert50]

@@desertedcake I don't think so. A helmet is supposed to fit snug, not loose. I do not experience any discomfort when or from wearing it.

[@MRR7]

Try alpine motosafe,the red tip ones. The black tip ones cause the vibration you're. Talking about

[@Audfile]

I dont think motorcycling is for you.

[@Silversnapdragon]

Have never bought a headset, and wanting to be able to communicate with the wife when she's on back. How is the quality headset to headset? Any audio feedback (hearing yourself in speaker)? I've heard of some units having that issue and wonder if you have noticed it with the Edge?

[@reaganpenner7371]

Thanks for the review. Nice roads! I am curious as to how difficult it is to pair with others. I always hear horror stories about having to get all the steps in the right order…

[@Noony79]

It’s pretty easy via the app. And it doesn’t have Crowdstrike installed either ;)

[@mikmakmouk2981]

I really like your jacket Rev'it which model is it please?

[@DarthRider]

Hey Brandon, what earplugs did you use ? Thanks !!

[@SpeedyTubaGuy]

How is the turbulence and associated noise on this compared to something like the Packtalk Slim?

[@alp3781]

Nice review. Do you pair the Edge to your bike? If yes, which channel do you use? I own 6th gen Goldwing and I do hear some issues connecting to the bike. Goldwing users can't have Iphone BT on and the bike's same time. Its a conflict !!!! We use Apple carplay via a cord to the bike. However, the only way to have the Carplay working, the headset has to be on and connected.

[@ritterkeks]

Now I come from BMW land, so the situation might be different, but instead of trying to pair both the Bike and the iPhone to your motorcycle headset, the way you are actually supposed to do it is pair the iPhone to your bike first, then pair the headset only (!!!) to your bike. Remove any pairing between iPhone and headset! That way you will have control via the bike and audio / calls from your phone are just being passed through. BUT no idea how well that plays together with Carplay

[@codynguyen4630]

How did you remove the Scorpion logo on the Helmet?

[@notsure7874]

Are these vox, or do they have a ptt button? Can your entire group hear you saying "hey cardo skip song"? That would be ... irritating.

[@gorgetton]

how about the music at 60 mph??? its is loud, clear and some base ???

[@tk31155]

Nope

[@geophizz]

Every Cardo I've ever owned has an annoying habit of disconnecting from the other rider. It sometimes hapens 10-20 times a ride. It happens so often, especially in situations where communication is crucial that the joke is that is gets scared in traffic. Does this model have a problem with losing connection?

[@holliecrosbie4102]

Do you know what the second helmet kit allows you yo do? I can’t find the answer anywhere. My friend has the main unit and in order to ride next to her and chat through system, do I need a $399 unit or can we connect if I get the 2nd hemet kit for $129. Ok. Thank you

[@maughmoto8874]

You buy the second helmet kit in the case you ride with different helmets. Urban vs rural riding environments. Switch the removeable Cardo to another helmet you fit the second helmet kit to.

[@Fee.1]

Is there a version that’s more hidden? The kind that mounts on the back?

[@taosbentley]

I am hearing impaired and use custom molded ear buds to reduce outside sound by 30db. Sena has a great feature that allows outside sound to be pumped in via the press of a button. Does Cardo have anything like that? Sena works, but there is a lot to be desired. But the outside noise feature keeps me hooked with Sena. Thanks!

[@epicmotorcyclechannel307]

That's an interesting feature! I'll have to check out a Sena at some point. The Cardo definitely does not do that.

[@TheSeeker720]

i didnt even know that was a thing. i wear earplugs too and now i will look into those. I was also looking at the shure 215 earbuds they seem like the best of both worlds

[@Claude1100]

Hi Brandon, can I ask do you own the Cardo , ? Or are you sponsered to promote this product..? Which is a sales pitch and fairly erelevent in terms of a consumer making a choice ... Just to be clear ..? Enjoyed the ride tho ..

[@RevZilla]

Brandon owns the Edge. Our product content isn't sponsored by any brand to shoot or say anything that we don't find to be true. Just riders giving you the facts. Ride safe ✌

[@Claude1100]

@@RevZilla Thanks for sharing that, with your viewers it's an important fact to know. Regards to all at Revzilla 🤘

[@xblx123]

Is the magnetic strong enough to hold on at 160+?

[@RevZilla]

Yes, because the magnet is just how the unit connects to the mount, it is physically locked in with tabs after that. That's why you need to push in to release it. At those speeds, you will have larger issues with adhesive mounts than these magnets.

[@ramafan_3903]

I have 1 question, is the sound quality of Edge with bold JBL to listen to music equal or superior to Edge?

[@northeastadventuremotorcycleri]

I haven't noticed a difference with sound quality between The Bold and The Edge, I think they're both quite good

[@kidluk]

For me it was the over the air updates

[@Motoandy83]

what dainese jacket are you wearing??? 👌🏻

[@RevZilla]

It's actually the REV'IT! GT-R Air 3 Jacket www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-gt-r-air-3-jacket

[@przemekdros]

Hi did you noticed any difference between Edge and Bold when it comes to aerodynamics. Do any of those have different feel, like more noise that you hear with wind hitting the unit one or another? Do you feel pull to the side with higher speeds etc? Really trying to decide, I am using a SLIM now, but my new lid is not compatible with SLIM so I will need to move to more bulkier solutions.

[@RevZilla]

No, it's not really something you would notice since the change is only mm's in difference from the Edge to the Bold. You might notice a bigger difference from the Slim to the Edge, but again it won't be too much considering all the other elements going on while you ride. Ride safe,

[@a9503128]

So what microphone did you use if you just uncliped while riding

[@patrickmchugh8039]

We record to an iPhone attachment for all of the Ride Tested videos since they don't all include comm units.

[@KennySolos]

Is it possible for me to connect my phone with Bluetooth 5.0 to the Edge 5.2 bluetooth?

[@kaijukilla_9115]

Yes it is, all Bluetooth versions are backwards compatible. This means any Bluetooth headset will work with any phone

[@brettdvoretz5970]

Have you ever had any luck connecting your edge with someone that as a newer sena like the srl2 mesh? I've been trying to connect with a friend's for an upcoming motorcycle ride around the Philippines and we just can't get it to work reliably.

[@northeastadventuremotorcycleri]

The different brands will not mesh but you can Bluetooth connect

[@AlteredLP]

Could this work for skiing/snowboarding?

[@RevZilla]

Sure, although Cardo does offer their Packtalk Outdoor which is more aimed at Snowboarding / Skiing instead of Moto.

[@bacevs]

For anyone else wondering, that helmet looks to be the EXO-R1 AIR

[@trombolio]

What about new Cardo Packtalk Neo?

[@patrickmchugh8039]

-1 year warranty, no magnetic mount, and the USB-C charge port is where you plug the speakers into so you can't charge while using to me means the Edge is still worth the $30 extra over the Neo

[@tk31155]

Anyone know what earplugs to use?

[@RevZilla]

You can buy custom ones or fancy ones if you'd like, but we usually just grab a box of 50 from your local pharmacy and it usually won't set you back more than $5-10.

[@tk31155]

@@RevZilla thank you

[@Albrtd3]

What plugs do you use?

[@lovelessissimo]

I use Earpeace plugs. They are really great.

[@alexp6409]

Wondering the same thing. I tried NoNoise reusable plugs but they never stayed in. Foamies work great but they block out a LOT of sound, maybe a bit too much to work with a comm unit...

[@Albrtd3]

@@alexp6409 yes I've tried so many plugs that either fall out or cause compacting of the wax then can't hear for like two weeks.

[@patrickmchugh8039]

$10 for a bin of 50-100 them at your local pharmacy is the best investment. Doesn't matter if you loose them and you can replace them every couple of rides without breaking the bank. Might be worth reading / watching about how to properly install them if they fall out. I can't really help you with the wax build up though

[@zero11010]

…. Now let’s see you sync with 1 other Cardo user and two Sena users.

[@MrGbustamante]

😂

[@d.f.9064]

I bought two yesterday. So far, Im disappointed as it is not intuitive. All I want to do is talk to my passenger and so far all the videos for help are about talking to other bikers, listening to music, radio blah blah blah. When you get the app, (required) you have to register = more of my personal information out there. After conecting with blue tooth you have to update the app, WHY? I just downloaded it. Then after the stress to get this all done and it still not working I gave up. It was late. In the end I did have some communication but it was delayed and spotty.

[@patrickmchugh8039]

"All I want to do is talk to my passenger and so far all the videos for help are about talking to other bikers.." --- doesn't that give you the exact information you need for your passenger? There is no passenger setting and other biker setting, just comms? And the app isn't required, all connections can go through the units by holding the comm button or the phone button on the Edge. If you don't want the app you can download firmware updates from their website directly and install them. That's the way I do it since I have to update multiple models for our video shoots routinely. Hopefully that helps, I've been running the Edge for nearly 2 years though without issues.

[@SonoranSunriders]

How well did it work for rider-to-rider communications?

[@taybeltz]

It’s incredible. Range, noise filtration, clarity 👌👌

[@ageless1003]

Why do we even need to talk while riding a bike 😅 ??...get off n pick up your phone if you really need to call. 😅

[@StrawDragon]

No real improvement over the Packtalk Bold.. Not an upgrade...

[@patrickmchugh8039]

Apart from USB-C, fast charging, over wifi-firmware updates, better/quick mag mounting and improved DMC connections ...

[@lovelessissimo]

It is an upgrade, but not worth replacing. I use the bold and will keep using it until it fails.

[@StrawDragon]

@Patrick McHugh so not worth the upgrade. Usbc is nice but not an upgrade. Fast charging also nice, but not worth it as the bold charges quite fast. Mounting on the bold was good, so not an upgrade. Upgrade over wifi is nice but they release an update once or twice a year. Lol. Pointless. Better comms.. Maybe if it's really better.

[@patrickmchugh8039]

@@StrawDragon "No real improvement over the Packtalk Bold.. Not an upgrade..." was your OC, not whether it was "worth" the upgrade or not. That's for you and your wallet to decide - I am just stating the facts that the OC was wrong

[@taybeltz]

Better sound quality, better connectivity/ DMC version 2, better noise filtration, no more antenna, usb-c quick charge, over the air software updates, magnetic air mount, improved voice engine. How is this not an upgrade? Coming from the Bold, I can tell you the Edge is a step up in every category. Compared to anything on the market, the Edge is in a league of its own.

[@joeferreira4456]

1st

[@TankToChest]

All I’m saying is I had a sena 20s-01 for 180,000 miles since 2016 and it drowned in Yellowstone in the rain. My girl bought me a cardo like 2 months ago and the bottom button doesn’t work, it was always hard to turn off, it drops calls, it loses sentences when people are talking so you just don’t hear them say anything which definitely causes fights cause then “I’m not listening” When the bottom button broke it caused another fight because this cardo was a gift and “I must not be taking care of it” When I had a sena for literally one or two whole biker life times for some people. Currently on my helmet I run both the sena and cardo mounts at the same time. Don’t even get me started on how flimsy trash the cardo mount is. I run my 20s Evo when I can until I’m forced to use the “Tardo”. Cardo I hope your business goes under.