This could be the best Smart Helmet ever! I got my hands on the all new R2 Evo from Sena

The new Sena R2 Evo vs the Sena R1 smart cycling helmets - it's a sleeker model that's even more suited to road cycling and bike racing. Both bike helmets can connect to your phone, other riders, and the Evo line even includes an integrated rear light. How do you charge the Sena helmets? The USB port is at the back and works with the micro USB cable that comes included. I'll show you how it works. Check out this unboxing!
(This is where you can buy the Sena R2 Evo bike helmet: www.sena.com/product/r2-evo)

[@orenaofer]

Seriously, they need to get with the times and use USB C and MIPS.

[@rodmatheson6953]

That new Sena design looks sleek!

[@BKinWhiteRock]

Great review!!

[@michelleroderick8370]

Are the speakers worth the $40 upgrade?? Can you tell a marked difference between the R1 evo speakers and the R2 evos?? Thanks!

[@benjaminquest6165]

Hi, do you know whether it is possible to do firmware updates over the smartphone app? I know that for the R1 you have to have a PC (Windows or Mac) ... so with Android or iOS or Linux you were left out in the cold cold world of digital duality ...

[@levyan4718]

Does the music and sound play within ear shot of others?

[@jimmywkwan1]

Thanks for the review. Let us know how the mic and speakers sound on the road. Also, do you have availability date and pricing? The Sena website doesn't have it yet. Thanks

[@LexAlbrechtx37]

Hi Jimmy! Thanks for the comment. The R2 Evo should be available in the USA either towards the end of this year or spring of 2022. (There's a shortage of the chips that go in the helmet (the same shortage that's causing trouble for many industries) which is delaying the launch. The sound quality is excellent, just like the R1 and R1 Evo. I adjust the volume with the buttons on the side to get the sound just right depending on the other ambient noises, like wind or a traffic around me. It's like using the shifters to change gears depending on the terrain you're riding on. Super easy and sleek. I love it! I am told it will cost $179 and be available in USA first.

[@jimmywkwan1]

@@LexAlbrechtx37 Thanks for the quick reply. Keep up the great work.

[@LexAlbrechtx37]

@@jimmywkwan1 thank you!

[@LexAlbrechtx37]

Hey Jimmy! The R2 Evo is available now! www.sena.com/product/r2-evo

[@marshahammond140]

Can you tell me what size you wear? There isn't a size chart on their website..thanks!

[@LexAlbrechtx37]

Hi Marsha! I wear medium :)

[@amalialucia]

I am between the R2 and R2 EVO. I don't need to pair with more than 4 people. I see the R2 EVO has voice commands, is that something worth paying for?

[@LexAlbrechtx37]

The pairing of the R2 is easy if you pair only two riders. It gets pretty complicated when adding a third and fourth. Plus if any rider goes out of range they have to be repaired. With the R2 Evo, the use a connecting technology called "Mesh", and it will seek out other helmets with their Mesh on (the same channel) and pair automatically. They will re-pair automatically too if they go out of and come back into range with the group!

[@LexAlbrechtx37]

I definitely love the EVO versions with the Mesh.

[@rich2785]

Now all they have to do in get Sena R2 EVO in stock. Unable to order them directly and resellers are not able to get them in the US. :(

[@LexAlbrechtx37]

It's back in stock! Plus there's a new one now, called the R2X. It's just like the R2 EVO, except it has Amazon Alexa Built-In! If you have connected devices at home, like your garage door opener, or AC, you can tell the R2X to control it, while you're on the road! Pretty cool huh?

[@rich2785]

@@LexAlbrechtx37 Thank you. I actually picked up the R2 EVO. One of the big disappointments on the R2 EVO is voice commands do not work. According to Sena they had to drop this functionality because of the "chip shortage". I find it interesting that the R2X supports Amazon Alexa. I wonder if that means that Sena brought back voice commands to that model. Kind if disappointed on the loss of voice commands and FM Radio on the R2 EVO as originally advertised by Sena.

[@Battlem0nk]

@@LexAlbrechtx37 Does the R2X have usb-c? Can't you do Alexa if paired with a smartphone already?

[@Ryzza5]

Can't believe they haven't gone with USB C. Must have loads of micro Bs left over from the older helmets.

[@theinstigatorr]

How many hours of audio playback?

[@LexAlbrechtx37]

It's about 10 hours!

[@NorthSea-xb7jk]

why would i need speakrs and microphone...?

[@davidwiniger3799]

Any idea of availability and or price. Review without that is not much of a review…

[@LexAlbrechtx37]

That's a good point David! I did some research. The R2 Evo should be available in the USA either towards the end of this year or spring of 2022. There's a delay in the launch because of a shortage of the chips that go in the helmet (the same shortage that's causing trouble for many industries!) The price will be $179

[@LexAlbrechtx37]

Hi David, the R2 Evo is finally available! Here's the link: www.sena.com/product/r2-evo

[@fredericbattie9055]

Still no MIPS technology, very disapointed by this new version

[@LexAlbrechtx37]

It does meet all of the safety standards for North America, Europe and Korea. There are a few technologies that can meet these standards, and it's true that they didn't choose to use MIPS brand or the patented Wave Cell tech.