Ranking The Best Motorcycle Helmet Camera Units On The Market

This is the best motorcycle helmet camera for those who need HD quality video but also require bike-to-bike communications too. In short, it’s Bluetooth-enabled communication device with awesome video recording capabilities too. It can record either 1080p at 60 frames per second, or boosted image quality of 1440p at 30 frames per second.

It offers high definition audio and communication, as well as high-quality ultra HD video. With 17 hours of talk time, 2 hours of non-stop recording, a built-in FM radio, and up to 1 miles of communication range. What’s more, it’s a wi-fi action camera, which allows users to download their footage directly to their smartphone.

Another cool feature that we love is the Sean 10C Pro’s Smart Audio Mix, which allows you to overlay your favorite tunes over your video with ease. It can also be fully charged in 3.5 hours, accommodates microSD cards up to 64 Gb, and can be connected to up to 4 other riders at a time.

It’s a great option for riders who love staying connected. Some of the features are complicated to access, so we recommend thoroughly reading the manual before diving in headfirst. It’s worth reading up on.

If you’re looking for an action camera or motorcycle helmet camera of any kind, you’ll almost certainly have heard about GoPro. For years, GoPro has been the standard stock answer for all things action cam. While the competition has certainly heated up, and cheaper imitation models are showing surprising quality, there’s no replacement for a genuine GoPro. They’re extremely versatile cameras and can be used for so much more than motorcycling, and that’s what we really love about them most.

The Go Pro Hero 7 has an incredible image stabilization feature that keeps your video nice and smooth, removing shakes and giving your professional quality movies. Time lapse functions, slow motion, speed adjustments, tone mapping, and noise reduction are all part of the standard package. It’s also waterproof up to 10 meters too, which might not be particularly useful for your everyday ride, but could be a fun feature when you’re on vacation. It can also live stream directly to your social media too.

In terms of using the device, it handles a lot like a smartphone—but what makes it even better for motorcyclists is the fact that it has a voice command feature, which is ideal for gloved hands. The video quality is 4K60, with 12 mp photos. It’s tough, durable, takes excellent footage, and has an appropriate price tag. It’s a great motorcycle camera.

The Garmin brand might be more associated with sat-navs, GPS devices, and Bluetooth communication devices, but the brand also makes some pretty exciting and advanced motorcycle helmet cameras too. Garmin’s action cameras are actually some of the more interesting ones on the market. They’re not simple GoPro copies. Garmin has given their motorcycle cameras some interesting functions that very few other cameras have.

The Garmin VIRB X is a sophisticated action camera that can be attached to anything from a motorcycle helmet to the front of a plane. It shoots quality 1080p/30fps high definition footage, and takes 12 MPH photos too. Waterproof to 50 meters (without the need of a waterproof case), it’s a tough and sturdy camera. It’s easy to use with a one touch control switch and a virtually idiot-proof menu, with smartphone compatibility. This allows users to enjoy previews, remote control features, and video editing all from their smartphone.

Those features are all pretty standard. What makes the Garmin VIRB X extraordinary is the amount of data that it can add to your videos. While it shoots, it can also take a readout of a wide range of metrics, allowing you to add speed gauges, distance charts, g-force measurements, and more, to your videos. It is a more expensive product for that reason, but if you like that sort of thing, it’s definitely worth it.

Cheaper motorcycle helmet cameras are available, but this one is our favorite budget model. It’s not as cheap as other budget-friendly models, but the price is still ridiculously low for the kind of quality of camera that you get in return. In short, the Crosstour Wifi Action Camera is one of those cheap, GoPro-inspired models, but it’s a tough and sturdy unit that shoots decent footage, and you won’t go bankrupt in the process.

This little Faux-Pro, Crosstour model will shoot great quality, full HD video at 1080p video quality, with 12 mp photo resolution, through a handy 170-degree wide angle lens. It’s weatherproof, and comes with a protective case that will give it waterproof protection up to 30 meters, allowing you to shoot quality video in a wide range of environments.

It’s a wifi enabled camera, which allows you to connect it to your smartphone. You can use your phone as a remote control too! Unfortunately, you’ll have to invest in your own mounts and straps since they’re not included. The battery charger cable also isn’t included either, but you can charge it via a USB port. It might be missing a few features, but it’s a budget camera—and you really can’t complain, since it’s so cheap and the overall quality is so good.

The Contour ROAM3 isn’t a new camera; it’s been around for a while, but it has continued to stay relevant since it offers a nice alternative to GoPro technology, in what some riders consider to be a more practical product. It can shoot high definition video, capture high quality images, and the audio quality isn’t bad either. It’s got a nice wide angle lens that can be rotated 270-degrees, with a laser sight to guarantee that you’re pointing the right way.

Operated by an instant-record/instant-on slider switch, you simple move the slider, and you’re recording straight away. One feature that really stands out on this Contour model is the Quick Photo option. If you need to snap a quick pic, rather than waste time cycling through menus you can just click a button on the camera, and it takes a shot. It can be done with gloves on, and it’s easy as that. Other cameras have this feature, sure, but this one is just so easy to use.

This is a very versatile camera that can be used for a number of applications, from underwater photography (up to 30 ft under water without the need for a case), snowboarding, mountain biking, and motorcycling. It comes with everything you need for instant plug n play action.

This budget-friendly camera from Akaso is a real surprise. It’s very cheap, but you get a lot of camera for a very small price. It’s only the fraction of the cost of a big-brand camera, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s a cheap knock-off. It boasts 4K video recording, 2.7k with 30 fps, and 10809 at 60 fps. It has 12 MP photo quality at 30 fps, with burst mode, time lapse mode, and adjustable shooting intervals.

It’s also wifi enabled that allows you to connect it to your smartphone and share your shots via social media, or use your phone as a remote control. So far, so good! And it gets better: it comes with everything! The actual camera, a remote control, 2 batteries, a waterproof case, 7 mounts, a variety of clips, strap, and tethers, a charger, a USB cable and more are all included in the box.

It’s all good! Now, upon testing, the video camera isn’t exactly 4k, but it’s not far off, and it’s more than enough for the average rider. The battery life is really what sets this apart from the bigger brands. The battery boasts 90 minutes of recording time, but it will probably be a lot less than that in reality. Still, it’s a small complaint for an otherwise excellent, and cheap, motorcycle helmet camera.

First things first: if you’re expecting 4K quality from this model, you’re dreaming. But just because the 4K boast is a bit wild doesn’t mean that you should discount this cheap little camera. If you want something to record your ride in reasonable quality, then this will do just fine. If you want to make professional videos for YouTube, then you’ll want to spend more than $50 anyway. When cheap is the order of the day, this isn’t a bad choice.

This is a compact action camera that resembles a GoPro. Despite the boasts, the video quality is more like 720p but that’s not bad considering the price. For the low price, you get a wireless wrist remote control, a 2 inch screen, WiFi-enabled sharing, and waterproofing to a 100ft depth. Slow motion, 4x zoom, a nice wide angle lens, and a good amount of mounting accessories are all included in the package.

It’s a very cheap camera, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. If you want to film something when there’s a risk of damaging the camera, you might hesitate to use an expensive model. This one has a disposable quality to it, which makes it a very useful camera to have in your collection. In short: this is a great starter action camera, but you’re not going to take pretty pictures with it.

Slightly more expensive than other budget helmet cameras, the Campark X20 action camera is the perfect choice for riders looking for something more robust than cheaper models, with higher shooting quality, but without an astronomically high price tag. It offers 4k resolution video capture, and 20 mp for still images, and it really does take high quality footage. There’s no doubt about that.

On top of that, it’s waterproof up to 30 meters underwater, with a built-in image stabilizer, and a variety of other useful features including a touch screen display, a time lapse function, motion detection, loop recording, and more. It has built-in WiFi that’s compatible with an app, and it also has a useful remote control function.

The pack comes with a variety of mounting accessories, which makes this a really useful motorcycle camera and sports action camera in general. Two batteries come as standard, which helps you maximize the use out of this budget product. Most cheap cameras have bad battery life, and while this Campark model isn’t any different, having two batteries certainly takes the edge off of the poor battery capability.

If you’re looking for an affordably-priced camera that’s a cut above the other cheapies, then this one is worth your money. What’s more, the customer service is excellent—so even if you do experience problems, you will get the support you need to find a solution. Great value for money, in our opinion.

Next, we have another product from Sena. When it comes to developing and manufacturing high-quality products, you really can’t go wrong with Sena. This particular motorcycle helmet camera is the brand’s entry-level model, with a more budget-friendly price tag. It’s a small and compact unit, weighing in at a tiny 75 grams (2.6 ounces), with a tubular shape that can easily mount onto your helmet. With a 125-degree field of vision, you can guarantee that it will shoot what you point it towards.

It boasts HD quality, and the quality is very good for the price. If you’re expecting 4K, then you’re going to be disappointed—but the quality is more than enough for the average user. It features good audio recording quality, and it also has voice feedback prompts that gives you a quick read out of your camera’s status.

For a reasonable price you also get a lens cap, a USB cable, a speaker and microphone cable, a mounting plate, a swivel mount kit, and a small wrench to get it all set up. While it’s not as advanced as more expensive items, this motorcycle helmet camera is a fantastic entry-level product from Sena. Don’t expect professional level quality, but decent quality, for a decent price.

The Polaroid brand name is known for a number of products, but you might be unaware of the brand’s smart little action camera. It’s a little inexpensive cube that has a number of amazing features, all for a very, very reasonable price. It’s not built for heavy-duty adventures, but for cruising around the city streets and filming what you’re looking at, it’s very economical option.

Only 35mm long, this little cube has it all. It can film up to 1440p at 30 fps, 1080 at 60 fps, and more, whilst shooting images at 8 mp, all through a 124-degree wide angle lens. It can handle SD cards up to 128 GB, and shoot for up to 107 minutes thanks to the unexpected battery life. It’s also wifi-enabled, which can turn your phone into a viewfinder with a real time feed. Recording features include, burst, slow-motion, time lapse and more!

It’s shockproof, splashproof, and weatherproof, and can be mounted on almost anything. The Polaroid Cube+ comes equipped with a magnetic base that gives a strong hold to any magnetic metals. It also has other mounts that can be used to attach it directly to your helmet. In short: it’s a nice little camera for a very small price.