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Both are Alpinestars winter gloves with a Drystar membrane. The big difference: one keeps you warm with insulation, the other also heats with batteries.
Head to head
| Spec | Alpinestars Tourer W-7 V2 Drystar | Alpinestars HT-5 Heat Tech Drystar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Protection | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Comfort | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Feel | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Weather range | 9.2 | 9.6 |
| Value | 8.4 | 7.4 |
| Certification | EN 13594:2015 Level 1 KP | EN 13594:2015 Level 1 |
| Use | Winter and touring | Winter and severe cold |
| Cuff | Long | Long |
| Material | Stretch nylon and ripstop polyamide, conductive leather palm | Goatskin palm, textile back, PrimaLoft insulation |
| Protection | Viscoelastic knuckles, side reinforcements | Preformed hard knuckle |
| Waterproof | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen fingertip | Yes | Yes |
Highlighted in orange: the winner of each measurable spec. Manufacturer data.
Warmth: the HT-5 wins
The HT-5 has heating elements with a 7.4 V battery in each glove and three heat levels: from 120 minutes on the highest to 240 on the lowest, according to Alpinestars. The Tourer W-7 V2 keeps you warm with Thinsulate insulation, no battery.
Simplicity and price: the W-7 V2 wins
No batteries to charge or run flat mid-ride, and considerably cheaper.
What they share
- Waterproof Drystar membrane.
- Long cuff and touchscreen fingertips.
- EN 13594:2015 Level 1 certification (KP on the W-7 V2).
Verdict
- Typical UK winter riding: Tourer W-7 V2.
- Daily riding in frost, or poor circulation in your hands: HT-5.
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