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For years the Sena 50S was the benchmark intercom. Now that the 60S is here, the 50S is cheaper. Is it a good buy, or should you go straight for the new one?
Head to head
| Spec | Sena 60S | Sena 50S |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Sound | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Range | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Battery | 9.0 | 7.6 |
| Ease of use | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Value | 7.6 | 8.4 |
| Mesh network | Yes | Yes |
| Max range (2 riders) | 2,000 m | 2,000 m |
| Talk time | 17 h | 13 h |
| Riders per group | 24 | — |
| Speakers | Harman Kardon 40 mm | Harman Kardon |
| Water resistance | IPX7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
Highlighted in orange: the winner of each measurable spec. Manufacturer data.
Where the 60S wins
- Battery: up to 17 hours on Mesh against 13 hours for the 50S. On Bluetooth, up to 24 h against 16 h.
- Mesh 3.0 and Wave Intercom, to talk to other Sena users at any distance over your phone’s data.
- Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0.
- AI noise cancellation on the microphone.
- Claimed IPX7 water resistance.
What the 50S keeps
- Range: both claim up to 2 km between two bikes in open country.
- Harman Kardon sound and the handy jog dial.
- Open Mesh with a practically unlimited number of riders.
- Compatibility: both talk to other Sena units over Mesh.
So, which one?
It comes down to price. If the 50S is clearly cheaper, it is a very sensible buy for most riders. The 60S is worth it if:
- You do long days and need the extra battery.
- You want Wave Intercom to talk to friends far away.
- You will keep the intercom for years and want the latest tech.
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