We just tested the range on the Cardos and found that line of sight you could get about a quarter of a mile if that helps.

The look you 3 gave that GoPro was hilarious!!!!!

Thanks for the video guys! I've been considering both these options for awhile and have been leaning towards the cardo, mostly as an "in car option" but also for the convenience of doubling its use on my dual sport helmet for the 2 wheeled days. Good thoughts, thank for taking the time to make the video!

Good description and advice on the technology. I was wondering myself. Good topic for a video.

Good break down of each, keep it up boys 👍🏼👍🏼

very well explained thanks guys

Good video guys 👍🏻 Just purchased some Cardo units and they are awesome!! Of course they are coming out with an upgraded version…after I just purchasing these Lol !!!

What a great topic to discuss. Brian and I have been discussing comms for bit. We want something that will be convenient for a group as well as to communicate with our families in car.

Good info. Thanks, guys!

We use tyt Amazon radios. They work pretty good, but usually at least one guy will have a problem. We’ve talked about the Cardo option for a while. I appreciate the info. We ride in Tennessee a bunch and we will need more range than that will offer. Love the videos. Keeping it real

Helpful info

Thanks for that kind of info that’s good to know to give people a choice what will work form them. As for me being deaf my RZR has a Rugged Radio but never used it. Wouldn’t love a radio that takes texting then that will be a game changer for the deaf riders!👍😉🤘

Thanks guy's

Cardos for in cab communications work great. In addition we pack the baofeng uvr5 for every person.

I don’t think I saw it mentioned but with the Bluetooth set, you can also take phone calls while your driving. I don’t think that is a thing with the Ruged stuff.

I don't ride with other UTVs super often and none of our friends have Cardo setups but I think it's the best option if you DON'T need car to car and have passengers all the time. I wish they would have done black headsets instead of white, though 😆

I did both in one. I was upset that I had Cardo Freedom 2+ for my wife and I on our motorcycle helmets, but they wouldn't work with the Cardo headset. So, I bought two Rugged Radio behind the head headset and two Cardo cradles for Freedom 2+ and wired them into the Rugged radio headsets. So instead of spending $800 to get Cardo headsets with Pack Talks or $1200 for a Rugged radio system I spend $100 per head set and $25 for Freedom 2+ cradles and now have a behind the head headset that works with Cardo Freedom 2+ and will still work with rugged radio setup if needed. Note I used the rugged radio speakers, but I had to add a Cardo mic to the boom because there was an impedance miss match with the rugged radio mic. Luckly I still had the Velcro mounted extra mics that came originally with the Freedom 2+ set.

Nice review. One additional thing to consider is you can add a Bluetooth adapter to a rack radio and you get the best of all worlds. Long range radio connectivity, in car wireless bluetooth connectivity, mesh connectivity too. The adapter is made by sena, sr10.

PCI Race radios for the win! True stereo sound!

All these different options get confusing, but I think this is what I’m needing. Seriously appreciate the breakdown! I want the easy and flexible option so I can take it for my Harley too! Where is the best place to purchase?

Good video, question on the Cardo. Is the boom mic a “hot mic”? Meaning does it pick up wind and engine noise? When you talk to each other, does the music mute, or do you just talk over it? Thanks

Question, Can you use any head set to connect the edge to, Or do you need the edge headset? For instance I have several ear protection head sets around that would be great to hook the edge to if possible.

Not sure if i missed it in the video. I was looking, but didn't see anyone ask in the comments either. What is the real world battery life like for the Cardo? Can it be charged on the fly and be used simultaneously?

I’ve got a krx with full cab kit. It’s very loud inside the cab and makes conversations very difficult when riding with a passenger. Will the ear muffs muffle the noise and allow opportunity to drive and talk and listen to music

I don't want an intercom system but would like these for in-car comms. Do you think the bluetooth feature on the RR G1 radio will connect to these headphones.

Have you tried Sena Tufftalk industrial bluetooth intercom? My 2 way radio is connected with a SR10 so no wires. The best I've found...

Got the Cardo and haven't used it yet but never saw a reason for me to go radio, don't like that others hear and talk on it.

Do you have to be licensed to use the rugged? Heard something about the radio needing licenses.

Could you hook these up to a handheld radio?

The cardo headsets are no longer available. They released new ones that dont work with packtalk bold, only edge. Bummer

Can you Bluetooth the cardo to the rugged radio?

with Cardo is there multiple frequencies or channels?

I’m sorry, but relying solely on Bluetooth and more riders in a certain area to communicate equals a busy area and to me a greater chance of a collision, no thanks. Dedicated radio/ intercom for me. Plus what do you do when your Cardo kills it’s battery?

Thanks for the comparison. Good info. One question- who put Fidel Castro’s littlest brother in the back seat?

No longer see a headset option on the Cardo site….

PCI Race Radios is the only way to go!!!

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Intercoms are simple. The radio side sucks. Too many options too frequency’s and certain places uses one and another uses another. I would be excited to buy a radio intercom kit knowing the radios frequencies ranges were standardized so to speak

Where I ride we have to wear helmets, limited?