Sena 10C and 20S helmet communication system review

The Sena devices are also equipped with FM radio, and is Radio Data System enabled. This lets the device adjust the frequency automatically if it loses signal strength on a station. The pop-up antenna helps acquire a stronger signal.

The 10C’s camera unit is quite interesting. While the unit is heavier than the 20S and initially Kartikeya found it to be a bit discomfiting, he quickly got used to it. Fixed on the metal bracket, the 10C unit sticks out a bit from the helmet. This design has both pros and cons. It does look a bit awkward and while storing the helmet you will surely want to remove the unit. The advantage of the design is that when shooting the video very little of the helmet eats into the frame. This mount also allows you to adjust the angle of the camera, a very handy feature as seating position can vary from a full on crouch on a sport bike to a sit-up-and-beg style for cruisers. Using the stick on mount brings the camera closer to the helmet for a neater look, but it means the camera can be used in one angle only.

The video camera is operated via an easily accessible button on top of the unit. Features that really impressed were the 10C’s ability to record audio while shooting video. Chats on the intercom can also be recorded on the video. Music being streamed via Bluetooth can also be recorded! Another very handy feature is called Tagging. In this mode, once you hit the record button, the camera will store three minutes of video – one minute prior to hitting the button, one minute from the time the button was pressed and one minute post roll. It’s a very cool feature that lets you capture interesting moments on the road without having to edit through hours of video. This can be an interesting and useful feature to prove your stand in case of a road accident as well!

The 10C offers a very interesting combination for riders who wish to record their escapades with the richness of audio and video in one package. However, the video quality isn’t going to wow professionals. However, at Rs 24,000, the 10C will make for quite an exciting option for most riders just looking to combine easy communication with fellow riders while recording their weekend adventures.