BluArmor C50 Review

[Anurag_R1200RS]

BlueArmor C50 Review

I got my C50 about 10 days ago. I was quite excited about it and when I opened the package, I did feel confident I have something nice to work with. Packaging, the fit and finish of the product was great.

The excitement ended as soon as I began the install. I tried installation on a Shoei RF-SR, and on a MT Thunder 4, size small. The main unit goes on the back, it has no buttons, instead an additional wire with a connector with a remote that installs on the side of the helmet. So yes, there are two units now on the helmet. With the extra wiring and separate main unit and remote adds a good amount of weight to the helmet. I struggled for an hour but I could not get the fitting as clean as I wanted. The connectors are large and cumbersome. Plus the wires on both speakers are short and mandated some pulling and tugging to get them in place. Everything went in, somehow and quite unconvincingly. My Cardo PackTalk bold can be installed in less than 5 minutes. Ditto for my Sena SMH10.

Next came the pairing part. Two units need to be paired. One the main C50 unit and another the T-Stick. When one pairs, the other doesn’t. I fiddled with pairing, resetting and could not get both units to work. I neglected the T-Stick and just paired the C50. Sound quality was okayish, the sound was still very thin as compared to my Cardo PackTalk Bold with JBL’s. The C50 also has JBL’s but the BluArmor still has a long way to go.

Finally customer service. I pinged them on Whatsapp for support. Nope, no number to call. WhatsApp only. They responded after a week. By then I had sold the C50 off because nothing really compares to a Cardo. The C50 is just another wannabe product that just does not ring any bell when compared to the Cardo or even the low-end Sena SMH10. I’d prefer a low-end Sena over the BluArmour, anyday.

Last, and not the least. The unit is heavy. It adds an additional 220 grams on your helmet. Not a good thing for long rides.

[sajeesh]

Thanks Anurag. C50 was definitely in my wish list which I will pass now.

[Anurag_R1200RS]

Additional reviews from some other riders who got the C50:

1. The C50's sound quality is a definite downgrade from the C30. The C50 has no bass at all
2. People unanimously believe that the wiring is a bit cluttered and cumbersome to deal with.
3. Volume on intercom is a bit low
4. Too many app issues- both iOS and Android. It seems they launched the product without thinking too much about the app.
   5 . Too much unwanted technology

[aswatthaama]

Reading this I feel glad that I didn't go for the upgrade. Thanks for the info.

Edit: I am happy with what C30 has to offer for the price I paid. So not upgrading seems like the right call in hindsight.