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Giro Aries Spherical vs Bell Stratus MIPS

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bell Stratus MIPS is cheaper at $149.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Giro Aries Spherical or Bell Stratus MIPS?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Bell Stratus MIPS is the cheaper at $149.95.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Giro Aries Spherical Bell Stratus MIPS
US price $349.95 $149.95
BrandGiroBell
Released
Weight grams 270 271
Rotational protection MIPS Spherical MIPS
Shell construction in-mold
Vent count 24
Intended use road road
Size range (cm) 51-63 52-62
Certification EN 1078 CPSC
Visor included No
Integrated light No
Reflective detailing Yes

Sources — Giro Aries Spherical: giro.com (verified 2026-07-13). Bell Stratus MIPS: bellhelmets.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Giro Aries Spherical and Bell Stratus MIPS?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Weight grams: Giro Aries Spherical 270 vs Bell Stratus MIPS 271
  • Rotational protection: Giro Aries Spherical MIPS Spherical vs Bell Stratus MIPS MIPS
  • Size range (cm): Giro Aries Spherical 51-63 vs Bell Stratus MIPS 52-62
  • Certification: Giro Aries Spherical EN 1078 vs Bell Stratus MIPS CPSC

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