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Giro Aries Spherical vs Kask Protone Icon

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Kask Protone Icon is cheaper at $300. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Giro Aries Spherical or Kask Protone Icon?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Kask Protone Icon is the cheaper at $300.

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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 Kask Protone Icon
US price $349.95 $300
BrandGiroKask
Released
Weight grams 270
Rotational protection MIPS Spherical none
Shell construction in-mold
Vent count 24
Intended use road road
Size range (cm) 51-63 50-62
Certification EN 1078 CPSC
Visor included No No
Integrated light No No
Reflective detailing Yes Yes

Sources — Giro Aries Spherical: giro.com (verified 2026-07-13). Kask Protone Icon: kask.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Giro Aries Spherical and Kask Protone Icon?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Rotational protection: Giro Aries Spherical MIPS Spherical vs Kask Protone Icon none
  • Size range (cm): Giro Aries Spherical 51-63 vs Kask Protone Icon 50-62
  • Certification: Giro Aries Spherical EN 1078 vs Kask Protone Icon CPSC

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