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Giro Aries Spherical vs Lazer Sphere MIPS

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Lazer Sphere MIPS is cheaper at $149.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Giro Aries Spherical or Lazer Sphere MIPS?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Lazer Sphere MIPS is the cheaper at $149.99.

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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 Lazer Sphere MIPS
US price $349.95 $149.99
BrandGiroLazer
Released
Weight grams 270 280
Rotational protection MIPS Spherical MIPS
Shell construction in-mold
Vent count 24 18
Intended use road road
Size range (cm) 51-63
Certification EN 1078 CPSC
Visor included No No
Integrated light No No
Reflective detailing Yes No

Sources — Giro Aries Spherical: giro.com (verified 2026-07-13). Lazer Sphere MIPS: summitbicycles.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Giro Aries Spherical and Lazer Sphere MIPS?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Weight grams: Giro Aries Spherical 270 vs Lazer Sphere MIPS 280
  • Rotational protection: Giro Aries Spherical MIPS Spherical vs Lazer Sphere MIPS MIPS
  • Vent count: Giro Aries Spherical 24 vs Lazer Sphere MIPS 18
  • Certification: Giro Aries Spherical EN 1078 vs Lazer Sphere MIPS CPSC
  • Reflective detailing: Giro Aries Spherical true vs Lazer Sphere MIPS false

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