POC
POC Cytal
$360
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POC Cytal 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.
Kask
Kask Protone Icon
$300Cheaper
Which is better: the POC Cytal 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
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| Spec | POC Cytal | Kask Protone Icon |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $360 | $300 |
| Brand | POC | Kask |
| Released | — | — |
| Weight grams | 320 | — |
| Rotational protection | MIPS Air | none |
| Shell construction | in-mold | — |
| Vent count | — | — |
| Intended use | road | road |
| Size range (cm) | — | 50-62 |
| Certification | CPSC | CPSC |
| Visor included | No | No |
| Integrated light | No | No |
| Reflective detailing | No | Yes |
Sources — POC Cytal: poc.com (verified 2026-07-13). Kask Protone Icon: kask.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the POC Cytal and Kask Protone Icon?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Rotational protection: POC Cytal MIPS Air vs Kask Protone Icon none
- Reflective detailing: POC Cytal false vs Kask Protone Icon true