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POC Cytal vs Scott ARX Plus

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Scott ARX Plus is cheaper at $120. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the POC Cytal or Scott ARX Plus?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Scott ARX Plus is the cheaper at $120.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec POC Cytal Scott ARX Plus
US price $360 $120
BrandPOCScott
Released
Weight grams 320 269
Rotational protection MIPS Air MIPS
Shell construction in-mold in-mold
Vent count 17
Intended use road multi-sport
Size range (cm)
Certification CPSC EN1078
Visor included No Yes
Integrated light No No
Reflective detailing No Yes

Sources — POC Cytal: poc.com (verified 2026-07-13). Scott ARX Plus: bikeradar.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the POC Cytal and Scott ARX Plus?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Weight grams: POC Cytal 320 vs Scott ARX Plus 269
  • Rotational protection: POC Cytal MIPS Air vs Scott ARX Plus MIPS
  • Intended use: POC Cytal road vs Scott ARX Plus multi-sport
  • Certification: POC Cytal CPSC vs Scott ARX Plus EN1078
  • Visor included: POC Cytal false vs Scott ARX Plus true
  • Reflective detailing: POC Cytal false vs Scott ARX Plus true

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