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Arai Corsair-X vs Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS is cheaper at $299.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Arai Corsair-X or Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS is the cheaper at $299.95.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec Arai Corsair-X Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS
US price $979.95 $299.95
BrandAraiBell
Released
Safety certification Snell M2020D; DOT FMVSS 218 DOT FMVSS 218; ECE 22.05
Helmet type full-face full-face
Shell material PB-SNC² (Super Fiber + synthetic-fiber composite) Polycarbonate/ABS thermoplastic blend
Weight grams 1610 1626
Visor type VAS Max-V (BV) shield, clear Pinlock insert standard ProTint photochromic face shield, anti-fog coated
Internal sun visor No No
Ventilation ports
Bluetooth ready Yes
Removable liner Yes Yes
Shell sizes 5 3

Sources — Arai Corsair-X: araiamericas.com (verified 2026-08-01). Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS: xtremehelmets.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Arai Corsair-X and Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS?

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

  • Safety certification: Arai Corsair-X Snell M2020D; DOT FMVSS 218 vs Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS DOT FMVSS 218; ECE 22.05
  • Shell material: Arai Corsair-X PB-SNC² (Super Fiber + synthetic-fiber composite) vs Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS Polycarbonate/ABS thermoplastic blend
  • Weight grams: Arai Corsair-X 1610 vs Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS 1626
  • Visor type: Arai Corsair-X VAS Max-V (BV) shield, clear Pinlock insert standard vs Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS ProTint photochromic face shield, anti-fog coated
  • Shell sizes: Arai Corsair-X 5 vs Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS 3

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