Arai
Arai Corsair-X
$979.95Cheaper
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Arai Corsair-X vs Schuberth C5
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Arai Corsair-X is cheaper at $979.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Schuberth
Schuberth C5
$1099
Which is better: the Arai Corsair-X or Schuberth C5?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Arai Corsair-X is the cheaper at $979.95.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Arai Corsair-X | Schuberth C5 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $979.95 | $1099 |
| Brand | Arai | Schuberth |
| Released | — | — |
| Safety certification | Snell M2020D; DOT FMVSS 218 | ECE-R 22.06 with P/J homologation |
| Helmet type | full-face | modular |
| Shell material | PB-SNC² (Super Fiber + synthetic-fiber composite) | DFP fiberglass reinforced with basalt fiber |
| Weight grams | 1610 | 1790 |
| Visor type | VAS Max-V (BV) shield, clear Pinlock insert standard | P/J-homologated shield; anti-fog Pinlock 120 lens available |
| Internal sun visor | No | Yes |
| Ventilation ports | — | — |
| Bluetooth ready | — | Yes |
| Removable liner | Yes | Yes |
| Shell sizes | 5 | 4 |
Sources — Arai Corsair-X: araiamericas.com (verified 2026-08-01). Schuberth C5: content.schuberth.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Arai Corsair-X and Schuberth C5?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Safety certification: Arai Corsair-X Snell M2020D; DOT FMVSS 218 vs Schuberth C5 ECE-R 22.06 with P/J homologation
- Helmet type: Arai Corsair-X full-face vs Schuberth C5 modular
- Shell material: Arai Corsair-X PB-SNC² (Super Fiber + synthetic-fiber composite) vs Schuberth C5 DFP fiberglass reinforced with basalt fiber
- Weight grams: Arai Corsair-X 1610 vs Schuberth C5 1790
- Visor type: Arai Corsair-X VAS Max-V (BV) shield, clear Pinlock insert standard vs Schuberth C5 P/J-homologated shield; anti-fog Pinlock 120 lens available
- Internal sun visor: Arai Corsair-X false vs Schuberth C5 true
- Shell sizes: Arai Corsair-X 5 vs Schuberth C5 4