RESOPilot Pro Review: Mesh Communication, Audio Quality & Battery Life

The RESOpilot Pro is an amazing new offering from a company that is trying to compete in the competitive blue tooth hands free communication sector. The company is based out of China which has allowed it to produce a unit similar to competitors such as Cardo or Sena at a lower cost. I can tell you that even at a lower price point this product competes just as well in the hands free market.

The ease of use and ability to connect to bluetooth and up to 30 riders is a major selling point. It also works quite well with action camera video which works for DJI, GoPro, insta 360 ace pro as one can use group audio via the app thru group voice which enables everyone’s voice to be heard on recording, super neat!

The incredible battery life is also a standout selling feature in my view lasting up to 13 hours with music and mesh communication simultaneously. The small sleek nature of the unit certainly helps the user for ease of use. Everything about this unit has surpassed my expectations thus far.

RESOPilot Pro Mesh Communication and Group Connectivity

As mentioned one of the major selling points to this unit is the ability to be one fully synced crew. Riders with competitor units such as Cardo and Sena are still all able to connect and communicate while riding with the ResoPilot which is not the case for those units. The ease of connecting is truly by far and away the most efficient platform on the market. Anyone that has used these kinds of units will tell you how difficult it can prove to sync everyone and how frustrating that becomes which to me is one of the key selling points to this unit.

In Hardware Mesh mode, riders can communicate up to 7.5 miles apart which is a solid audio connection and when going into DuoSync Hybrid Mesh mode riders can communicate within the group beyond 7.5 miles. Essentially, the RESOPilot Pro is able to communicate to a much greater degree while in the field thus allowing riders to stay connected which ultimately means staying safer with that peace of mind. The modes are intuitive and switch automatically based on what’s demanded on account of distance.

RESOPilot Pro Audio Quality, Action Camera Recording and Battery Life

With the ability to reduce wind noise the audio remains clear up to 110mph. When I took my first call and was pushing 70mph while having a full on conversation, I was blown away by the clarity and ability to have a solid connection and audio conversation. The efficiency factor of the direct action camera recording for audio is second to none wether as an individual or in a group communication context accomplished thru a USB-C connection for a multitude of action cameras.

The unbelievable battery life is able to maintain up to 13 hours with dual mesh plus music plus GNSS. A rider can acheive up to 18 hours with strictly audio and GNSS and if one is only using the Bluetooth then battery swells to up to 33 hours! Because the unit utilizes a 15 watt super fast charging platform within 5 minutes of charging, battery life is restored to about 2 hours.

With built in GNSS, SOS and IP67 weather protection the rider is covered with current location, ride history, SOS assistance and IP67 protecting you from whether keeping you safe and covered on every single ride.

RESOPilot Pro Helmet Installation, Controls and Speakers

The sleek nature of the unit truly makes it super user friendly. I had it unboxed, mounted and paired within minutes. The process and instructions were crystal clear and got me out riding faster which is the idea, right? Being able to pop the unit on and off is super beneficial when it comes to protecting it from the elements whether riding or not riding, keeping it safe and secure by detaching it and stowing it away and generally very user friendly.

The wired microphone attached into my helmet seamlessly and the quality of audio is something I have never experienced from other competing brands mentioned previously. The headphones provide great audio clarity and fit seamlessly into the helmet pads delivering a superior auditory experience. They feature 40mm HD speakers where as the Pactalk Pro features 45mm JBL speakers and having used them both, I can honestly say that the ResoPilot’s speakers may not be quite as loud but are most definitely clearer.

RESOPilot Pro Technical Specifications

The RESOPilot Pro combines Bluetooth communication, mesh networking, action camera audio integration and GNSS functionality in a removable helmet-mounted unit. The following specifications are reported in this review; actual communication range, battery runtime and compatibility may vary with riding conditions, connected equipment and operating mode.

How Does RESOPilot Pro Compare to Cardo Packtalk Pro and Sena?

The RESOPilot Pro is positioned as a lower-priced alternative to established motorcycle communication systems from Cardo and Sena. Its main differentiators in this review are cross-brand group communication, extended hybrid mesh connectivity, action camera audio integration and battery life.

The TETON TEsted team has used both the RESOPilot Pro and Cardo Packtalk Pro, reporting clearer audio from the ResoPilot’s 40mm speakers, although the Packtalk Pro’s 45mm JBL speakers were louder. Exact pricing, independently measured range and standardized battery comparisons were not provided.

Helmet communication isn’t limited to motorcycles. We’ve tested similar systems across skiing, snowboarding and other outdoor activities, including the Sena TALKIE Outdoor Communication System, which Marty Guinta used while skiing around Jackson Hole, and the Cardo Packtalk Ski Communicator, which Ryan Ariano tested at Grand Targhee Resort. We’ve also reviewed the BONX Grip Bluetooth Communicator, an app-based communication system tested by Jim O’Leary while hiking in New York. Each takes a different approach to keeping outdoor partners connected.

RESOPilot Pro Pros & Cons

Pros

• Supports group communication with up to 30 riders and offers cross-brand connectivity with Cardo and Sena.
• Clear phone audio during the reviewer’s 70 mph riding test, with integrated action camera audio recording.
• Long claimed battery runtime, fast charging, GNSS functionality and straightforward helmet installation.

Cons

• The 40mm speakers were not as loud as the Cardo Packtalk Pro’s 45mm JBL speakers in the reviewer’s comparison.
• Maximum communication range and battery runtimes were not independently measured across every operating mode.
• Full cross-brand compatibility and camera integration may depend on device models, firmware and configuration.

Overall Impression

When taking into account the options that exist within this category RESOPilot Pro is arguably the best option for the price. Cardo Packtalk Pro and Sena are not only more expensive but more streamlined to their own platforms where as the RESOPilot Pro works across different software platforms.

The quality of the RESO comes thru due to its weight, more medal as opposed to plastic and the buttons themselves are easier to use. I would without hesitation recommend this to anyone looking for a high quality bluetooth audio unit based upon its quality for the price point offered.