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UNIT 1 AURA
5/5 stars
- STAR score
- 9.007Lower is safer
- Tested
- 2025
- Price when tested
- $250Not today's price
UNIT 1 AURA vs UNIT 1 NEON
The UNIT 1 AURA scored better than the UNIT 1 NEON in Virginia Tech's urban lab tests: STAR 9.007 versus 9.53.
Both are urban helmets in Virginia Tech's ratings, so their scores compare fairly. Here is how they did in the lab and what each cost when tested.
The verdict
The UNIT 1 AURA scored 9.007 and the UNIT 1 NEON scored 9.53. That gives the UNIT 1 AURA about a 5% better score in Virginia Tech's lab tests.
Both earned 5 stars.
At testing, the UNIT 1 AURA cost $50 more ($250 against $200).
Is the better lab score worth it?
Only if you like it for other reasons. You'd pay about $50 more for a lab score about 5% better. Fit, vents and looks can fairly decide this one.
Prices are what each helmet cost when Virginia Tech tested it. Check today's price, the exact model and the fit before you buy. Source: Virginia Tech Helmet Lab bicycle helmet ratings.
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