When it comes to motorcycle intercoms, two brands are usually at the top of Pinoy riders’ minds—Cardo and Sena. Now, there’s a new player that looks to shake up the competition: Reso.
Reso is a brand hailing from China that was launched late in 2024, and the Philippines is one of the first global markets to get it. According to local distributor Julius King, Reso’s manufacturers were formerly from DJI, hence, the resemblance in appearance and build quality.
True enough, the intercom does look a bit like a drone. This model is the Pilot Pro, currently the top-of-the-line model in the Reso range and the only one available in the Philippines. It comes packed with features and stacks up against the Cardo Packtalk Edge and the Sena 50S.
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The Reso Pilot Pro boasts a battery life of 18 hours when listening to music alone and 13 hours when using the intercom. It supports fast charging, so plugging it in for five minutes will give you about two hours of charge. A full charge, meanwhile, will take about an hour or less. It’s IP67-rated, meaning it’s weather-proof and will be safe even from heavy rains.
It also allows up to 30 people in a single group and thanks to its trademarked DuoSync technology, enables two different connections: Soft Mesh and Hard Mesh. Hard Mesh connection is the typical unit-to-unit connectivity with a maximum range of 12km within one group and 2.5km between units. Soft Mesh, meanwhile, utilizes data connection to extend the range to virtually unlimited. DuoSync also allows automatic switching between mesh connections, ensuring seamless communication.
The Pilot Pro also comes built in with AI noise reduction for clear communications. Reso also developed its own speakers that are supposedly on a par with the JBLs from Cardo. The intercom can also be connected with action cams to record directly using Pilot Pro’s mic.
The Reso Pilot Pro has a magnetic mount as standard, and a second cradle can also be purchased for P2,500. A headset for, say, motorsports or productions, is also available for P4,800. The Pilot Pro itself, meanwhile, can be had with an introductory price of P12,500 and is being sold at LABL Cafe in Quezon City, at Royal Moto Club in Caloocan City, and on the Ridebuy.ph. Each unit comes with a three-year warranty on the intercom itself and a one-year warranty on the cradle, speakers, and mic.
