SHOEI NEOTEC 3 vs SHOEI GT Air3 vs ARAI Quantic

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Impact resistance map (legacy four zones)

No verified 6 / 7.5 / 8.5 m/s point data for these records. Legacy four zones are not placed into the three-speed map without a verified speed.

Front
SHOEI NEOTEC 3 Front
NEOTEC 3
SHOEI GT Air3 Front
GT Air3
ARAI Quantic Front
Quantic
Right side
SHOEI NEOTEC 3 Right side
NEOTEC 3
SHOEI GT Air3 Right side
GT Air3
ARAI Quantic Right side
Quantic
Rear
SHOEI NEOTEC 3 Rear
NEOTEC 3
SHOEI GT Air3 Rear
GT Air3
ARAI Quantic Rear
Quantic
Left side
SHOEI NEOTEC 3 Left side
NEOTEC 3
SHOEI GT Air3 Left side
GT Air3
ARAI Quantic Left side
Quantic

Technical specifications

Feature NEOTEC 3 GT Air3 Quantic
Brand SHOEI SHOEI ARAI
Model NEOTEC 3 GT Air3 Quantic
Product / model code — — —
Safety summary SHARP: 5.0 stars SHARP: 5.0 stars SHARP: 4.0 stars
Helmet type Modular Full face Full face
Durability
Weight 1.7 kg 1.7 kg 1.5 kg
Size XS S M L XL XXL XS S M L XL XXL XS S M L XL XXL
Listed price (reference) $589 $649 $379
Material Fiberglass Composite fiber Composite fiber
Retention system Micrometric Quick release Double D-Ring
Certification UN ECE REG 22.06 UN ECE REG 22.06 UN ECE REG 22.06
Shell sizes Multi size Multi size Multi size
Pinlock ready Yes Yes Yes
Scratch-resistant visor Yes Yes Yes
Quick-release visor Yes Yes No
Removable cheek pads Yes Yes No
Intercom ready No No No
Ventilation channels Yes Yes Yes
Internal sun visor Yes Yes No
Removable liner No Yes Yes

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Helmet comparison FAQ

What are the main differences between these helmets?

Looking at the selected models side by side: All listed helmets share the same certification entry: UN ECE REG 22.06. Helmet types differ: NEOTEC 3 (Modular), GT Air3 (Full face), Quantic (Full face). Quantic is the lightest listed at 1.5 kg; the heaviest is NEOTEC 3 at 1.7 kg (about 0.20 kg apart; weight can vary by size). These points summarise measurable catalogue fields; fit and real-world comfort still depend on trying the correct size.

Do these helmets have the same safety certification?

NEOTEC 3 is listed with UN ECE REG 22.06. GT Air3 is listed with UN ECE REG 22.06. Quantic is listed with UN ECE REG 22.06. On paper they share the same certification entry. ECE 22.05, ECE 22.06 and DOT are legal approval standards; a SHARP star rating (when present) is a separate independent lab assessment and must not be read as the same kind of result. We do not infer SHARP stars from an ECE mark alone. Verified SHARP ratings on this page: NEOTEC 3: 5.0 stars; GT Air3: 5.0 stars; Quantic: 4.0 stars.

What do the colours on the impact zone map mean?

Our map stores regional codes on a 1–6 scale (greener ≈ stronger on this page; brown ≈ weaker). When verified multi-speed SHARP point data is present, you can switch 6 / 7.5 / 8.5 m/s and see front-top, front-lower, rear, left and right separately — missing speeds or points show “no data” and are never filled from another speed. Older records may only have the legacy four zones (front/rear/sides) without a verified speed label; those are not placed into the three-speed map. Zone colours are not the same thing as a SHARP star rating. For the models on this page where the safety source is marked SHARP, zone codes are treated as SHARP-linked map data.

How do these helmets compare in front, rear and side impact tests?

Comparing the stored legacy zone codes: at the right side, GT Air3 maps stronger while Quantic maps weaker; at the left side, GT Air3 maps stronger while Quantic maps weaker. These comparisons use the legacy four-zone fields only; impact speed was not verified for the three-speed map.

Which helmet is lighter, and by how much?

Listed weights: NEOTEC 3: 1.7 kg; GT Air3: 1.7 kg; Quantic: 1.5 kg. Quantic is the lightest in this set, about 0.20 kg below the heaviest. Treat this as catalogue data for a typical size — exact mass can change with size and lining.

Which helmets support Pinlock or have an internal sun visor?

Pinlock-ready anti-fog visor support is marked for NEOTEC 3, GT Air3 and Quantic (ready/compatible in our catalogue — not “insert included in the box” unless the retailer says so); an internal sun visor is marked for NEOTEC 3 and GT Air3; no internal sun visor flag for Quantic.