Buy the Solis Aegis MK-V ($199) for the classic helmet at the lowest Aegis price, in a choice of three finishes: a 1.8-second motorised faceplate, voice, touch and a two-button remote, about four hours on 4 × AA. For $10 more the Aegis MK-L ($209) opens in 1.2 seconds, runs about eight hours and adds a five-button remote that controls each light separately. The Aegis MK-XVII ($219) keeps those figures in a reinforced multi-layer shell and four finishes — the one to choose if the helmet will be handled often. The Sentinel MK-I ($189.99) is a different shape: a full-face shell with a two-position visor, a textured satin finish and a rechargeable cell. The Titan Prime ($386) is the largest and most animated, with a moving battle mask, rotating gear covers, red and blue LEDs and a voice changer. All five carry a five-year warranty.
Full specification comparison
| Aegis MK-V | Aegis MK-L | Aegis MK-XVII | Sentinel MK-I | Titan Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $209 | $219 | $189.99 | $386 |
| Moving part | Faceplate, split mode | Faceplate | Faceplate | Visor, 2 positions | Battle mask + rotating gear covers |
| Open time | ~1.8 s | ~1.2 s | ~1.2 s | Not published | Not published |
| Control | Voice (7), 2 touch sensors, 2-button remote | Voice (8), 2 touch sensors, 5-button remote | Voice (8), 2 touch sensors, 5-button remote | Voice + paired RF remote | Voice (5), side touch panels, 2.4 GHz remote |
| Lighting | LED eyes, ear accents | LED eyes with colour change, side lights | Brighter LED eyes with colour change, ear accents | Illuminated optics | Red and blue LEDs in gear covers, antennas, grille |
| Sound | — | Spoken greeting on wake | — | — | Voice lines, boot-up sound, voice changer |
| Power | 4 × AA (+1 × AAA remote) | 4 × AA (+1 × AAA remote) | 4 × AA (+1 × AAA remote) | Rechargeable | Not published |
| Runtime | ~4 h | ~8 h | ~8 h | ~4 h active | Not published |
| Helmet weight | ~1.28 kg | ~1,130 g | ~1,130 g | Not published | Not published (~5 kg boxed) |
| Head size | 55–62 cm | 55–62 cm | 55–62 cm | Up to ~60 cm | Not published |
| Dimensions | 19.5 × 32 × 23 cm | 19.5 × 32 × 23 cm | 19.5 × 32 × 23 cm | Not published | 25.4 × 32.9 × 37.2 cm |
| Shell | ABS, metallic finish | Reinforced ABS, metallic finish | Reinforced multi-layer ABS | ABS, textured satin | ABS, PVC and metal, weathered paint |
| Finishes | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Matching stand | Aegis Display Stand | Aegis Display Stand | Aegis Display Stand | — | Titan Helmet Stand |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
"Not published" means the maker does not give the figure, so we do not estimate it.
Aegis MK-V — the classic, in three finishes
At $199 this is the entry to the range. Its faceplate lifts in about 1.8 seconds, with a split mode that moves the panels on their own, and it answers to seven voice commands, a touch at either ear or a two-button remote. LED eyes and ear accents run from 4 × AA cells for about four hours of continuous use. It is the only Aegis offered in Classic Red & Gold, Silver & Red and an all-black Dark Edition — three finishes on the same shell and mechanism, at the same price.
Solis Aegis MK-V Motorized Wearable Helmet
1:1 wearable, 1.8-second motorised faceplate, voice, touch and remote control, LED eyes. Three finishes, about 4 h on 4 × AA.
$199 — view product →
Aegis MK-L — faster, longer, and a better remote
$10 more buys the three upgrades that matter most on an event day:
- Twice the runtime. About eight hours on a set of AA cells against the MK-V's four.
- A quicker faceplate. High-torque micro motors, 2.5 N·cm each, open it in about 1.2 seconds.
- A five-button remote. Separate buttons for the front faceplate, the whole helmet, the eye colour, the eye lights and the side lights — silent control of everything in a loud room.
It is the sleek, nano-style shape of the range, sold in a single red-and-gold finish, with an AI-assistant voice module that answers to eight commands.
Solis Aegis MK-L Motorized Wearable Helmet
Nano-style 1:1 helmet: 1.2-second faceplate, eight voice commands, touch sensors and a five-button remote that runs the lights. About 8 h on 4 × AA.
$209 — view product →
Aegis MK-XVII — the flagship
At $219 the MK-XVII keeps the MK-L's 1.2-second faceplate, eight-hour runtime and five-button remote, and changes two things. The shell is reinforced multi-layer ABS — stiffer panels, less flex and a smoother metallic finish, yet about 12% lighter than the MK-V at roughly 1,130 g. And it comes in four finishes: Classic Gold & Red, Silver & Red, Silver & Black and Dark Edition. Brighter eye and ear LEDs also read better in daylight. If the helmet will be picked up, worn and passed around, this is the one.
Solis Aegis MK-XVII Motorized Wearable Helmet
The flagship: reinforced multi-layer ABS, 1.2-second faceplate, voice, touch and five-button remote, about 8 h on 4 × AA. Four finishes.
$219 — view product →
Sentinel MK-I — a different shape for less
At $189.99 the Sentinel is the least expensive helmet in the range, and the choice is not about which is better but about what you want. It is a full-face shell with a two-position motorised visor rather than a lifting faceplate, driven by voice or a paired RF remote, and the visor moves freely by hand when powered down. Its finish is textured satin rather than gloss — closer to a vehicle panel than a toy, and much better at hiding fingerprints over a weekend. It runs on a built-in rechargeable cell, about four hours active.
Solis Sentinel MK-I Collector Helmet
1:1 full-face shell, motorised two-position visor, illuminated optics, voice plus paired RF remote, textured satin finish.
$189.99 — view product →
Titan Prime — the most animated
At $386 the Titan Prime is the largest helmet in the range — 25.4 × 32.9 × 37.2 cm — and the one with the most going on. Its battle mask closes on command while the gear covers on both sides rotate, red and blue LEDs light the covers, antennas and forehead grille in time with the sound, and a voice changer switches on when you speak. Energy and Battle modes each run their own sequence of light, motion and audio. It takes five voice commands, touch panels on both sides or a 2.4 GHz remote, arrives fully assembled, and is rated for ages 14 and over.
Solis Titan Prime Wearable Helmet
Motorised battle mask, rotating gear covers, red and blue LEDs and a voice changer; voice, touch panels or a 2.4 GHz remote.
$386 — view product →
Stands
None of the helmets ships with a stand. The Aegis Display Stand ($79.99) fits all three Aegis models; the Titan Helmet Stand ($110) is sculpted for the Titan Prime. Both carry the same five-year warranty as the helmets.
Choosing, in five questions
- Want the classic look, or a finish choice, at the lowest Aegis price? → MK-V.
- Wearing it for a whole event, in loud rooms? → MK-L. Eight hours and a five-button remote for $10 more.
- Will it be handled, worn and passed around? → MK-XVII, for the reinforced shell — and four finishes.
- Prefer a full-face shell and a satin finish? → Sentinel MK-I.
- Want the most movement, light and sound in one piece? → Titan Prime.
New to the category? Start with the 1:1 collector helmet buying guide, which covers fit, mechanism, power and display care in detail.
Frequently asked questions
Which helmet should I buy first?
The Aegis MK-V at $199 if you want the classic look or a choice of three finishes; the MK-L at $209 if you will wear it at events, because it runs about twice as long and has a five-button remote.
What does the MK-XVII add over the MK-L?
A reinforced multi-layer ABS shell that is stiffer and flexes less, brighter eye and ear LEDs, and four finishes instead of one. Faceplate speed (about 1.2 s) and runtime (about 8 h) are the same.
How is the MK-XVII different from the MK-V?
It is about 12% lighter, runs roughly twice as long (about 8 h against 4 h), opens in about 1.2 seconds instead of 1.8, has brighter LEDs and a five-button remote, and is built from reinforced multi-layer ABS.
Is the Sentinel rechargeable?
Yes. It uses a built-in rechargeable cell good for about four hours active, where the Aegis helmets run on 4 × AA batteries.
Do the helmets come with a stand?
No. The Aegis Display Stand ($79.99) fits the MK-V, MK-L and MK-XVII, and the Titan Helmet Stand ($110) is made for the Titan Prime.
What warranty do they carry?
Five years from delivery on all five helmets and both stands.
Written by the Solis Fortune editorial team. Specifications quoted are the published manufacturer figures for the products linked above; where a supplier publishes no figure we say so rather than estimate one. Regulatory summaries are general information, not legal advice — check the rules that apply where you live before you buy.