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Find the Best Aviation Headset for You

Find the Best Aviation Headset for You

It’s Time to Expect More from Your Headset

We are often asked, “What’s the best aviation headset for me?” And our answer is, “It depends.” Your headset is an essential piece of flight equipment, so it's critical to find the right headset that fits your needs. At Lightspeed, our name is a promise that you can expect more. Crisp, clear audio that inspires confidence. All-day comfort without fatigue. Superior ANR and fully customizable audio that delivers in an environment where every decibel and frequency counts. And when it matters most, groundbreaking in-cockpit safety technology that could save your life.

So how are you supposed to figure out which one is right for you and your mission? Hopefully, these guides will help you understand what the benefits and features are in each of our headsets, as well as our competitors. If a Lightspeed headset can do more, why settle for less? Compare headset options and unique feature sets with the charts below.

Zulu 3

$899

Legendary comfort and durability

Active Noise Reduction (ANR)
Comfortable fit
Bluetooth connectivity
Voice recording with app
Kevlar cable
7-year warranty
Kanari® Smart Alert Technology
HearingEQity®
CO sensor
Multiple plug configurations
Interchangeable lithium
ion + AA battery power

Lightspeed Delta Zulu®

$1,199

Expect more out of your headset

Active Noise Reduction (ANR)
Comfortable fit
Bluetooth connectivity
Voice recording with app
Kevlar cable
7-year warranty
Kanari® Smart Alert Technology
HearingEQity®
CO sensor
Multiple plug configurations
Interchangeable lithium
ion + AA battery power
How we compare to

Our Competitors

Two other common manufacturers in the aviation headset market are David Clark and Bose. Both companies have several aviation headsets available, but their flagship headsets are the DC ONE–X and the Bose A30. Both of these premium headsets are most comparable to the Lightspeed Zulu 3 and lack many of the advanced features of the Lightspeed Delta Zulu ANR headset.

DC ONE-X®

$995

Active Noise
Reduction (ANR)
Comfortable fit
Bluetooth connectivity
Voice recording
with app
Kevlar cable
5-year warranty
Kanari® Smart
Alert Technology
HearingEQity®
CO sensor
Multiple plug
configurations
Interchangeable lithium
ion + AA battery power

Bose A30®

$1,299

Active Noise
Reduction (ANR)
Comfortable fit
Bluetooth connectivity
Voice recording
with app
Kevlar cable
5-year warranty
Kanari® Smart
Alert Technology
HearingEQity®
CO sensor
Multiple plug
configurations
Interchangeable lithium
ion + AA battery power