3 reasons G5-01 is the world's best helmet:
- Better in every way than 9100XXi FX Air
- Same price point as 9100XXi FX Air
- Shares all essential spares as 9100XXi FX Air (except the grinding visor which is a different shape)
5000+ Happy customers
TRUSTED BY:
9100XXi FX Air
VS
G5-01
Why was 9100XXi FX Air replaced with the G5-01?
Compare them side by side
And see why the G5-01 has replaced the 9100XXi FX Air as the world’s best helmet
| 9100XXi FX Air | G5-01 TW | G5-01 VC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viewing area | Extra large | Largest ever | |
| Battery | 8 hour battery as standard | 12 hour heavy duty battery, designed for professional welders | |
| Task Light | Available with task light (optional extra) | ||
| Suitable For | Stick, MIG, TIG (>1 Amp), Cutting & Grinding | Stick, MIG, TIG (>1 Amp), Cutting & Grinding | |
| Comfort Features | Was the first welding helmet with a comfortable head harness | 6 point head harness, taking comfort and adjustability to the next level for all head sizes | |
| Grind Feature | Grinding visor with large viewing area | Grinding visor 15% larger than 9100XXi FX Air | |
| Unique Features |
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| PAPR Rating | RMPF: 50 (required minimum protection factor) | RMPF: 50 (required minimum protection factor) | |
| Carry bag | Adflo carry bag | Upgraded G5-01 carry bag | |
| Shade Range | 3, 5, 8, 9‑13 | 3, 5, 8, 9‑13 | 3, 5, 8, 9‑14 |
| Lens Technology | True View added in 2017 | True View as standard | |
| Tack Mode (to reduce eye fatigue when tacking) | Variable Colour Mode (3 colour options to best view welds) | ||
Viewing area
| 9100XXi FX Air | G5-01 TW | G5-01 VC |
|---|---|---|
| Extra large | Largest ever | |
Battery
| 9100XXi FX Air | G5-01 TW | G5-01 VC |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hour battery as standard | 12 hour heavy duty battery, designed for professional welders | |
Task Light
| 9100XXi FX Air | G5-01 TW | G5-01 VC |
|---|---|---|
| Available with task light (optional extra) | ||
Suitable For
| 9100XXi FX Air | G5-01 TW | G5-01 VC |
|---|---|---|
| Stick, MIG, TIG (>1 Amp), Cutting & Grinding | Stick, MIG, TIG (>1 Amp), Cutting & Grinding | |
Comfort Features
| 9100XXi FX Air | G5-01 TW | G5-01 VC |
|---|---|---|
| Was the first welding helmet with a comfortable head harness | 6 point head harness, taking comfort and adjustability to the next level for all head sizes | |
Grind Feature
| 9100XXi FX Air | G5-01 TW | G5-01 VC |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding visor with large viewing area | Grinding visor 15% larger than 9100XXi FX Air | |
Unique Features
| 9100XXi FX Air | G5-01 TW | G5-01 VC |
|---|---|---|
| ||
PAPR Rating
| 9100XXi FX Air | G5-01 TW | G5-01 VC |
|---|---|---|
| RMPF: 50 (required minimum protection factor) | RMPF: 50 (required minimum protection factor) | |
Carry bag
| 9100XXi FX Air | G5-01 TW | G5-01 VC |
|---|---|---|
| Adflo carry bag | Upgraded G5-01 carry bag | |
Shade Range
| 9100XXi FX Air | G5-01 TW | G5-01 VC |
|---|---|---|
| 3, 5, 8, 9‑13 | 3, 5, 8, 9‑13 | 3, 5, 8, 9‑14 |
Lens Technology
| 9100XXi FX Air | G5-01 TW | G5-01 VC |
|---|---|---|
| True view added in 2017 | True View | |
| Tack mode (to reduce eye fatigue when tacking) | Variable colour mode (3 colour options to best view welds) | |
3 Reasons you’ll love the Speedglas G5-01
Narrow design for confined spaced
Choose your preferred airflow direction
Removable lens to reduce the weight of the helmet when grinding
Narrow design for confined spaced
Introducing the newest Speedglas innovation:
Variable Colour
Only available in the G5-01 VC
Single colour selection
NORMAL
Variable Colour Mode (3 colour options to best view welds)
NORMAL
COOL
WARM
