After all this testing, topping Consumer Reports’ adult helmet scores is the Trek Starvos WaveCel, which aced almost every test but at the price of over $100. The Ozark Trail Adult Helmet is a more budget-friendly option, costing around $20. It earned perfect test scores for impact absorption and ease of use.

The Trek Starvos WaveCel topped the adult helmet scores, acing almost every test. However, it comes with a hefty price tag of over $100. The Ozark Trail adult helmet, a more budget-friendly option, earned perfect test scores for impact absorption and ease of use.