Optrel Panoramaxx Welding Helmet 1010.000

I got what I paid for. High dollar, high quality. It's very light weight, the headgear is very comfortable and the clear state just has to be experienced to believe. I can read a newspaper through it. I have not used the Esab Sentinel but have used the speedglas 9100xxi. Don't think anyone would be disappointed with any of those but for my money I would get this again. Best optical clarity ever. Nice blue but you can still see everything. No fogging. Have not used with hard hat halo so can't speak to that. Definitely not an outside hood though. The features that make this exceptional are negated in direct sunlight. In a shop or in a hole or a tight space, it is unmatched.

As a company, Optrel is great. This hood is the biggest piece of garbage I have ever used. The first hood I got kept flashing me when I would strike an arc. Optrel replaced the hood no questions asked. I get the 2nd hood and immediately I notice the front clear lens would not stay on. I emailed again and was told there was a defect with the hood. They sent another hood. I get a 3rd hood and used it for 3 months, the lens cracked.

They are not playing when they say weld better instantly. My old hoods were holding me back and I am unleashed now I can see everything. One thing nobody including Optrel talks about is the anti fog breathing system. It is very nice and you never have to worry about that. Only con is the headgear wants to fall and you always have to adjust but with this hood you never have to lift so the ton of pros outweigh the single con. Don't listen to the guy that doesn't know what true color is either. It is amazing.

I weld pipe for a living and I've used a variety of hoods from Miller elites, speeglas, Phillips safety solid lens and arc one 2x4 autos.
I used this hood in the field for 3 months, put it through the ringer and heres what you need to know.

PROS- lightweight, comfortable, does NOT fog up, very clear with a blueish/green tint. Grind mode is awesome with the light shade and external button. Blue flasher that reminds you it's in grind mode before you strike an arc is a great feature. Internal charging as well as solar recharging. Sits comfortable without hanging over your head. Auto shade works well, especially in a fab shop situation. AWESOME CUSTOMER SUPPORT. Great sensitivity.

CONS - useless with the sun or outdoors, either stays black or flickers. Outside lens is easily ruined when making tight welds or around obstacles. Lens cracked from the cold weather, optrel replaced it with no hassle (great customer support) headgear allows hood to constantly drop and not stay in upright position. Cheater lens are custom to the hood so you have spares from optrel.
FINAL THOUGHTS
1.Awesome fab shop/indoor hood. 4stars
2. Awful field hood. Buy accordingly. 2stars

Not any clearer than truesight 2!!! Wish I had just kept it!!!!! I just ordered me another one. I guess I will just try to sell the Optrel!!! Nothing wrong with the hood just wasn't for me.

The clarity is unmatched, the auto lens shade feature is the best for TIG welding, and the other features are well designed and very functional. The only problem is the headgear does not have a secure catch to keep it in an up position. It's easy to fix with a glued in piece of plastic.

I love this helmet. Sits comfortably with glasses. I find that I rarely flip the lid up anymore. The non welding state is bright and clear. Tig with sculptural bronze, I can see the pool state so much better then my last helmet. Light and comfortable for hours.

If you are in the market for a higher end hood and you've found yourself considering this one just buy it. You will not be disappointed!

This is a really nice helmet, smooth operation of head gear & comfortable. I did ding my nose under my glasses initially; it's really close but that's how you get that panoramic view. My face is thin and the overall affect is it of the shield right there but so far no fogging or anything. Will update this review if something develops.

Field of view is amazing and the features of the helmet are excellent

This helmet is really nice. Huge upgrade from my $79 entry level helmet. The light state is so clear it's unbelievable and. the view of the arc and puddle are stunning. My welds have improved a lot since I started using this helmet. It works good with glasses and the Miller half mask respirator. Expensive, but well worth it. Cyberweld was wonderful to deal with; great price and fast shipping.

They description of this hood is misleading. It is not true color, it is tinted green. Wish I would have known that.

Worth every penny!

Very cool helmet. After spending some time getting familiar with the adjustments and getting it set to my preferences I used it mig welding. The view is awesome and works great! The way the lens fits close to your eyes gives the helmet a light weight feeling. Well balanced weight distribution. Also with your nose being in it's own area sweat isn't dripping onto the lens. It's a great investment if you do much welding.

This helmet is incredible and nothing like I have ever used. I have always been a Jackson fan, but the Swiss have really knocked it out of the park. This helmet is super light, has a wide angle of view and adjusts to your welding amps automatically. Works fine with glasses on too.

I've had many helmets speed glass, miller, Esab, tru sight by far hands down best hood. I'd never buy anything else

In the 20 years I've been welding I've used the worst harbor freight garbage hoods to the highest end Miller and 3M hoods. This Panaramax hood is, by far, the best I've ever used. I describe it like going from DVD to Blu-Ray or 1080 to 4K. It's that good.

Thanks cyberweld for the timely shipping. This hood is as advertised. The clarity is just that clear and clean. I actually thought something was wrong with how clear the initial welding was. I was just not use to this. The controls work very well and are precise. I debated for 2 months about this purchase, watched all the videos. I do not impulse buy......this helmet is just what I was looking for! Don't labor on this purchase get it and don't look back.

Great helmet. Switching speed is top notch, field of view is leaps and bounds over conventional sized lenses, weight balance while welding makes it seem like it isn't even there. The color while welding is a yellowish blue, hard to describe really but I like it. I really can't think of anything bad to say about it other than the sensitivity even when turned on minimum setting still picks up the guy in the next booth welding through a yellow plastic barrier. I weld almost non-stop for a 10 hour shift and have very little if any fatigue at the end of the day.

I was skeptical of getting used to the goggle-like configuration of this helmet the first few times I tried it on and had to make several adjustments. Since then, I have learned to like this a lot. The Panoramasxx is the first 'professional' helmet that I own. The auto function works well and I learned that sensitivity needs to be turned way up for light duty TIG or you'll get flashed. Fit and adjustment is good and the secondary adjustment for closer - farther to the inner lens is a bonus. The main helmet body is very light but is fairly rigid and fits well. Auto-darkening lens view quality is good whether welding or in the off state. The outer curved plastic protector is relatively soft and scratches and mars easily. However, I have cleared most blemishes to date with a quick swipe or two across a buffing wheel.