Two things I require in a helmet other than comfort:

1. Has to have MIPS. After a lot of research on this and family experience with TBI, this is well worth any premium.

2. I have to be able to scratch my head through the vents. Drives me nuts if I can't.

So the helmet I have is the POC octal MIPs. Highly recommend it. I wouldn't buy either of the helmets suggested.

J.