Overall it is a bit loose on the cheeks, and it becomes even more so over time, it has enough weight with the bottom not being flat, and it bothers me when I carry it but when I drive the weight is not noticeable having a very nice shape, in terms of sound insulation it is moderate when you close the air vents but certainly not bad, of course with the air vents open it has noise like all helmets I think. The visor needs an extra pressure downwards to close 100 percent, if you don't press it while it has reached the last closing step the helmet pulls in minimal air, this of course I imagine is a general issue in helmets because I see that the more expensive ones have a mechanism to secure the visor at the bottom. For the price it is worth it, generally I have understood that if you move within the city you go for something very light, and on a trip you look more at sound insulation and aerodynamics rather than weight. If you want both, you get the Shoei GT Air 2 and you have the best for both conditions