Jackson HLX 100 Passive Review
Verdict: A very light passive helmet — Jackson states 6 oz for the shell — with a shade 10 IR filter, ANSI Z87.1 and CSA Z94.3, and Jackson's 370 Speed Dial headgear.
It's in the $60–$150 band, with a spec score of 9/100.Compare it with the top picks in our best welding helmets ranking and the best auto-darkening helmets list.
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- Shadefixed 10 IR (passive polycarbonate filter)
- Viewing areaNot published
- Arc sensorsPassive
- SwitchingPassive
- Optical classNot published
- Weight170 g (shell)
- CertificationsANSI Z87.1-2010, CSA Z94.3
- Best forstick · MIG
Who the Jackson Safety HLX 100 Passive is for — and who should skip it
Buy it if: Welders who want the lightest passive shell and may add an auto-darkening filter later.
Skip it if: Anyone wanting more than a 1-year warranty.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Jackson states 6 oz for the Hydraflex shell
- ANSI Z87.1-2010 and CSA Z94.3
- Hard-hat adaptable with Jackson's 187-S adapter; takes Jackson ADFs
Cons
- The 6 oz figure is the shell, so it is not comparable to complete-helmet weights
- 1-year warranty
- Polycarbonate shade 10 filter
Our review
Jackson's page for model 20508 lists a shade 10 IR polycarbonate filter in a 4.5 × 5.25 in size, ANSI Z87.1-2010 and CSA Z94.3, the 370 Speed Dial ratcheting headgear, and a 6 oz weight for the flexible Hydraflex shell.
Jackson also says it can be adapted to a hard hat with the 187-S adapter and fitted with Jackson's NexGen, TrueSight II or Insight filters.
Buyers love the headgear and light weight; adjustability gets mixed comments.
Full specs and sources
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Shade range | fixed 10 IR (passive polycarbonate filter) | Manufacturer |
| Optical class (EN 379) | Not published | — |
| Viewing area | Not published | — |
| Lens / plate size | 4.5 × 5.25 in filter | Manufacturer |
| Arc sensors | Not published | — |
| Switching speed | Not published | — |
| Low-amp TIG rating | Not published | — |
| Certifications | ANSI Z87.1-2010, CSA Z94.3 | Manufacturer |
| Weight | 170 g | Manufacturer 6 oz as stated by Jackson; likely shell without headgear — FLAG for lightweight ranking (not same basis as others) |
| Power | Not published | — |
| Warranty | 1 years | Manufacturer |
Spec score: 9/100 (verified specs only — not a test score)
| Part | Basis | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Optical class | not verified | 0/25 |
| Viewing area | not verified | 0/25 |
| Arc sensors | passive (none) | 0/15 |
| Switching speed | passive (none) | 0/10 |
| Weight | 170 g (shell only — not scored) | 0/10 |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 1/5 |
| Value | $60–$150 | 8/10 |
Alternatives to the Jackson Safety HLX 100 Passive
Miller MP-10 Passive Helmet
Miller's MP-10 is a passive shade 10 helmet with a 4 × 4 in window, ANSI Z87.1+ and CSA Z94.3, and a standard 4.5 × 5.25 in plate you can upgrade to auto-darkening later.
$60–$150
Lincoln Electric Passive Helmet
Lincoln's K2800-1 is a shade 10 passive helmet with ANSI Z87.1, 530 g weight and a 4.5 × 5.25 in plate that accepts a cheater lens.
$60–$150
Where it ranks
Changelog: Oct 2026: First published. Every pick checked against manufacturer specs and Amazon availability.