Photochromatic vs Polarized Lens – Which lens is for me? 

Understanding goggle lens technology is important to be able to get the most from your swim. In this blog, we compare Photochromatic and Polarized lenses, explaining how they work and when each performs best.

Every goggle lens is designed with a purpose, for different swimming conditions, meaning one lens may suit your swim better than another. Factors such as time of day, whether it be open water or in a pool, or the level of sunlight can influence which lens works best for your swim.

Let’s talk Polarized. 

Our Polarized lens technology featured within our Predator range is designed to perform in bright environments where there is glare. It is ideal for swimming in direct sunlight, and is ideal for reducing glare, minimizing reflections from the water’s surface. It helps you maintain a clear and comfortable vision in your swim. 

Polarized lens are an excellent choice for open water, and/or sunny days, allowing you to focus on your swim without any distraction of harsh lighting or reflections. In addition to this, our polarized lens provides UV protection, helping your eyes stay clear of the sun’s harmful rays. 

Whilst they are suitable for outdoor environments, polarized lenses can also be used for brighter indoor pools with medium lighting levels. 

As Polarized mostly specializes in blocking glare, it is ideal to have a different pair of goggles to better your experience when swimming in different environments. 

*Polarized and Polarized Ultra are different lens. 

Now our Photochromatic lenses. 

Photochromatic lenses are an all-round solution for a variety of swimming conditions. They are designed to react to different light levels, and adapt to the environment. The lenses automatically darken in brighter sunlight to provide a protective tint, whilst remaining clear in low-light environments. The lens also provides UV protection, and can be found on our Predator Flex Titanium Reactor Lens. 

If you decide to go with our Photochromatic lens, it means you won’t need multiple pairs of goggles, as they automatically adapt to different lighting conditions and swimming environments.

Depending on if you want a more specialized goggle or a goggle that does it all – you now know the differences of our Polarized vs Photochromatic.