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Oakley Prizm Snow Lens Types: Complete Guide 2025

Lenses are the heart of a snowboard goggle. Oakley developed Prizm™ Snow technology, specifically designed to optimize contrast and snow perception in different lighting conditions. Below, we analyze the main types of Oakley lenses and in which situations they work best.

Lenses for intense sunglasses

Prizm Black Iridium

  • Light transmission : low (VLT 5–6%).

  • Ideal for : clear, sunny days, protects against intense glare.

  • Color : Dark tone with elegant mirror finish.

Prizm Jade Iridium / Prizm Sapphire Iridium

  • Light transmission : medium-low (VLT 13–15%).

  • Ideal for : sunny or partly cloudy conditions.

  • Style : vibrant green or blue highlights.

Versatile lenses (mixed conditions)

Prizm Torch Iridium

  • Light transmission : medium (VLT 17–20%).

  • Ideal for : all-mountain use, when the day starts out sunny but changes to clouds.

  • Advantage : balanced contrast for different environments.

Prizm Rose Gold Iridium

  • Light transmission : medium (VLT ~21%).

  • Ideal for : variable days, with flat snow or diffuse light.

  • Style : warm and modern finish.

Low light or storm lenses

Prizm HI Pink Iridium

  • Light transmission : high (VLT 35–46%).

  • Ideal for : cloudy days, heavy snowfall or night sessions.

  • Advantage : Maximizes visibility in low light conditions.

Prizm Persimmon / Prizm Argon

  • Light transmission : medium-high (VLT 30–40%).

  • Ideal for : improving contrast in flat snow and low light.

  • Typical use : freeride on grey or foggy days.

Exclusive lenses (special editions)

  • Prizm Iced : unique finish featured in Oakley athlete collections (Jamie Anderson, Colby Stevenson, Mikaela Shiffrin).

  • Prizm Clear : Non-tinted option for nighttime conditions or indoor competitions.

Tips for choosing your Oakley lens

  1. Buy more than one lens : A pack with sun and low-light options covers all conditions.

  2. Pay attention to the VLT (Visible Light Transmission) : the lower the VLT, the darker it is, and the better it is for sunny conditions. The higher the VLT, the brighter it is, and the better it is for storms.

  3. Compatibility with your Oakley glasses : Flow Scape, Flight Deck or Line Miner offer quick-release systems (Switchlock or Ridgelock).

Conclusion

Oakley Prizm Snow lenses are designed for every scenario:

  • Prizm Black / Jade / Sapphire → intense sun.

  • Prizm Torch / Rose Gold → mixed conditions.

  • Prizm HI Pink / Argon → fog and storm.

Find your ideal combination in our Oakley Snow collection of glasses .

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