Been driving professionally for 25+ years and my preference is non polarized, by a long shot. While there are times when driving with polarized lenses are beneficial the mile by mile downsides make it not worth it. The big downside for me is that since polarization is another filter on the lens, less available light will come through the lens. This is a problem while driving on a sunny day while going in and out of shady areas. The shady areas become too dark. It's also a problem on a sunny day when an early or late sun is shining in your face. The polarized filter cuts more of the sun shining on you but then it's harder to see what's right in front of your car. Again it's too dark. Their great when the sun is overhead and there are no shadows to deal with such as buildings or trees. Lesser problems with polarized lens for me are how it's plays with the crack seal that is used for road maintenance. Can make it appear a purple. No thanks. Another issue for me is that since my side windows are tinted, polarized lenses make them harder to see through while casting a slight rainbow of colors. I've stuck with one quality non polarized lens for over a million miles of professional driving. It's a Serengeti 555nm lens. My eyes don't get fatigued while driving all day in the sun and they let enough light through to wear just before the sun rises and after it set and are great on overcast days too. Haven't found anything better.
do you prefer raybans black, grey or B15 or even G15 lenses for driving and which do you think would be best for driving because im thinking something like the aviator classic in the wide 62MM and G15 Lens could be one of the best go tos for driving maybe just overall liveability too.
@@Joey856721 Any of the Ray-Bans I've used (I don't remember which lenses) were too dark. If you're looking for a better driving lens, I can't stress enough to check out the Serengitis 555 lens, imo. It's their gray lens, and not their amber driving lens. Have used them for decades. Just drove this morning with them on just before sunrise. Their great in low light, bright light, shadows and in glaring conditions. I drive in Park City Utah for reference. A high altitude, sunny desert that gets a ton of snow in the winter. That 555 is an all day, everyday lens.
The polarization makes the glasses darker, but that should be properly offset by the glasses tint (less tint for polarized glasses, it's that simple). In the end the translucency of the glasses should always be at a particular, given percentage of the incoming light, regardless of polarization or not. May try some brighter glasses in the first place. I am using polarized glasses for decades when driving, and I vastly prefer them over non polarized ones, particularly in difficult light conditions. They very efficiently remove glare, blinding effects and fuzzy lighting.
First off, I strictly wear only polarized sunglasses. Living in South Florida and when driving on the streets the constant glare from the sun off the windshields of other cars would blind me…. for me the benefits of polarized sunglasses far outweigh the negatives
I’m in the same exact boat. I live in SWFL and I can’t wear sunglasses that aren’t polarized. This sun is brutal, and I like being able to see while I drive lmao
As a professional eyewear manufacturer, I'd like to share my perspective on polarized sunglasses. Firstly, polarized lenses are designed to meet the needs of specific scenarios, such as fishing, hiking, driving, and other outdoor activities. When wearing polarized sunglasses, we can better eliminate glare, allowing for clearer vision without being disturbed by reflections. However, as the video creator mentioned, there are certain driving situations where polarized lenses might not accurately render road conditions, potentially leading to misjudgments by the driver and incorrect reactions while driving. Nowadays, during long trips, many people rely on navigation systems. When wearing polarized lenses, it can be difficult to see the screen on a smartphone or in-car navigation system, which can be frustrating. Despite these issues, polarized lenses are generally very suitable for driving. However, there's a significant issue with the affordable polarized sunglasses on the market today: most polarized sunglasses under $80 typically use TAC (Triacetate Cellulose) polarized lenses. The advantage of TAC lenses is that they are inexpensive and lightweight, with manufacturers usually opting for 0.74mm or 1.1mm thicknesses. However, the primary material of TAC lenses tends to shrink and deform easily, and the polarized film is sandwiched between TAC layers using water-soluble glue. If the lenses are exposed to seawater or freshwater for an extended period, they can delaminate, rendering them unusable-a problem many consumers have likely encountered. Additionally, because TAC material is prone to shrinkage, manufacturers tend to cut the lenses larger, which can result in the lenses, particularly the 0.74mm thick ones, being severely compressed when fitted into frames. This compression can alter the optical performance of the lenses, causing the prism and diopter values to exceed industry standards significantly. This is why some people may feel dizzy when wearing polarized sunglasses-it's due to these distortions. Moreover, due to a lack of professionalism among some manufacturers, the polarization axis is not always properly aligned during the cutting process. If the polarization axis of the two lenses in a pair of sunglasses is not aligned correctly, it can reduce the effectiveness of the polarization and cause significant discomfort to the wearer. This issue is often found in cheaper polarized sunglasses. On the other hand, materials like CR39, nylon, or glass have much better optical performance compared to TAC lenses, which is why designer brands never use TAC. If polarized lenses are needed, they typically use CR39, nylon, or glass polarized lenses. There's also PC (polycarbonate) polarized lenses, though these are generally used in sports eyewear. Due to cost considerations, most polarized sunglasses under $80 opt for TAC lenses. If you’re considering polarized sunglasses under $40, I recommend avoiding them because the quality of TAC lenses in this price range often comes with many issues from production. So, if you're looking for daily wear and are more focused on fashion and sun protection, non-polarized sunglasses are an excellent choice. However, if you need sunglasses for functional purposes such as fishing or hiking, I recommend choosing polarized sunglasses.
thank you for this ultra important info, now i know why i prefer my $10 (NZ) sunnies over my $40 polarised ones. seriously super useful info, won't find that info on websites!
Get Fuse AMP polarised colour enhancing lenses. Kinda insane what they created. You have to try it to believe. I went for a mirror glacier for my RB 3119, and it's like the world got an update from 4K to 8K HDR.
I guess if I were an lcd screen addict then non polarized might make sense but I think people are missing a point. Most sunglasses, whether polarized or not, are too dark to read phone screens while outside in bright sun. Also I can see my screens just fine with polarized lenses because most screens aren’t polarized vertically these days. Further, if those lcd screens are that big a deal to you, Revo polarized lenses are fine for these screens. As far as driving? Well if you like seeing the reflections on the inside of your windshield go for it. The only advantage I see in non polarized is the ability to be a one piece lens as opposed to sandwich construction Cheers
I got my first polarized sunglasses this year and I can’t go back. While driving, going to the beach, and just walking around the glare is not there which I love! It’s so nice! To each their own though!!
Biggest pro of polarized for me is limitation of inside-lens glare. Unless you're wearing an ugly pair of wraparounds, light will reflect the image of your own face and eyes on the inside of your lenses when the sun is at certain angles. This effect is reduced when wearing the polarized version of the same glasses. Also, being able to see better through the windshields of other cars so you can see what other drivers are paying attention to, or not paying attention to, is also a plus.
The sunglass lenses, reducing reflections on the inside of the lens actually has nothing to do with the polarization. Now I can totally understand why you would come to that conclusion when you are comparing a pair of non-polarized ray ban sunglasses against a pair of polarized ones. And that’s because Rayban adds a better anti-reflective material on the backside of their polarized lenses they also add oleophobic coatings to their polarized lenses as well. Those two coatings have nothing to do with the actual polarizer filter on the lens!
@@ShadeReview Good to know. I've also noticed the same deal with several polarized vs non-polarized Persols in addition to Ray Bans. Maybe Luxottica does this across a few of its lines?
Polarized glass is made specifically for glare attenuation, mainly from water. Is a nonsense discussing if one or another is better because they are situations on one will be better than the other. I have both, just simple as that
I think it really depends on the activity. My driving glasses are polarized since I like to not have the glare off other cars windows. Also when pumping gas I know the station has a roof for shade so I just take the sunglasses off. They are also nice for walks along the river or fishing. I definitely would want them when going to the ocean since a lot of glare comes off of the water and even the sand. The sand is also true for in the winter when it’s snowy and you want the extra glare protection. I do however also have non polarized sunglasses which are good for when I know I will be in and out of doors often or using technology that I know will not work well with the polarized glasses. All this said when it comes to sunglasses one option is not for everybody. If it was Shade Review would have just one review of the one frame everyone should get.
I have degenerative myopia and one of the symptoms is light sensitivity. Almost all of my 19 pairs of sunglasses are polarised asides from, a pair of Ray Ban 3686 and a pair of Vuanet Legend 06 which have amazing clarity.
The benefits of polarized are outweigh any negatives for me. I don't have any issues with LED/LCD screens. I even wear polarized lenses when I skydive and my altimeter is an LCD screen.
I think it depends on the style of glasses too. I have Ray Ban aviators that aren't polarized and those things get massive glare quite often. I think it's because the frame is so small and the lense so big that light is able to hit the inside of the lens more than it normally would. If I was going to get another pair of aviators I would definitely go polarized. As for a normal thicker plastic wayfarer-esque pair of glasses I dont think polarization would matter as much.
When you wear tinted lenses that make your pupils dilate, it is super important that they have as many additional flash-blocking coatings as possible to protect the delicate interior of the eyeball. It is better to have a lighter lens tint, e.g. 60-80%, than no additional coatings (they usually block 85-90%). The best solution (and unfortunately the most expensive) is a polarized lens pre-tinted 20-30% with a photochromic coating.
I never thought of polarized sunglasses affecting your ability to see water or black ice on the road, good to know! Just shows your never too old to learn something new and I've been driving since 1965 when I just turned 15 years old! Thanks
I agree. I just got a new pair of prescription sunglasses and opted for polarised to see what all the fuss was about. I was super excited and from what I'd read I was expecting clearer crisper vision but I found the opposite to be true. I was super disappointed as everyone seems to love them and I wanted to as well! For me the polarised lenses made everything seem strangley artificial and over-darkened and the colours were distorted and they didn't provide the crisp natural image I enjoy with my non polarised lenses. The polarised lenses created a strange uncomfortable feeling in my vision where an element of natural light was missing and that made things less clear for me. I'm sure they are amazing for those times where there is a large amount of glare such as near on on a body of water or damp roads when the sun is bright but for the majority of the time non polarised feel like they give me a much comfortable overall vision experience. I think going forward I will be using non polarised for my daily usage and have a pair of polarised for those uncommonly bright refractive environments. I'm glad I'm not the only one who didn't love the polarised effect!
On the water, you pretty much always want polarized. I'm under the impression that snow glare isn't so uniformly polarized so you just need to use tinting to reduce it, and polarization can make it harder to see ice on the road, for example. Most ski goggles also aren't polarized. A few are, but I think they do a sort of half polarization, where the polarizer isn't so opaque.
Not filtering specular reflections is as much disadvantage as its advantage. When sun is low and anywhere in front, glare from under sun visor destroys visibility fast.
def pros & cons to both. My solution is to just own 2 sunglasses: one polarized & one non-polarized. Both Randolphs. I typically reach for the non-polarized sunglasses 70% of the time
Can't see the avionics while flying when wearing polarized sunglasses. It is also annoying to use a phone wearing them. Non-polarized still protect my eyes perfectly without any downsides.
Yesterday realized that polarized classes with motorcycle helmet visor is like acid tripping. The sky colors change from yellow to blue and to purple and red. Worst when light comes from the side.
If you are driving wearing a helmet. The helmet either is already polarized, tinted, or the polarization filter is making the stresses in the curved lens of the helmet visible by showing a "rainbow" like effect. But polarized sunglasses don't affect the sky, or foliage.
I am a photographer and the seeing alteration is catastrophic. Can't say how many times I have thought I took a great image when what I was seeing was just enhanced by my polarised sun glasses and I am not a big fan of pictures taken with a polarising filter on the lens. It is amazing to me how difficult it is to find sunglasses with no polarization and neutral gray lenses. Tints screw up seeing as well.
I am a photographer as well. When taking pictures of things such as cars, you use your CPL (Polarized) Filter to control the glare on the windshield and body of the vehicle. Same goes for a body of water in your background, you control the glare you have there as well. All personal preference, but my main question is, why tf are you shooting with Sunglasses on in the first place? (regardless of Viewfinder or LiveView LCD shooting with polarized shades or not). If you’re not getting the effects you want, you can always post process in LightRoom
The conclusion i get is Polarized for hot-equator line places, and Non-polarized is for the other. The positive of polarized being able to counter sun glare benefit people from those places immensely since there's not gonna snow there anyways.
Polarized sunglasses only protect you from horizontal glare. Light that gets reflected off of horizontal surfaces has horizontal waves that can shine in ur eyes and be annoying. So if youre fishing or anywhere that theres a horizontal reflective surface, then yea polarized sunglasses are amazing. They have a ton of horizontal microscopic lines running across them which is what causes the lcd screen distortion since those screens rely on a perpendicular grid of tiny lights
I used to buy and wear only Maui Jim polarized sunglasses, which are excellent glasses, until I bought my first pair of Randolph non-polarized aviator glasses, and now I find that I choose the non-polarized glasses.They just feel more natural. The one exception is the beach. There is nothing like Maui Jim's on the beach.
so there might be a like newton rule of polarization, polarized agains polarized, so if this is the rule why we should hate Polarized Sunglasses, and they are sunglasses not display glasses
True there are downsides but I'm part of the fair-skinned blue-eye crew with a super sensitivity to bright lights and glares. I also use them for running and the glare off the road and during winter from snow is migraine-inducing. I have to have polarized lenses.
It's down to personal conveniences and situations. I switch beetween 3 pairs of glasses which are all fantastic and equally essential to me: 1/ oakley sapphire Prizm Polarised (water conditions or driving on very sunny days). 2/ Julbo renagade photochromic (2-3) glare control glare control (ie semi-polarised). Everyday and sea on clowdy days. Amazing in the way they do not alter the actual picture as the oakley prizm do , they just protect. 3/ Julbo shiel 2-4 (non polarised). Sports (except for water sports where I use the Oakleys) and extreme sunny days or snow because they move to the category 4 protection, quite dark but soooo useful in extreme conditions. Life is about compromise.😊 when you only have sunglasses issues, you don't have much issues do you!!!🎉
Reason 1. I am fine taking my lases off while in the petrol station or any shop. Reason 2. Pixel 7 pro, it's ok for reading text, yes you get artefacts if the screen is tilted. Do not bother me I try not to use my phone while on the move. Reason 3. Agreed. Reason 4. In UK there is no issue with snow, aquaplaning depends on your driving habits and how experienced you are, I always use polarized glasses. I only use it for when it is a bright sunny day. I would still choose a Polarised lens.
@@Ndrew556 At one point in the video it seemed that he was implying that polarized sunglasses somehow lack anti-UV protection. Point of my comment was that they can have such protective coatings just as often as non-polarized ones do. Non-polarized sunglasses are essentially like neutral density (ND) filters. They reduce the overall intensity of light without preferentially blocking specific orientations. But in order to reduce glare, you need to specifically block horizontally polarized light.
@@nickm7911 yeah, but even the cheapest sunglasses protect you from all 3 types of UV light, only fakes and extremely cheap sunglasses won’t have it, that has been the norm since the late 70s
I used to say only polarized all the time. Till I purchased Ray Ban Justin's blue lenses. Now unless I'm on the water or near the water. I prefer the Ray Ban non polorized lenses. It's all subjective and great points were made about phones, electronic dash boards etc. But for all those only polorized folks. Try Ray Ban dark blue lenses think there g-15 but blue really nice. Almost seem clearer than the g-15 green polorized glasses.
For me the only reason I want non-polarized sunlasses is because of Head Up Display in my car. Non-polarized allow me to see the projection on my windshield of my speed, maps, blind spot warnings, etc. I gladly will deal with occasional glare in order to see my HUD clearly.
Yeah. Go and try it out what fits you best. It depends on so many factors that only you can decide after trying. Or buy 2 cheaper glasses to test long time. And then get your perfect pair if you know. Or if you can afford buy 2 great pairs. One with and one without polarization. But I mostly prefer polarized, esp. for driving I love my glasses with Transition Drivewear lenses.
These are some great pointers for polarized vs non- I had always assumed the polarized were blocking more light and allowed you to see through glare, but I never thought of the depth perception impacts. Should probably do a video on clear frame glasses eventually. They are nice for walking around in outside, and being out in the sun. But for driving, they are extremely distracting and annoying to wear because of how much fringe light they allow to come in through the edge of the lenses. There is constant glare points in the lens, no matter how good of a lens the frame has.
I really doubt it affects depth perception much, you know depth perception that thing which is based off the gap between your eyes that polarised lenses do not effect, does less light cause this of what coz I don't see how this would occur
I love how I don't see the reflection of my dash when I'm driving, this is why I use a polarised pair of sunglasses when driving a car or truck, on a motorcycle I don't care at all either is fine
It was good to hear the reasons and I agree for using technology and in some cars it can mess with displays. It’s best to see if that will be an issue in your car with a cheap pair before investing in a premium pair. I do however feel a lot of the examples are the once in a blue moon situation and often times take knowing the situation you find yourself in. Probably 99% of the time you leave home you will know if polarized or non polarized is the right choice.
Agree about the detail in wet weather BUT personally have had many cases of glare in the afternoon full sun that totally blinded me save for my poarized ray-bans...also flashes of glare off car windows and chrome...much more likely to encounter that when driving. I'll keep the polarized.
Non-polarized tints are richer. Randolph AGX is certainly greener without polarization. I do prefer my Maui Jims on sunny beach days, tho. Or on a sunny day after a rain.
Absolutely! Thats something I accidentally edited out of video you also have a more crisp lens with none polar vs polar because it’s a single lens instead of two lenses sandwiched against each other with the polarizer filter which makes them less sharp
Polarized glasses for Driving and Beach in CA, better vision for driving and protection from the Sun/glare. Non polarized for photoshoots because colorway options are more abundant than depending on outfit
Polarized are way better for cutting glare. It all depends on your usage. Often non-polarized are fine but for long spells of time in high albedo areas where there’s a lot of glare then they’re way better. I can’t imagine spending a day on the water without polarized glasses. If you’re fishing you can see better into the water.
This seems a bit disingenuous here. You have to hold the lens a certain way for this to happen. I highly doubt people are twisting their heads into awkward positions to let this happen Just by wearing polarized lenz I only noticed the effect on screens a handful of times.
Great points you raised. I find polarized brown tint to be low fatigue for long drives in warmer weather. I'm using non-polarized dark gray lenses on snow lately for the reasons you gave on icy winter roads.
Polarized sunglasses effectively cuts out all glare reflected onto your windshield from the dashboard, as well as glare from the road surfaces, and cuts down significantly on glare reflected off shiny chrome bumpers from pickemup trucks or other vehicles. I'll never go back to non-polarized sunglasses for driving. Just look at the other comments, especially the one viewer from South Florida. I'm in Michigan and the polarized lenses are a huge benefit driving under bright sunny conditions. A lot of the more modern displays from phones and touch screens are now compatible with polarized sunglasses. For outdoor activities, I kind of prefer non-polarized. Also not many, if any, MIL-PRF rated ballistic lenses are polarized. I contacted one of the OEMs about this and they said it had to do with the manufacturing process. If you look at a MIL-PRF Oakley M Frame lens and compare its thickness to a regular Oakley lens, it is fairly dramatic.
I have a serious visual disability and generally prefer polarised to minimise glare and it seems to help depth perception. I certainly prefer the price of non polorised! However, have you ever looked at Vuanet? I have a pair of Legend 06 as worn by Daniel Craig in NO Time To Die. The Brown Lynx lenses are amazing and I don't believe they are Polorised. After seeing your review of the RB4330 CH I've bought a pair as featured, overall very pleased, blur mirror but finfn the lense more green looking through it. Beats the G15 easily.
Once I got I got my first polarized glasses will never got back to non polarized. Baseball players don’t use polarized because of depth perception but for driving they are king 👑
If you live near an ocean (especially towards the southeast/west U.S.) then go polarized. You dont need, but your eyes will thank you. Even cheapo polarized is better than none in those areas
wrong info. when you look at digital screen as you show on this by wearing the poloarized glasses, it is not blurring or destroying the digital letters disappearing . . . . you are a liar. . . . since i tried like that u said, but didnt have any effect like you saying . . . .
I haven't used any non polarized sunglasses for like a decade (besides the spare pair in my car in case i forget the main pair) and the disadvantaged you mentioned are not important at all. I can see just fine on my s24 screen, i don't mind having to raise them a little if i cant see the display of the parking meter or whatever. Polarized just offers me a good and uniform way of seeing the sunny world. Oh and i can also take pictures with my camera. The display is a bit harder to see, true, but if i use the EVF there s no issue at all
"They're natural, crisp, a pure" .. "They don't affect screens" (screens are not natural) This video feels like an opinion that you're trying to justify with some nonsense phrases.. Not all lenses are the same, nor could they be compared so generally..
Pilots are not allowed to wear polarized lenses. Screens everywhere. Cars, planes, phones, fast food menus. I hate polarized lenses. The fact that they cost more adds insult to injury. I really like some costas and maui jims but they are all polarized.
@@ShadeReview actually it is not clickbait. Since this is a personal reference to your taste I actually did not look at it for the last 3 months!!! It is only now I realise that it is a general video for general public
If you wear hard contact lens you want the polarized lens, might be the same with people with soft lens. We see a ton of more glare than a person with normal vision.
Been driving professionally for 25+ years and my preference is non polarized, by a long shot.
While there are times when driving with polarized lenses are beneficial the mile by mile downsides make it not worth it. The big downside for me is that since polarization is another filter on the lens, less available light will come through the lens. This is a problem while driving on a sunny day while going in and out of shady areas. The shady areas become too dark. It's also a problem on a sunny day when an early or late sun is shining in your face. The polarized filter cuts more of the sun shining on you but then it's harder to see what's right in front of your car. Again it's too dark. Their great when the sun is overhead and there are no shadows to deal with such as buildings or trees.
Lesser problems with polarized lens for me are how it's plays with the crack seal that is used for road maintenance. Can make it appear a purple. No thanks. Another issue for me is that since my side windows are tinted, polarized lenses make them harder to see through while casting a slight rainbow of colors.
I've stuck with one quality non polarized lens for over a million miles of professional driving. It's a Serengeti 555nm lens. My eyes don't get fatigued while driving all day in the sun and they let enough light through to wear just before the sun rises and after it set and are great on overcast days too. Haven't found anything better.
Incredible and truly insightful comment thanks so much for taking the time to share your expertise!
My phone looks better and it's just a cheap Samsung
do you prefer raybans black, grey or B15 or even G15 lenses for driving and which do you think would be best for driving because im thinking something like the aviator classic in the wide 62MM and G15 Lens could be one of the best go tos for driving maybe just overall liveability too.
@@Joey856721 Any of the Ray-Bans I've used (I don't remember which lenses) were too dark. If you're looking for a better driving lens, I can't stress enough to check out the Serengitis 555 lens, imo. It's their gray lens, and not their amber driving lens. Have used them for decades. Just drove this morning with them on just before sunrise. Their great in low light, bright light, shadows and in glaring conditions. I drive in Park City Utah for reference. A high altitude, sunny desert that gets a ton of snow in the winter. That 555 is an all day, everyday lens.
The polarization makes the glasses darker, but that should be properly offset by the glasses tint (less tint for polarized glasses, it's that simple). In the end the translucency of the glasses should always be at a particular, given percentage of the incoming light, regardless of polarization or not. May try some brighter glasses in the first place. I am using polarized glasses for decades when driving, and I vastly prefer them over non polarized ones, particularly in difficult light conditions. They very efficiently remove glare, blinding effects and fuzzy lighting.
First off, I strictly wear only polarized sunglasses. Living in South Florida and when driving on the streets the constant glare from the sun off the windshields of other cars would blind me…. for me the benefits of polarized sunglasses far outweigh the negatives
I’m in the same exact boat. I live in SWFL and I can’t wear sunglasses that aren’t polarized. This sun is brutal, and I like being able to see while I drive lmao
Me too, try washing your car without polarization, its agony
Dude lives inside
This guy is such an idiot
I have ceramic tint on my car and I can't wear polarized glasses because it causes a weird rainbow/almost chameleon effect. It's odd and not good.
As a professional eyewear manufacturer, I'd like to share my perspective on polarized sunglasses. Firstly, polarized lenses are designed to meet the needs of specific scenarios, such as fishing, hiking, driving, and other outdoor activities. When wearing polarized sunglasses, we can better eliminate glare, allowing for clearer vision without being disturbed by reflections. However, as the video creator mentioned, there are certain driving situations where polarized lenses might not accurately render road conditions, potentially leading to misjudgments by the driver and incorrect reactions while driving.
Nowadays, during long trips, many people rely on navigation systems. When wearing polarized lenses, it can be difficult to see the screen on a smartphone or in-car navigation system, which can be frustrating. Despite these issues, polarized lenses are generally very suitable for driving. However, there's a significant issue with the affordable polarized sunglasses on the market today: most polarized sunglasses under $80 typically use TAC (Triacetate Cellulose) polarized lenses. The advantage of TAC lenses is that they are inexpensive and lightweight, with manufacturers usually opting for 0.74mm or 1.1mm thicknesses.
However, the primary material of TAC lenses tends to shrink and deform easily, and the polarized film is sandwiched between TAC layers using water-soluble glue. If the lenses are exposed to seawater or freshwater for an extended period, they can delaminate, rendering them unusable-a problem many consumers have likely encountered. Additionally, because TAC material is prone to shrinkage, manufacturers tend to cut the lenses larger, which can result in the lenses, particularly the 0.74mm thick ones, being severely compressed when fitted into frames. This compression can alter the optical performance of the lenses, causing the prism and diopter values to exceed industry standards significantly. This is why some people may feel dizzy when wearing polarized sunglasses-it's due to these distortions.
Moreover, due to a lack of professionalism among some manufacturers, the polarization axis is not always properly aligned during the cutting process. If the polarization axis of the two lenses in a pair of sunglasses is not aligned correctly, it can reduce the effectiveness of the polarization and cause significant discomfort to the wearer. This issue is often found in cheaper polarized sunglasses.
On the other hand, materials like CR39, nylon, or glass have much better optical performance compared to TAC lenses, which is why designer brands never use TAC. If polarized lenses are needed, they typically use CR39, nylon, or glass polarized lenses. There's also PC (polycarbonate) polarized lenses, though these are generally used in sports eyewear. Due to cost considerations, most polarized sunglasses under $80 opt for TAC lenses. If you’re considering polarized sunglasses under $40, I recommend avoiding them because the quality of TAC lenses in this price range often comes with many issues from production.
So, if you're looking for daily wear and are more focused on fashion and sun protection, non-polarized sunglasses are an excellent choice. However, if you need sunglasses for functional purposes such as fishing or hiking, I recommend choosing polarized sunglasses.
Your one comment informed me more than this video. Thank you
Makes way much more sense now, thank you bv!
thank you for this ultra important info, now i know why i prefer my $10 (NZ) sunnies over my $40 polarised ones. seriously super useful info, won't find that info on websites!
If you suffer astigmatism, polarized lenses really help
After watching and reading the comments, I have zero idea what to get
Get Fuse AMP polarised colour enhancing lenses. Kinda insane what they created. You have to try it to believe. I went for a mirror glacier for my RB 3119, and it's like the world got an update from 4K to 8K HDR.
Go and try it
@@JeZZGro How DARE you suggest that?! 😉 jk I got some and kinda like 'em. Thx 'Gro
U dont need them unless youre going near a body of water or any horizontal surface that reflects light
@@cynabonabelle Or driving a car in trafic, and sunlight from reflection.
I will only ever buy polarized sunglasses, who gives a shit about phones and screens, more bothered about my eyes being protected.
Yeah, and not being blinded by cars during the sun's peak hours.
There are Non-polarized with UV-protection also.
I know that guy is ridiculous.
What protection do you believe polarized lenses offer your eye health over non-polarized?
I guess if I were an lcd screen addict then non polarized might make sense but I think people are missing a point. Most sunglasses, whether polarized or not, are too dark to read phone screens while outside in bright sun. Also I can see my screens just fine with polarized lenses because most screens aren’t polarized vertically these days. Further, if those lcd screens are that big a deal to you, Revo polarized lenses are fine for these screens. As far as driving? Well if you like seeing the reflections on the inside of your windshield go for it. The only advantage I see in non polarized is the ability to be a one piece lens as opposed to sandwich construction
Cheers
I got my first polarized sunglasses this year and I can’t go back. While driving, going to the beach, and just walking around the glare is not there which I love! It’s so nice! To each their own though!!
I cant drive without polarised sunglasses in sunny conditions
Me neither 👍🏼
🙋♀️pilots glasses are great
Sure, you can.
Biggest pro of polarized for me is limitation of inside-lens glare. Unless you're wearing an ugly pair of wraparounds, light will reflect the image of your own face and eyes on the inside of your lenses when the sun is at certain angles. This effect is reduced when wearing the polarized version of the same glasses. Also, being able to see better through the windshields of other cars so you can see what other drivers are paying attention to, or not paying attention to, is also a plus.
The sunglass lenses, reducing reflections on the inside of the lens actually has nothing to do with the polarization. Now I can totally understand why you would come to that conclusion when you are comparing a pair of non-polarized ray ban sunglasses against a pair of polarized ones. And that’s because Rayban adds a better anti-reflective material on the backside of their polarized lenses they also add oleophobic coatings to their polarized lenses as well. Those two coatings have nothing to do with the actual polarizer filter on the lens!
@@ShadeReview Good to know. I've also noticed the same deal with several polarized vs non-polarized Persols in addition to Ray Bans. Maybe Luxottica does this across a few of its lines?
Polarized glass is made specifically for glare attenuation, mainly from water. Is a nonsense discussing if one or another is better because they are situations on one will be better than the other.
I have both, just simple as that
Thanks for the comment, I definitely agree!
@@ShadeReview not what your title said
I’m wearing polarized 24/7 I love them because it allows me to see the world completely different. It’s fun.
Very valid point! 😎
Damn.. Even at night? 😝
@@aegontargaryen8934 Polarized Glasses are not that dark. so yah. you can wear it at night actually.
@@aegontargaryen8934he’s not Corey Hart
I live in Ireland. What are sunglasses?
sunglasses are glasses with darker tint for outdoors activities.
@@erwin734 whoooosh
@giorgio.
Yeah, I know.
@@mrtbag2730I think Erwin was going along with your joke.
None. Grand!
I think it really depends on the activity. My driving glasses are polarized since I like to not have the glare off other cars windows. Also when pumping gas I know the station has a roof for shade so I just take the sunglasses off.
They are also nice for walks along the river or fishing. I definitely would want them when going to the ocean since a lot of glare comes off of the water and even the sand. The sand is also true for in the winter when it’s snowy and you want the extra glare protection.
I do however also have non polarized sunglasses which are good for when I know I will be in and out of doors often or using technology that I know will not work well with the polarized glasses.
All this said when it comes to sunglasses one option is not for everybody. If it was Shade Review would have just one review of the one frame everyone should get.
I have degenerative myopia and one of the symptoms is light sensitivity. Almost all of my 19 pairs of sunglasses are polarised asides from, a pair of Ray Ban 3686 and a pair of Vuanet Legend 06 which have amazing clarity.
The benefits of polarized are outweigh any negatives for me. I don't have any issues with LED/LCD screens. I even wear polarized lenses when I skydive and my altimeter is an LCD screen.
I think it depends on the style of glasses too. I have Ray Ban aviators that aren't polarized and those things get massive glare quite often. I think it's because the frame is so small and the lense so big that light is able to hit the inside of the lens more than it normally would. If I was going to get another pair of aviators I would definitely go polarized. As for a normal thicker plastic wayfarer-esque pair of glasses I dont think polarization would matter as much.
I also prefer unpolarized unless I'm on water or snow. Plus the cost.
I also sell premium eyewear for a living.
When you wear tinted lenses that make your pupils dilate, it is super important that they have as many additional flash-blocking coatings as possible to protect the delicate interior of the eyeball. It is better to have a lighter lens tint, e.g. 60-80%, than no additional coatings (they usually block 85-90%). The best solution (and unfortunately the most expensive) is a polarized lens pre-tinted 20-30% with a photochromic coating.
I am also in non polarized camp. With polarized sunglasses i cannot see my navigation screen properly.
Can't believe this guy called this subject controversial!
Polarizing is the word he wanted, polarizing.
I in fact love polarized glasses for working on my MacBook out in sunny conditions as it effectively reduces glare on a glossy screen.
I never thought of polarized sunglasses affecting your ability to see water or black ice on the road, good to know! Just shows your never too old to learn something new and I've been driving since 1965 when I just turned 15 years old! Thanks
I agree. I just got a new pair of prescription sunglasses and opted for polarised to see what all the fuss was about. I was super excited and from what I'd read I was expecting clearer crisper vision but I found the opposite to be true. I was super disappointed as everyone seems to love them and I wanted to as well! For me the polarised lenses made everything seem strangley artificial and over-darkened and the colours were distorted and they didn't provide the crisp natural image I enjoy with my non polarised lenses. The polarised lenses created a strange uncomfortable feeling in my vision where an element of natural light was missing and that made things less clear for me. I'm sure they are amazing for those times where there is a large amount of glare such as near on on a body of water or damp roads when the sun is bright but for the majority of the time non polarised feel like they give me a much comfortable overall vision experience. I think going forward I will be using non polarised for my daily usage and have a pair of polarised for those uncommonly bright refractive environments. I'm glad I'm not the only one who didn't love the polarised effect!
Wow I had no idea! so much helpful info in this video
Thanks for watching!
You summarized what I felt but wasn’t quite sure about how polarized affects my vision. Just found them harder to see out of. Thanks for the help 👍
The trick is to use a lightly or medium tinted polarized sunglass.
Literally said nothing in this video to prevent me from wearing polarized lenses.
This video was not intended to prevent people from wearing polarized sunglasses
Black guys just probably shouldn’t for your own safety
@@juancena6832 shouldn’t what? Wear non-polarized sunglasses?
Great video as always! I have a few pair of non polarized, but 95% of the time, it’s polarized for me.
On the water, you pretty much always want polarized. I'm under the impression that snow glare isn't so uniformly polarized so you just need to use tinting to reduce it, and polarization can make it harder to see ice on the road, for example. Most ski goggles also aren't polarized. A few are, but I think they do a sort of half polarization, where the polarizer isn't so opaque.
„digital experience“ may be a little bit off 😅
Not filtering specular reflections is as much disadvantage as its advantage.
When sun is low and anywhere in front, glare from under sun visor destroys visibility fast.
def pros & cons to both. My solution is to just own 2 sunglasses: one polarized & one non-polarized. Both Randolphs. I typically reach for the non-polarized sunglasses 70% of the time
I completely agree with you, I rather have non polirized lenses.
Can't see the avionics while flying when wearing polarized sunglasses. It is also annoying to use a phone wearing them. Non-polarized still protect my eyes perfectly without any downsides.
Yesterday realized that polarized classes with motorcycle helmet visor is like acid tripping. The sky colors change from yellow to blue and to purple and red. Worst when light comes from the side.
If you are driving wearing a helmet. The helmet either is already polarized, tinted, or the polarization filter is making the stresses in the curved lens of the helmet visible by showing a "rainbow" like effect.
But polarized sunglasses don't affect the sky, or foliage.
the helmet is probably already polarized, and stacking multiple polarizing layers is a very bad idea
after working 11 years overnight i finally switched to day time and would not survive driving without polarized glasses.
I am a photographer and the seeing alteration is catastrophic. Can't say how many times I have thought I took a great image when what I was seeing was just enhanced by my polarised sun glasses and I am not a big fan of pictures taken with a polarising filter on the lens. It is amazing to me how difficult it is to find sunglasses with no polarization and neutral gray lenses. Tints screw up seeing as well.
I am a photographer as well. When taking pictures of things such as cars, you use your CPL (Polarized) Filter to control the glare on the windshield and body of the vehicle. Same goes for a body of water in your background, you control the glare you have there as well. All personal preference, but my main question is, why tf are you shooting with Sunglasses on in the first place? (regardless of Viewfinder or LiveView LCD shooting with polarized shades or not). If you’re not getting the effects you want, you can always post process in LightRoom
I try to throw a polarizer on my camera lenses as a cheap lens protector, if nothing else.
The conclusion i get is Polarized for hot-equator line places, and Non-polarized is for the other. The positive of polarized being able to counter sun glare benefit people from those places immensely since there's not gonna snow there anyways.
I live in FL and would have to agree. Polarized glasses are definitely your friend here.
Polarized sunglasses only protect you from horizontal glare. Light that gets reflected off of horizontal surfaces has horizontal waves that can shine in ur eyes and be annoying. So if youre fishing or anywhere that theres a horizontal reflective surface, then yea polarized sunglasses are amazing. They have a ton of horizontal microscopic lines running across them which is what causes the lcd screen distortion since those screens rely on a perpendicular grid of tiny lights
Absolutely thanks so much for the insightful comment!
Ive got sticky dash where my dash is pretty reflective. Polarized completely gets rid of the shine
He is 100% right about the black ice on the road .
I used to buy and wear only Maui Jim polarized sunglasses, which are excellent glasses, until I bought my first pair of Randolph non-polarized aviator glasses, and now I find that I choose the non-polarized glasses.They just feel more natural. The one exception is the beach. There is nothing like Maui Jim's on the beach.
I like the polarized. Maui Jim lenses in super thin glass are second to none.
I'm pretty sure the Ray ban lenses are only a coating.
so there might be a like newton rule of polarization, polarized agains polarized, so if this is the rule why we should hate Polarized Sunglasses, and they are sunglasses not display glasses
What brand of sunglasses do you have on in the video ?
Shade review does not often click bate but when he does he does not disappoint great video mate!
Hi! May I please ask, do you think polarized sunglasses gives less strain on the eyes, or is it the same, vs the non-polarized?
True there are downsides but I'm part of the fair-skinned blue-eye crew with a super sensitivity to bright lights and glares. I also use them for running and the glare off the road and during winter from snow is migraine-inducing. I have to have polarized lenses.
It's down to personal conveniences and situations.
I switch beetween 3 pairs of glasses which are all fantastic and equally essential to me:
1/ oakley sapphire Prizm Polarised (water conditions or driving on very sunny days).
2/ Julbo renagade photochromic (2-3) glare control glare control (ie semi-polarised). Everyday and sea on clowdy days. Amazing in the way they do not alter the actual picture as the oakley prizm do , they just protect.
3/ Julbo shiel 2-4 (non polarised). Sports (except for water sports where I use the Oakleys) and extreme sunny days or snow because they move to the category 4 protection, quite dark but soooo useful in extreme conditions.
Life is about compromise.😊 when you only have sunglasses issues, you don't have much issues do you!!!🎉
I still see glare off ice and rain puddles when wearing polarised. But everyone is different and will be affected differently
Cool video, do you find that polarized lenses tend to make you feel more tired even on high-end glasses when done properly?
Reason 1. I am fine taking my lases off while in the petrol station or any shop.
Reason 2. Pixel 7 pro, it's ok for reading text, yes you get artefacts if the screen is tilted. Do not bother me I try not to use my phone while on the move.
Reason 3. Agreed.
Reason 4. In UK there is no issue with snow, aquaplaning depends on your driving habits and how experienced you are, I always use polarized glasses. I only use it for when it is a bright sunny day.
I would still choose a Polarised lens.
Buddy just got one of them new Samsung phones and he said his polarized sunglasses don’t affect it like it did his old phone.
I use them while driving and who even looks at screens while driving???? Also, you can still look at screens while wearing polarized.
Them lenses have to be padlocked to get them to be adhesive they get put in a chamber that is filled by argon gas makes the lenses sticky
Many polarized sunglasses also have coatings to exclude UV-A & UV-B light.
Any decent pair of sunglasses cover that without polarized lenses, polarization doesn’t affect the protection rating
@@Ndrew556 At one point in the video it seemed that he was implying that polarized sunglasses somehow lack anti-UV protection. Point of my comment was that they can have such protective coatings just as often as non-polarized ones do.
Non-polarized sunglasses are essentially like neutral density (ND) filters. They reduce the overall intensity of light without preferentially blocking specific orientations. But in order to reduce glare, you need to specifically block horizontally polarized light.
@@nickm7911 yeah, but even the cheapest sunglasses protect you from all 3 types of UV light, only fakes and extremely cheap sunglasses won’t have it, that has been the norm since the late 70s
I have a pair of non polarized for driving and polarized for everything else. Polarized glasses make it difficult to use the MMI and HUD in my car.
I used to say only polarized all the time. Till I purchased Ray Ban Justin's blue lenses. Now unless I'm on the water or near the water. I prefer the Ray Ban non polorized lenses. It's all subjective and great points were made about phones, electronic dash boards etc. But for all those only polorized folks. Try Ray Ban dark blue lenses think there g-15 but blue really nice. Almost seem clearer than the g-15 green polorized glasses.
For me the only reason I want non-polarized sunlasses is because of Head Up Display in my car. Non-polarized allow me to see the projection on my windshield of my speed, maps, blind spot warnings, etc. I gladly will deal with occasional glare in order to see my HUD clearly.
Yeah. Go and try it out what fits you best. It depends on so many factors that only you can decide after trying. Or buy 2 cheaper glasses to test long time. And then get your perfect pair if you know. Or if you can afford buy 2 great pairs. One with and one without polarization. But I mostly prefer polarized, esp. for driving I love my glasses with Transition Drivewear lenses.
This explains the weird, hard to see, rainbow effect on my Steam Deck while wearing my clip ons.
Has anyone actually crashed or come close from wearing polarized sunglasses? Just curious. I drive a lot myself and it's never been a concern.
I first stopped using polarized sunglasses because they distort my motorcycle visors and windscreens.
Same here.
Buy HJC i71 helmet with built in UV visor
@@ThorSkin69 Is it polarized? Most visors have UV protection already.
My biggest complaint about polarized (lately) is not being able to see the HUD whilst driving.
Yes, this is a massive problem. Paid way too much for my car with a fancy HUD and I literally can't see the damn thing.
These are some great pointers for polarized vs non- I had always assumed the polarized were blocking more light and allowed you to see through glare, but I never thought of the depth perception impacts.
Should probably do a video on clear frame glasses eventually. They are nice for walking around in outside, and being out in the sun. But for driving, they are extremely distracting and annoying to wear because of how much fringe light they allow to come in through the edge of the lenses. There is constant glare points in the lens, no matter how good of a lens the frame has.
I really doubt it affects depth perception much, you know depth perception that thing which is based off the gap between your eyes that polarised lenses do not effect, does less light cause this of what coz I don't see how this would occur
Polarized lenses help you to see better while driving in the rain. It seems weird to wear sunglasses in the rain, but it does help to see better.
are the $3 polarised glassed on shein fake?
I love how I don't see the reflection of my dash when I'm driving, this is why I use a polarised pair of sunglasses when driving a car or truck, on a motorcycle I don't care at all either is fine
It was good to hear the reasons and I agree for using technology and in some cars it can mess with displays. It’s best to see if that will be an issue in your car with a cheap pair before investing in a premium pair.
I do however feel a lot of the examples are the once in a blue moon situation and often times take knowing the situation you find yourself in.
Probably 99% of the time you leave home you will know if polarized or non polarized is the right choice.
Agree about the detail in wet weather BUT personally have had many cases of glare in the afternoon full sun that totally blinded me save for my poarized ray-bans...also flashes of glare off car windows and chrome...much more likely to encounter that when driving. I'll keep the polarized.
should I also throw out my prescription glasses so I can see nature the blurry way it was designed to be seen
Non-polarized tints are richer. Randolph AGX is certainly greener without polarization. I do prefer my Maui Jims on sunny beach days, tho. Or on a sunny day after a rain.
Absolutely! Thats something I accidentally edited out of video you also have a more crisp lens with none polar vs polar because it’s a single lens instead of two lenses sandwiched against each other with the polarizer filter which makes them less sharp
If you are wearing sunglasses in the winter you are a little slow.outside of snow skiing etc
Polarized glasses for Driving and Beach in CA, better vision for driving and protection from the Sun/glare. Non polarized for photoshoots because colorway options are more abundant than depending on outfit
You say that sunglases are protecting from UV, but actually not all sunglasess has UV protection. This is verry important to know!
Polarized are way better for cutting glare. It all depends on your usage. Often non-polarized are fine but for long spells of time in high albedo areas where there’s a lot of glare then they’re way better.
I can’t imagine spending a day on the water without polarized glasses. If you’re fishing you can see better into the water.
Can you please help me find genuine lens for my rayban aviator polarized.. gradient crystal. I drop accidentally and the lens is broken
Do a google search...look on the inside of frames for an RB-number (model number) and go from there
if you're having issue with polarized and the real world just get a bronze/amber spectra to add contrast, quite simple.
I hardly notice the green tints
This seems a bit disingenuous here. You have to hold the lens a certain way for this to happen.
I highly doubt people are twisting their heads into awkward positions to let this happen
Just by wearing polarized lenz I only noticed the effect on screens a handful of times.
Great points you raised. I find polarized brown tint to be low fatigue for long drives in warmer weather. I'm using non-polarized dark gray lenses on snow lately for the reasons you gave on icy winter roads.
the visual artifacts left by polarized lenses are too distracting // i ll never buy another pair of polarized lenses again
Dont wanna sound like a gatorz fan boy but their optimized polar lenses are awesome can look at your phone and it looks normal
Not everyone can just be fashionable like you 💗
Polarized sunglasses effectively cuts out all glare reflected onto your windshield from the dashboard, as well as glare from the road surfaces, and cuts down significantly on glare reflected off shiny chrome bumpers from pickemup trucks or other vehicles. I'll never go back to non-polarized sunglasses for driving. Just look at the other comments, especially the one viewer from South Florida. I'm in Michigan and the polarized lenses are a huge benefit driving under bright sunny conditions.
A lot of the more modern displays from phones and touch screens are now compatible with polarized sunglasses.
For outdoor activities, I kind of prefer non-polarized. Also not many, if any, MIL-PRF rated ballistic lenses are polarized. I contacted one of the OEMs about this and they said it had to do with the manufacturing process. If you look at a MIL-PRF Oakley M Frame lens and compare its thickness to a regular Oakley lens, it is fairly dramatic.
I have a serious visual disability and generally prefer polarised to minimise glare and it seems to help depth perception. I certainly prefer the price of non polorised! However, have you ever looked at Vuanet? I have a pair of Legend 06 as worn by Daniel Craig in NO Time To Die. The Brown Lynx lenses are amazing and I don't believe they are Polorised. After seeing your review of the RB4330 CH I've bought a pair as featured, overall very pleased, blur mirror but finfn the lense more green looking through it. Beats the G15 easily.
In polarized sunglasses I can’t see head-up display in my bmw.
Once I got I got my first polarized glasses will never got back to non polarized. Baseball players don’t use polarized because of depth perception but for driving they are king 👑
Because depth perception isn’t important when driving?
Look at how they fit on his nose and also are quite fashionable 💗
If you live near an ocean (especially towards the southeast/west U.S.) then go polarized. You dont need, but your eyes will thank you. Even cheapo polarized is better than none in those areas
Polarised glasses don't like motorcycle helmet visors so 90% of my glasses are non-polarized becasue I commute on my motorcycle.
I can honestly say have polarized glasses on the road makes it much more comfortable with the sun and glare... Depth perception is no problem for me
Try driving eastbound around 8am in south Florida without polarized glasses 👓 😂
What kind of sunglasses are you wearing at the very end of the video?
There called DITA Subsystem
We webby said they are the DITA subsystem
wrong info. when you look at digital screen as you show on this by wearing the poloarized glasses, it is not blurring or destroying the digital letters disappearing . . . . you are a liar. . . . since i tried like that u said, but didnt have any effect like you saying . . . .
I haven't used any non polarized sunglasses for like a decade (besides the spare pair in my car in case i forget the main pair) and the disadvantaged you mentioned are not important at all. I can see just fine on my s24 screen, i don't mind having to raise them a little if i cant see the display of the parking meter or whatever. Polarized just offers me a good and uniform way of seeing the sunny world. Oh and i can also take pictures with my camera. The display is a bit harder to see, true, but if i use the EVF there s no issue at all
Sounds like you should get a pair of each type.
"They're natural, crisp, a pure" .. "They don't affect screens" (screens are not natural)
This video feels like an opinion that you're trying to justify with some nonsense phrases.. Not all lenses are the same, nor could they be compared so generally..
No but when drive along other tinted glasses pop out more
conclusion: none.
Pilots are not allowed to wear polarized lenses. Screens everywhere. Cars, planes, phones, fast food menus. I hate polarized lenses. The fact that they cost more adds insult to injury. I really like some costas and maui jims but they are all polarized.
Surprising how the title has been selected as " hate" rather than say "issues/problems/ risks" with polarization.
Click bate
@@ShadeReview actually it is not clickbait. Since this is a personal reference to your taste I actually did not look at it for the last 3 months!!!
It is only now I realise that it is a general video for general public
If you wear hard contact lens you want the polarized lens, might be the same with people with soft lens. We see a ton of more glare than a person with normal vision.
Finally! Can't wait to watch!😊
I knew you’d be happy !