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Ski goggles buying advice

A clear choice for your ski day.

Female skier wearing ski goggles and a light-coloured helmet beside a snow-covered tree trunkPhoto: Smith

What kind of light will you be skiing in?

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The Ski goggles we took a close look at. Every answer narrows it down.

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47 Ski goggles we took a close look at

Smith 4D MAGSmith4D MAGISO 18527-1:2021ChromaPop with BirdsEye Vision; ChromaPop Everyday Red Mirror or ChromaPop Sun Green Mirrormagnetic, Smith MAG
229.65€
Bollé NevadaBolléNevadacylindrical double lensFlow-Tech
69.75€
Bollé Nevada SmallBolléNevada Smallcylindrical double lensFlow-Tech
89.55€
Uvex Pwdr FMChildrenUvexPwdr FMEN ISO 18527-1:2022mirror blue; cylindrical dual lensS2
39.75€
Smith I/O MAGSmithI/O MAGISO 18527-1:2021ChromaPop Sun Red Mirror; spherical Carbonic-x lensmagnetic, Smith MAG
186.35€
Oakley Line Miner LOakleyLine Miner Lcylindrical lens; tint unclearyes
Uvex Provoqe FMUvexProvoqe FMEN ISO 18527-1:2022mirror rainbow; cylindrical full-mirror dual lensS2
69.75€
Uvex Victorious pro VUvexVictorious pro VEN ISO 18527-1:2022vario red mirror, spherical dual lensS0, S1, S2, S3, S4 (photochromic S0–S4)
137.35€
Atomic Savor M StereoAtomicSavor M StereoISO 18527-1:2022Purple Stereo, cylindrical dual lensS2
69.25€
Alpina Piney 2.0ChildrenAlpinaPiney 2.0EN 174:2001; EN ISO 18527-1:2022Orange; single/dual lens construction unclearS2
24.45€
Atomic Revent Q L HD PhotoAtomicRevent Q L HD PhotoISO 18527-1magnetic Q systemyes
209.95€
Atomic Savor MAtomicSavor MISO 18527-1:2022cylindrical double lensEasy Lens Switch, click-in lens
55.45€
Smith TransferSmithTransferISO 18527-1:2021cylindrical Carbonic-x lens; Red Sol-X Mirror or Ignitor Mirrorairflow in the lens
59.90€
Bollé BlackridgeBolléBlackridgecylindrical polycarbonate dual lensFlow-Tech
99.45€
Atomic Savor M PhotoAtomicSavor M PhotoISO 18527-1:2022cylindrical double lensEasy Lens Switch, click-in lens
92.35€
Uvex Evidnt ATTRACT VUvexEvidnt ATTRACT VEN ISO 18527-1:2022vario rainbow mirror; cylindrical dual lensS1–S3 (S1, S2, S3) / second lens S1
144.95€
Alpina Scarabeo JRChildrenAlpinaScarabeo JREN 174:2001; EN ISO 18527-1:2022Orange, cylindrical dual lensS2
34.95€
Smith 4D MAG XLSmith4D MAG XLISO 18527-1:2021ChromaPop with BirdsEye Vision; ChromaPop Sun Black, ChromaPop Sun Blue Mirror or ChromaPop Everyday Red Mirrormagnetic, Smith MAG
290.95€
Oakley Line Miner MOakleyLine Miner Mdual lens, cylindrical; tint unclear
Oakley Flight Deck LOakleyFlight Deck Ldual lens; tint unclearRidgelockyes
124.45€
Smith Squad SSmithSquad SISO 18527-1:2021cylindrical Carbonic-x lensreplaceable
104.95€
Smith I/O MAG XLSmithI/O MAG XLISO 18527-1:2021spherical Carbonic-x lens; ChromaPop Everyday Blue MirrorS2
189.95€
Atomic Revent M HD PhotoAtomicRevent M HD PhotoISO 18527-1:2022replaceable lensyes
130.85€
Sweet Protection Connor RIG ReflectSweet ProtectionConnor RIG Reflecttoric polyamide lens with RIG technologyreplaceableventilated TPU frame; 3D mesh openings; pressure equalisation valves
165.95€
Scott Ambit CompactScottAmbit CompactEN ISO 18527-1:2022Freeform, Amplifiermanual removal from the frame
115.05€
Smith TributeSmithTributeISO 18527-1:2021cylindrical Carbonic-x lens; Ignitor MirrorS2
54.90€
Smith I/O MAG SSmithI/O MAG SISO 18527-1:2021spherical Carbonic-x lens; ChromaPop Everyday Blue MirrorS2
190.95€
POC POCito OpsinChildrenPOCPOCito Opsincylindrical lens
67.85€
Alpina Fernie Q-liteChildrenAlpinaFernie Q-liteQ-Lite, cylindrical double lensS2yes
47.65€
Uvex Speedy Nova FMChildrenUvexSpeedy Nova FMEN ISO 18527-1:2022mirror rose; cylindrical Fullmirror double lensS2
39.15€
Smith RascalChildrenSmithRascalISO 18527-1:2021Cylindrical Carbonic-x lens; ClearS0
34.90€
Smith Snowday JrChildrenSmithSnowday JrISO 18527-1:2021Green Sol-X Mirror; lens shape listed inconsistentlyyes
39.15€
Alpina Fernie Q-liteChildrenAlpinaFernie Q-liteQ-Lite, cylindrical double lensS2yes
47.65€
POC POCito RetinaChildrenPOCPOCito RetinaDouble lens made from PC and CP
93.35€
Atomic Revent JR S FlashChildrenAtomicRevent JR S FlashISO 18527-1Blue FlashS2
53.05€
Scott Junior WittyChildrenScottWittyEN ISO 18527-1:2022Amplifier, cylindricalACS Air Control System
36.15€
Marker 4:3ChildrenMarker4:3EN 174:2001Orange Clarity; spherical double lensS2
25.35€
Uvex Scribble FMChildrenUvexScribble FMmirror silver; supravision smoke / clear, spherical double lensS2yes
46.55€
Oakley Target Line SChildrenOakleyTarget Line SEN 174; ISO 18527-1 (impact requirements according to the shop)dual lens, cylindrical; tint unclearyes
48.65€
Oakley O-Frame 2.0 Pro SChildrenOakleyO-Frame 2.0 Pro SEN 174; ISO 18527-1 (impact requirements according to the shop)dual lens; tint unclearyes
37.45€
Alpina Carvy 3.0ChildrenAlpinaCarvy 3.0EN 174:2001; EN ISO 18527-1:2022Orange, cylindrical single lensS2
19.95€
Uvex Speedy NovaChildrenUvexSpeedy NovaEN ISO 18527-1:2022lasergold, orange; cylindrical single lensS2
24.95€
Atomic Four JR XS FlashChildrenAtomicFour JR XS FlashISO 18527-1:2022Flash, Graphic / Purple / Orange / S3S3
50.05€
Atomic Four JR XSChildrenAtomicFour JR XSISO 18527-1:2022RoseS2
40.45€
Alpina Carvy 2.0ChildrenAlpinaCarvy 2.0EN 174:2001; EN ISO 18527-1:2022Hicon, polycarbonateS2
Alpina Scarabeo JR Q-liteChildrenAlpinaScarabeo JR Q-liteEN 174:2001; EN ISO 18527-1:2022Q-Lite, spherical double lensS2
49.45€
Uvex Pwdr LGChildrenUvexPwdr LGEN ISO 18527-1:2022lasergold; cylindrical double lensS2
33.35€

H Values marked H come from the manufacturers.

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Knowledge

Which standard applies to ski goggles?

DIN EN 174:2001-07 has been withdrawn. Its successor is DIN EN ISO 18527-1:2023-11, the German version of EN ISO 18527-1:2022. It covers downhill ski and snowboard goggles.

An older EN 174 specification on the model remains the documented original specification. The successor standard does not automatically turn it into a new certification.

What do S0 to S4 mean?

VLT refers to the proportion of visible light transmitted. A low percentage means a darker lens. The category belongs to the lens, not the frame colour.

The manufacturer information from Oakley gives these limits: S0 over 80 to 100%, S1 over 43 to 80%, S2 over 18 to 43%, S3 over 8 to 18% and S4 over 3 to 8%. Use the manufacturer’s category; do not round boundary values yourself into another category.

For low light, lighter lenses may be suitable; in strong sun, darker ones. The specific situation, shade and changing weather all matter. A dark tint alone does not prove UV protection.

Interchangeable or photochromic lens?

An interchangeable system lets you fit a suitable lens. Before buying, check whether an additional lens is included and whether it suits your light conditions.

Photochromic lenses change their tint within the range specified by the manufacturer. Reaction behaviour and temperature play a role. The successor standard specifies additional measurements at 5 °C; this does not establish a switching time for every model.

Polarisation and photochromic technology are different properties. Polarisation concerns certain reflections, while photochromic technology concerns changing tint. A brand name or general technology description does not prove the specification of your variant.

How do you check your helmet and prescription glasses?

Try on your helmet and ski goggles together. The goggles should sit evenly without pressure points, and the ventilation channels should remain clear. General brand compatibility does not replace trying them on.

OTG means the goggles are designed to be worn over prescription glasses. You must check whether your own frame fits. Compatibility with an optical insert is a different feature.

Children need a suitable frame and strap size. Do not transfer features from the adult version to a similarly named children’s model.

What helps prevent fogging?

Ventilation and an anti-fog coating can reduce fogging. They do not guarantee clear vision in every humidity and temperature. Do not block the ventilation with your helmet or clothing.

Follow the manufacturer’s care instructions. Dry the lens gently and do not rub the inside of a wet lens dry. A damaged coating cannot be replaced by a feature name.

Which information belongs to the variant?

Check the manufacturer SKU, lens name, included items and light transmission together. A model family can include fixed and photochromic lenses. Values for another colour are therefore not evidence.

The selection explicitly shows open information. If a required standard or lens specification is missing, the model is not labelled as the Best Choice. Check these points in the shop and the manufacturer information before buying.

Frequently asked questions

Why are technical details missing for some models?

We only include details that are clearly confirmed for the specific model. If the reference is unclear or sources conflict, we leave the detail open. This prevents a model being marked as the Best choice when the value is needed for your answers.

As of 22 October 2026. Product details from the product pages on sportfits.eu.