Let’s face it, skiing and snowboarding can get expensive. Between lift passes, renting gear, and potential lodging or transporation costs, the annual trip to the mountain can quickly add up. Granted, ask any skier or snowboarder, and it's all worth it once you're on the slopes. To help get you the most budget-friendly experience for the 2021-2022 season, SportRx has you covered with snow goggles that will have you seeing clearly without breaking the bank. Join us for the top 5 best ski & snow goggles under $150!
Table of Contents
A. Video Review
B. What to Look for in Ski & Snow Goggles
C. Best Ski & Snow Goggles Under $150
1. Oakley Line Miner
2. SMITH Squad
3. Zeal Optics Beacon
4. Dragon DX3
5. Oakley Flight Tracker M
2020-2021 Lineup
D. Prescription Goggle Inserts Online at SportRx
Video Review
What to Look for in Snow Goggles
When shopping for ski & snow goggles, there are a few main features to keep in mind. Let's review these features in two main categories: frame technology and lens technology.
Frame Technology
While the goggle design may vary, there are few key components that make the ride more enjoyable. Here is a list of frame features that you'll find in all of the goggles in our lineup:
- Face foam creates a comfortable seal around your face to keep cold air out while also wicking away sweat.
- Adjustable silicone-lined strap provides a no-slip grip around your helmet and customizes the fit.
- Wide field of view is determined by the lens shape. All of the goggles in our lineup have a generous field of vision, so you get the best view of the mountain.
Lens Technology
The key ingredient to a smooth ride is clear vision. Knowing where to carve your lines, spotting your take-offs and lands, and simply enjoying the view. Here are the main features to consider when comparing lens technologies:
- Contrast-enhancing lens technology that makes details pop so you can find your lines down the mountain with ease.
- Impact-resistant materials that can withstand a tumble (or two).
- Anti-fog coating to prevent fogging & keep your vision clear.
Want even more information tips about how to pick snow goggles? Visit our in-depth Snow Goggles Buyer's Guide.
Best Ski & Snow Goggles Under $150
Time to check out the goggles!
Oakley Line Miner
Price: $120-$160
Oakley unites their greatest snow technology in a goggle that won't hurt your wallet. The Line Miner series is a collection of three goggles, each designed to be a perfect fit according to your head size. A full-rim design strengthens the goggle's durability without adding extra weight. The cylindrical lens shape provides a wide field of view while featuring Oakley PRIZM™ Snow lens technology for enhanced contrast. And if lighting conditions change, you can easily swap out the lens thanks to the simple lens interchange system.
Oakley Line Miner M in Matte Celeste with PRIZM™ Jade Lens
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Oakley Line Miner Key Features
- Available in 3 sizes: S, M, L
- Cylindrical Plutonite™ lens is impact-resistant and provides wide field of vision
- PRIZM™ lens technology boosts contrast and is available in a variety of tints
- Interchangeable lens system
- Available with prescription insert at SportRx
SMITH Squad
Price: $120
The SMITH Squad's semi-rimless design and cylindrical lens is setting you up for one of the best views yet. A Carbonic-X lens takes it one step further with distortion-free vision and heightened clarity. It is also impact-resistant, to keep you protected during the occasional tumble. ChromaPop™ lens technology boosts colors and features a Fog-X inner lens coating for a fog-free ride.
SMITH Squad in Black with ChromaPop™ Sun Platinum Mirror Lens
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SMITH Squad Key Features
- Spherical Carbonic-X lens is impact-resistant and distortion-free
- ChromaPop™ boosts color and contrast on the slopes
- DriWix face foam wicks away moisture and prevents fogging
- Available with prescription insert at SportRx
Zeal Optics Beacon
Price: $129-$249*
Introducing the Beacon, the first snow goggle from Zeal Optics with Observation Deck Technology. A tilted cylindrical lens allows you to see every inch below you while eliminating glare. You'll get unobstructed vision with a fog-free experience thanks to the Everclear coating. As for the lens colors, select from a variety of tints and types. To keep it budget-friendly, a mirror lens will run you $129. If you're ready to invest, there are also polarized and transition options available.
*$249 reflects the price of the Automatic+ transition lens option
Zeal Optics Beacon in Dark Night with Alchemy Mirror Lens
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Zeal Optics Beacon Key Features
- Observation Deck Technology provides unobstructed vision
- Everclear coating eliminates fog
- Adjustable, silicone-lined strap for a secure fit
- Available with prescription insert at SportRx
Dragon DX3 OTG
Price: $70
Dragon reimagines their popular DX2 goggle with improved venting and OTG-compatibility in the DX3 OTG snow goggle. Featuring LUMALENS® technology, you'll get high-definition vision with enhanced color and contrast. LUMALENS® also helps reduce eye fatigue and eye strain, so you'll get one of the most visually comfortable rides yet. Not to mention, it has a Super Anti-Fog coating for crystal-clear views and a hydro-oleophobic treatment to repel water and oil.
The Dragon DX3 OTG is one of the most economical options in our lineup, and we're confident you'll love its performance out on the slopes. Between the LUMALENS® tech, versatility to wear as OTG or with a prescription insert, and wide field of vision, this is one of the best deals!
Dragon DX3 OTG in Shred Together with LUMALENS® Pink Ion Lens
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Dragon DX3 OTG Key Features
- OTG-friendly
- LUMALENS® technology enhances color and contrast, while reducing eye fatigue
- Super Anti-Fog coating provides crystal-clear optics
- Available with prescription insert at SportRx
Oakley Flight Tracker
Price: $130-$170
We started our lineup with Oakley, and we're closing out with Oakley. Leaders in the industry, its no surprise that our Sports Opticians love Oakley snow goggles when on the mountain. Similar to the Line Miner, the Flight Tracker is also a series of 3 different sizes. With a perfect fit for the whole family, you'll be seeing clearly and in style in this impressive snow goggle.
Featuring the same performance tech we love from Oakley, the Flight Tracker has PRIZM™ Snow lenses made from impact-resistant Plutonite™ and an interchangeable lens system. The key difference? The Flight Tracker features a toric lens shape, which combines cylindrical and spherical shapes, for better optics in a casual look.
Oakley Flight Tracker M in Matte Black with PRIZM™ Dark Grey Lens
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Oakley Flight Tracker M Key Features
- Available in 3 sizes: S, M, L
- Toric Plutonite™ lens is impact-resistant and delivers superior optics in a casual look
- PRIZM™ lens technology boosts contrast and is available in a variety of tints
- Interchangeable lens system
- Available with prescription insert at SportRx
2020-2021 Lineup of the Best Ski & Snow Goggles Under $150
Want even more snow goggles under $150 recommendations? See below for our lineup from the previous season!
Oakley Line Miner
PRICE: $120-$160
The Oakley Line Miner boasts a large cylindrical lens for maximum viewing area. This goggle comes standard with one PRIZM lens so you can see all of the details out on the slopes. Triple layer foam and a silicone-ribbed strap give you the comfort to stay out riding all day long.
Oakley Line Miner Snow Goggle in Matte Black with PRIZM Torch
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Oakley Line Miner XM
PRICE: $120-$160
The Oakley Line Miner XM is a medium fit version of the Line Miner. All the features are the same but the fit is smaller.
Oakley Line Miner XM in Matte White with PRIZM HI-Pink
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Dragon NFX
PRICE: $110-$130
Similar to the Rogue, the NFX features venting in the top of the lens but also has armored venting in the top of the goggle. This helps to keep snow out and maintain structure of the venting area. The cylindrical lens gives you a retro look that will keep you feeling hip on the slopes. This goggle comes with two sets of lenses that are both made with LUMALENS® technology for the ultimate contrast. The NFX is a medium-large fit but there is also a NFXS available if you are looking for a smaller fit.
Dragon NFX in Mill with LUMALENS® Blue Ion
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SMITH Squad XL
PRICE: $130
If you want a big cylindrical goggle, the SMITH Squad XL is a great option. The Squad XL comes with two Chromapop lenses and has a ultra-wide viewing area so you can spot other riders in your peripherals.
SMITH Squad XL in Black with Chromapop Everyday Green
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Prescription Goggle Inserts Online at SportRx
Need prescription ski or snowboard goggles? We have prescription inserts readily available to match your goggles with a seamless fit and superior optics. When you shop with us, you’ll find video guides and tooltips throughout the build process as you customize your perfect Rx insert. An answer to all your questions is at your fingertips, and if you want to chat with an expert, contact us. We’ll put you in touch with one of our friendly in-house opticians who can help you build your prescription snow goggles.
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We actually have a few sizes for our goggle inserts. Depending on the what motocross goggles you have, they may fit both the Oakley O2 and your MX pair! You can give us a call at 888.831.5817 and one of our customer-service opticians can answer any further questions about getting you a goggle insert.