There has been a ton of hype around Oakley PRIZM HI Pink vs Rose low light lenses. The team at SportRx was lucky enough to join Oakley in Mammoth to test both lenses out. Watch Tyler below as he reviews both the Oakley PRIZM HI Pink and Oakley PRIZM Rose snow lenses to get the best comparison of Oakley's low light options. If you dont find what you are looking for here, we also have an updated version of the comparison between PRIZM HI pink and Rose.
Oakley PRIZM HI Pink vs Rose
The basic breakdown: Oakley PRIZM HI Pink is Oakley's lowest light lens, while Oakley PRIZM Rose is Oakley's low light lens. According to feedback from shredders, the Rose lens was too dark for totally white out days. With this information, Oakley added the PRIZM HI Pink lens to their line to give skiers and snowboarders optimal clarity while riding in bright, white out days. Both lenses for Oakley snow goggles are made for weather conditions of snow or overcast lighting.
Oakley PRIZM Rose
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Oakley PRIZM Rose works well when it is overcast, dark, and cloudy. Even if the sun decides to peak out, the Rose lens is still functional and gives you amazing hand-depth perception and brings out contours. Oakley PRIZM Rose is arguably a good enough option for a low light lens, as it still covers you during really light days.
Oakley PRIZM HI Pink
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If you are concerned about not having enough light out there on white out days, Oakley PRIZM HI Pink is the best option. With the Oakley PRIZM technology, the HI Pink lens is virtually clear with light transmission of 35-40% and an increased contrast. Hi Pink lens will change your experience on a bright and white snowy day.
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Oakley PRIZM Snow Goggles Online at SportRx!
Now that we know more about Oakley PRIZM HI Pink vs Rose lens options, it's time to check out the different Oakley snow goggle options online at SportRx. Not only will these low light Oakley PRIZM Snow lenses give you optimal visuals while shredding the slopes, but SportRx can also hook you up with prescription snow goggles. Enjoy your snowy and overcast days with Oakley PRIZM HI Pink or Rose lenses.
Thank you for your helpful review. I have a question if you don’t mind me asking - which lens would you recommend for a skier with astigmatism in low light flat white out conditions? Prizm Hi Pink vs Prizm Rose?
I have a feeling that Hi Pink would be better because it lets more light in - and that helps with definition in someone with astigmatism (me)... is my thinking correct or is it flawed?
Thanks very much and I’m looking forward to your reply...
There's definitely a significant VLT gap between your Prizm Torch and Prizm HI Pink (10 - 20% VLT difference). Personally though, I'd do the same as you and swap from a HI Pink to Torch when it got bright enough if I knew I was going to be in whiteout weather constantly.
Have you seen our Oakley Prizm HI Pink vs Prizm Rose Update? Rob and Tyler reviewed the lenses up in Mammoth this year when it was dumping snow. The footage helps put their feedback into context. The TL;DR is Prizm Rose is a great lens especially as a one lens for winter solution, but HI Pink is the best lens for whiteout conditions and isn't suitable for any other lighting conditions. Have a look!
Would Prizm Hi Pink be suitable for night skiing under those bright lights? Or is a clear lens the way to go?
Thanks.
The snowboarders in the office use a clear lens. We're going to test out the Prizm HI Pink at night, hopefully next season, and share the results.
If you haven't grabbed HI Pink yet, I'd hold off until later. But if you've got an explorer's streak in you, test it out yourself and share your results with us. We'd love to hear your thoughts on it!
I haven't bought a Hi Pink yet as I'm tossing up between it and an all clear lens for my recently received Fall Line. Sadly, in Australia, availability and prices make it a choice of one rather than just snapping up both.
Anyhoo, I'm heading off to the snow in a couple of weeks here in the Southern hemisphere and will just take along my trusty old clear goggles.
And I may look at what's available in Japan when I'm there in December.