Why I hate Polarized Sunglasses

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  • @MrSahlensguy
    @MrSahlensguy Місяць тому +21

    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.

    • @ShadeReview
      @ShadeReview  Місяць тому +3

      Incredible and truly insightful comment thanks so much for taking the time to share your expertise!

  • @clarkegriswold7410
    @clarkegriswold7410 Місяць тому +65

    I will only ever buy polarized sunglasses, who gives a shit about phones and screens, more bothered about my eyes being protected.

    • @curlyhairdudeify
      @curlyhairdudeify 12 днів тому +2

      Yeah, and not being blinded by cars during the sun's peak hours.

  • @garyz0611
    @garyz0611 3 місяці тому +103

    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

    • @Decreasion
      @Decreasion 16 днів тому +2

      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

    • @PulledPurk
      @PulledPurk 15 днів тому

      Me too, try washing your car without polarization, its agony

    • @ufcfan3940
      @ufcfan3940 8 днів тому +1

      Dude lives inside

    • @vitalityfox
      @vitalityfox 6 днів тому

      This guy is such an idiot

    • @techep3
      @techep3 День тому

      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.

  • @believe-in-righteousness
    @believe-in-righteousness 3 місяці тому +28

    I cant drive without polarised sunglasses in sunny conditions

  • @RyanNoffsinger
    @RyanNoffsinger 3 місяці тому +6

    Great video as always! I have a few pair of non polarized, but 95% of the time, it’s polarized for me.

  • @TheCowthulu
    @TheCowthulu 3 місяці тому +4

    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.

  • @andrefrbk
    @andrefrbk 3 місяці тому +26

    I’m wearing polarized 24/7 I love them because it allows me to see the world completely different. It’s fun.

    • @ShadeReview
      @ShadeReview  3 місяці тому +3

      Very valid point! 😎

    • @aegontargaryen8934
      @aegontargaryen8934 Місяць тому +3

      Damn.. Even at night? 😝

    • @cloydleyson8518
      @cloydleyson8518 20 днів тому

      @@aegontargaryen8934 Polarized Glasses are not that dark. so yah. you can wear it at night actually.

    • @-GBD-
      @-GBD- 8 днів тому

      @@aegontargaryen8934he’s not Corey Hart

  • @HippieP629
    @HippieP629 Місяць тому +8

    After watching and reading the comments, I have zero idea what to get

    • @amdboy5873
      @amdboy5873 16 днів тому

      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.

  • @johnsonniti5338
    @johnsonniti5338 19 днів тому +1

    I completely agree 💯
    Even when you are using the stairs you can have problems with polarized glass

  • @Offstar-zk4qn
    @Offstar-zk4qn 3 місяці тому +9

    Wow I had no idea! so much helpful info in this video

  • @AdamSS202
    @AdamSS202 2 місяці тому +1

    Cool video, do you find that polarized lenses tend to make you feel more tired even on high-end glasses when done properly?

  • @winc06
    @winc06 7 днів тому +1

    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.

  • @Phos9
    @Phos9 3 місяці тому +2

    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.

  • @steveb4012
    @steveb4012 Місяць тому +3

    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.

  • @heric_
    @heric_ 3 місяці тому +7

    I thought I was the only one too LOL I really can't stand them and ended up not wearing them anymore 😂

  • @RickRockerMusic
    @RickRockerMusic 28 днів тому +1

    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 👍

    • @ebin2868
      @ebin2868 12 днів тому

      The trick is to use a lightly or medium tinted polarized sunglass.

  • @per-bjarnemikalsen3996
    @per-bjarnemikalsen3996 Місяць тому

    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?

  • @JamesParus
    @JamesParus 18 днів тому +3

    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.

    • @curlyhairdudeify
      @curlyhairdudeify 12 днів тому

      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.

  • @attilab.2818
    @attilab.2818 3 місяці тому +2

    Finally! Can't wait to watch!😊

    • @ShadeReview
      @ShadeReview  3 місяці тому +2

      I knew you’d be happy !

  • @andrewg.spurgeon1736
    @andrewg.spurgeon1736 3 години тому

    I am a private pilot with my own airplane and I cannot wear polarized lenses when flying my airplane because they cause problems when trying to see my glass cockpit avionics (LCD screen instruments) and my iPad approach charts. So I keep non-polarized sunglasses in the airplane. I wear polarized lenses on my boat because of all the glare off the water in the Florida sun. I do experience the same issues reading the moving maps and chart plotters on my boat that I have in my airplane with polarized lenses, but I'm not going over 300mph where I rely on my instruments on my boat as I do in my airplane, so it's not as much of an issue. I don't need to accurately read things at a glance on the boat like I do in the airplane. I go either way when driving in a car. Either lens works fine for me with no issues, though I tend to wear polarized when it's really sunny and bright in the middle of the day and non polarized in overcast conditions and off-peak sunshine hours. I definitely experience less eyestrain from glare and very bright sunshine while driving at the brightest parts of the day when wearing polarized lenses.

  • @kenweller2032
    @kenweller2032 3 місяці тому +4

    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.

  • @harshnama5168
    @harshnama5168 16 днів тому

    Nice, it helped me in making a decision and save some money also I really like the sunglass shade that you were wearing at the closing statement. which one is that??

  • @foskco87
    @foskco87 Місяць тому +1

    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.

  • @TheCowthulu
    @TheCowthulu 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @sillycripple435
    @sillycripple435 3 місяці тому +6

    Shade review does not often click bate but when he does he does not disappoint great video mate!

  • @jecksonmarkisrael2232
    @jecksonmarkisrael2232 2 місяці тому

    Can you please help me find genuine lens for my rayban aviator polarized.. gradient crystal. I drop accidentally and the lens is broken

  • @olivertwisted
    @olivertwisted 3 місяці тому +3

    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.

    • @ShadeReview
      @ShadeReview  3 місяці тому +5

      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!

    • @olivertwisted
      @olivertwisted 3 місяці тому

      @@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?

  • @jthompson2983
    @jthompson2983 3 місяці тому +6

    I also prefer unpolarized unless I'm on water or snow. Plus the cost.

    • @jthompson2983
      @jthompson2983 3 місяці тому +1

      I also sell premium eyewear for a living.

  • @steveb4012
    @steveb4012 10 днів тому

    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.

  • @randybob6238
    @randybob6238 29 днів тому +1

    I like the polarized. Maui Jim lenses in super thin glass are second to none.

  • @rushshukla4636
    @rushshukla4636 День тому +1

    I have both polarised and non polarised. Personally i think polarised is a gimmick. I have 4 pairs of Oakleys costing over £100 each, two of which are polarized and tbh i cant tell the difference. Im wearing my Plasma non polarised atm and they are great in low light. People say non polarised can strain your eyes but wearing sunglasses too long can! The best lenses are the ones in your eyes! Its important to take them off and let your eyes breathe. Companies jave known for ages that they can double the price of glasses just by etching the polarised tag on them!

    • @ShadeReview
      @ShadeReview  День тому +1

      Rush, thanks for sharing your opinion and personal experience I appreciate it!

  • @R7R12
    @R7R12 19 днів тому

    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

  • @thecalibrownathlete963
    @thecalibrownathlete963 3 місяці тому

    Hey can u do a review on the new ray ban emys bio based

  • @jamesyoung7382
    @jamesyoung7382 Місяць тому +1

    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.

  • @Runnnerk
    @Runnnerk 15 днів тому

    should I also throw out my prescription glasses so I can see nature the blurry way it was designed to be seen

  • @seus2731
    @seus2731 19 днів тому +1

    sunglasses are supposed to protect your eyes from harmful UV, therefore, I only use Polarized, if I need to check my phone I just lift it up

  • @marko0marko0marko01
    @marko0marko0marko01 18 днів тому

    Whats the model from 4:10?

  • @bonanzabrandon6877
    @bonanzabrandon6877 Місяць тому

    I've never had a problem looking at screens through polarized sunglasses.

  • @casval1576
    @casval1576 28 днів тому

    i like polarized lenses when im biking, any other days its non polarized for me.

  • @churchofmarcus
    @churchofmarcus 3 місяці тому +1

    Polarised glasses don't like motorcycle helmet visors so 90% of my glasses are non-polarized becasue I commute on my motorcycle.

  • @yamasail
    @yamasail 3 місяці тому +4

    I first stopped using polarized sunglasses because they distort my motorcycle visors and windscreens.

  • @nickm7911
    @nickm7911 3 місяці тому +1

    Many polarized sunglasses also have coatings to exclude UV-A & UV-B light.

    • @Ndrew556
      @Ndrew556 3 місяці тому +1

      Any decent pair of sunglasses cover that without polarized lenses, polarization doesn’t affect the protection rating

    • @nickm7911
      @nickm7911 3 місяці тому +2

      @@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.

    • @Ndrew556
      @Ndrew556 3 місяці тому

      @@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

  • @mattb9664
    @mattb9664 3 місяці тому +3

    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.

    • @thechurchofsupersampling
      @thechurchofsupersampling 3 місяці тому +1

      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

  • @EViLMinD76
    @EViLMinD76 3 місяці тому +7

    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.

    • @ShadeReview
      @ShadeReview  3 місяці тому +3

      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

  • @YutaBLv
    @YutaBLv 19 днів тому

    if you're having issue with polarized and the real world just get a bronze/amber spectra to add contrast, quite simple.

  • @jere1023
    @jere1023 3 місяці тому +1

    no wonder he doesnt like polarization if hes been paying for it on the frames

  • @vijeeshmenon1982
    @vijeeshmenon1982 3 місяці тому +5

    Great comparison video. 👍👍👍
    Polarized sunglasses are for any activities around water.
    For everything else, the non polarized would do just fine

    • @ShadeReview
      @ShadeReview  3 місяці тому +3

      Yes sir absolutely! A day out fishing by the water is absolutely brutal with out polarized sunglasses

  • @shallmaneser
    @shallmaneser Місяць тому +1

    Ah, yes, the most natural things in the world... screens!!!

  • @elchicodelae.g.b.8054
    @elchicodelae.g.b.8054 3 місяці тому +2

    Yo prefiero las lentes polarizadas. La riqueza de colores es impresionante en la naturaleza, en la playa etc. Para conducir tienes razón sin polarizar es mejor. Un saludo.

    • @ShadeReview
      @ShadeReview  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for sharing your opinion!

  • @christophernicolson5086
    @christophernicolson5086 23 дні тому

    If you suffer astigmatism, polarized lenses really help

  • @ericmortenson3694
    @ericmortenson3694 3 місяці тому +2

    Yo era un un fan de los lentes polarizados, sin embargo, ahora pienso que (además de lo que tu explicaste), la luz es un alimento para el cerebro y los niveles de dopamina y serotonina que se relacionan con el estado de ánimo están en directa proporción a la intensidad de luz que recibimos.-

  • @eb8358
    @eb8358 Місяць тому

    Polarized sunglasses are amazing when driving in the rain and mist kicked up from other cars.

  • @aspinaki
    @aspinaki Місяць тому

    I hate the non polarized tint. Polarized sunglasses give you the enhanced color without that annoying tint of non polarized.

  • @JediKnife
    @JediKnife 9 днів тому

    Me too! Polarized lenses are archaic, 1970’s tech. Totally dislike them.

  • @subash.28
    @subash.28 3 місяці тому

    Can we wear ( UV protection Sunglass ) instead of polarized ? dear sir

  • @ctrguy9502
    @ctrguy9502 28 днів тому

    I never have an issue with polarized & phones & as far a gas station screens all I have to do is very slightly cock my head.

  • @user-nx9gn5xx2p
    @user-nx9gn5xx2p 2 місяці тому +1

    1:07

  • @grahammcdonald
    @grahammcdonald Місяць тому +1

    I HATE polarised lenses.

  • @alexmag5735
    @alexmag5735 Місяць тому

    Why would I need sunglasses when I use my phone....

    • @jthompson2983
      @jthompson2983 Місяць тому +1

      I think a better question may be why would I want to remove my glasses just so I can look at my phone?

    • @alexmag5735
      @alexmag5735 Місяць тому

      @@jthompson2983 Obviously Because the phone screen doesn't look like it suppose to look. It is darker.

    • @jthompson2983
      @jthompson2983 Місяць тому

      @@alexmag5735 you made my point. Thank you.

  • @weroliera
    @weroliera 3 місяці тому

    If you drive you can’t use none polarized.

    • @attilab.2818
      @attilab.2818 3 місяці тому +3

      Wow...why not?
      I'm a professional driver, spending 10+ hours on the roads, often 7 days a week in 12+ tons vehicles.
      Never seen the polarized lenses disadvantages, except some digital screens. I've got both polarized and non-polarized and can tell you the polarized glasses significantly reduce eye fatigue.

  • @bc6790
    @bc6790 3 місяці тому

    Nice guy 😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @MolrikE
    @MolrikE Місяць тому

    👍

  • @sebastiandiego8539
    @sebastiandiego8539 3 місяці тому +7

    Absolutely i have been saying this for years polarized lenses are NOT MEANT FOR DRIVING THEY ARE DANGEROUS they are designed for fishing.

    • @attilab.2818
      @attilab.2818 3 місяці тому +2

      Yes and no.

    • @jthompson2983
      @jthompson2983 3 місяці тому +1

      Fishing and snow activities. I sell Eyewear for a living.

    • @attilab.2818
      @attilab.2818 3 місяці тому +7

      @jthompson2983
      I'm a professional driver, spending 10+ hours on the roads, often 7 days a week in 12+ tons vehicles.
      Never seen the polarized lenses disadvantages, except some digital screens. I've got both polarized and non-polarized and can tell you the polarized glasses significantly reduce eye fatigue.

    • @attilab.2818
      @attilab.2818 3 місяці тому +3

      They're not more dangerous for driving than non-polarized lenses on a bright, sunny days behind the wheels.

    • @jthompson2983
      @jthompson2983 3 місяці тому

      @@attilab.2818 you just stated the disadvantage.

  • @louskunt2.020
    @louskunt2.020 19 днів тому

    Soi boys complain like this

  • @XM394-xxx
    @XM394-xxx 17 днів тому

    Yeah...try living in the Deep South without PL 😂

    • @ShadeReview
      @ShadeReview  17 днів тому

      would you consider Dallas, Texas deep south?

  • @joeyfunny8453
    @joeyfunny8453 Місяць тому

    Dumb

  • @10oner
    @10oner 3 місяці тому +2

    Same polarized glasses are trash

  • @silverdropstang
    @silverdropstang 6 днів тому +1

    You sound like a whiny kid complaining😂

  • @emendoza3028
    @emendoza3028 Місяць тому

    i dislike how he uses crisp as a descriptive word. he uses it wayy too much and its now triggering me. next video!

  • @andresastudisho
    @andresastudisho 3 місяці тому +2

    What kind of sunglasses are you wearing at the very end of the video?

    • @webby2086
      @webby2086 3 місяці тому +2

      There called DITA Subsystem

    • @ShadeReview
      @ShadeReview  3 місяці тому +2

      We webby said they are the DITA subsystem

  • @JD-hy2pg
    @JD-hy2pg 9 днів тому

    👏