Oakley Prizm 24K is one of the new hottest lenses from Oakley. And with the limited edition release of the Oakley Kato X and Xeus featuring 24K, this has quickly become one of the most popular lenses.
Keep reading for our complete Oakley Prizm 24K Lens review. Plus the best frames that feature this lens.
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What is Oakley PRIZM 24K?
Oakley Prizm 24K is a part of Oakley’s everyday lens collection designed to enhance contrast and color while reducing glare. Plus this lens features a distinct gold lens color that pops in any frame.
We’ve highlighted the top features of this frame below.
PRIZM 24K Features
- Bronze base tint for a warmer appearance
- 11% Visible light transmission (VLT)
- Optimized for bright light conditions with contrast-enhancing
- Available in polarized and prescription options
What Conditions are best for 24K?
Prizm 24K lenses are best in bright light conditions like a sunny day.
This means these are great everyday lenses for sunny summer days where there is maximum brightness. If you prefer a lens that works in varying conditions we’d recommend you look at Prizm Tungsten.
PRIZM 24K Gold Lens Review
We reviewed a pair of Oakley Sutro sunglasses with Prizm 24K lenses (Product Link) and overall were really impressed. After wearing them every day for a week we can see why these are becoming one of the most popular lenses.
The first thing you notice about 24K? The gold color.
While Oakley has plenty of bright lens colors like Prizm Ruby and Ice Iridium, 24K Gold seems to strike the perfect balance of bright but subtle. It’s probably something to do with the gold color itself. It’s definitely bright but it’s not aggressive.
But Prizm 24K does more than just look pretty.
Overall, the bronze base tint in Prizm 24K provides a warm color to the world around you, while still providing the contrast-enhancing of Prizm technology that we always love.
Our Recommendation – Are They Worth It?
The short answer – it depends. We’d recommend Prizm 24K lenses for anyone who likes the gold color and/or likes a warm tint to their glasses (think browner than your usual black lenses).
Outside of that criteria, we’d likely recommend other lenses in the Everyday collection like Prizm Tungsten or Prizm Black.
Top Oakley PRIZM 24K Sunglasses
Encoder
The Oakley Encoder (Product Link) is the sportiest version of the popular Kato and Kato X sunglasses. Featuring large Unobtainium earsocks and nosepads these sunglasses offer maximum grip for cycling and running. Plus the large lens offers maximum visibility with Prizm 24K.
Read more in our complete Oakley Encoder guide.
Encoder Highlights
- Lightweight O-Matter frame that’s sweat and oil resistant
- Large Unobtainium earsocks and nosepads for maximum grip
- Shorter temples for compatibility with helmets
Sutro
Oakley Sutro (Product Link) sunglasses are large and in charge sunglasses. But if you’re looking for a big frame that can be used for sports and everyday life, the Sutro may be perfect.
Also, check out our full Oakley Sutro review.
Sutro Highlights
- Large performance lifestyle full-frame design perfect for big heads and faces
- Unobtainium nosepads for added grip on its O Matter frame
- Wide visor frame available in a variety of Prizm colors
Flak 2.0 XL
The Flak 2.0 XL (Product Link) features a half-frame design that’s one of the top frames for baseball and other sports. With its large Unobtainium earsocks and nosepads, the Flak 2.0 XL has great grip even when sweaty. And the larger XL lenses offer wider coverage for any face size.
Learn more in our full Oakley Flak 2.0 XL review.
Flak 2.0 XL Highlights
- Dual-lens half-frame design with XL lenses for maximum coverage
- Lightweight O matter frame that’s great for baseball and sports
- Available with prescription lenses through Oakley or your local eye doctor
Holbrook Metal
The Oakley Holbrook (Product Link) is one of the most popular Oakley lifestyle frames. Made of lightweight O Matter material, the Holbrook features a distinct squared design that looks great on round and oval faces.
Read more in our complete Oakley Holbrook review and guide.
Holbrook Metal Highlights
- Squared lens design that looks great on round and oval faces
- Metal frame design that’s lightweight and durable for all day wear
- Features a three-point fit for maximum grip while still being comfortable
Where to Buy PRIZM 24K Sunglasses?
You can buy any of the sunglasses mentioned in this post through the direct links in the section above. But if you’re interested in other frames, you’ll want to check out Oakley and its authorized retailers.
But you may want to wait to buy.
You can usually save 30%+ on new Oakleys through sales, and aftermarket sites like the Oakley Forum Exchange Areas and eBay.
To learn how to save, check out our full guide to Never Pay Retail Again for Oakleys.
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