Contrast-enhancing Prizm lenses have revolutionized the sports and sunglasses industry. And now Oakley has pushed Prizm technology even further with their Prizm Everyday collection. Prizm Sapphire lenses lead the Everyday collection with a gray base lens that works great in almost every environment.
Keep reading as for our full Oakley Prizm Sapphire lens review, and the top Oakleys you can find this lens in.
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What is Prizm Sapphire?
Prizm Sapphire is a gray base tint everyday sunglasses lens designed for contrast and color enhancing to the environment around you. With a blue tint and built for bright light conditions, this is a fantastic pair for day-to-day running around. We’ve highlighted the key features of this lens below:
Prizm Sapphire Benefits:
- 12% Visual Light Transmission (VLT) perfect for sunny days and bright light conditions
- Enhanced contrast to highlight details around you with a Gray base tint
- Optimized color to make your day-to-day errands and environment pop
- Reduced glare to protect your eyes from fatigue with 100% UVA, UVB, and UVC protection
It’s also important to note the Everyday Prizm Sapphire is a completely different lens from the Prizm Sapphire Snow found in Oakley ski goggles. Keep reading as we break down exactly what this lens looks like plus our full Prizm Sapphire review.
What does Prizm Sapphire look like?
From the outside Prizm Sapphire appears as a blue color with iridium (mirrored) finish.
As you can see from the image above from the inside you don’t notice this blue color. Instead, your environment pops thanks to the contrast-enhancing Prizm features.
Are Prizm Sapphire Lenses Polarized?
Yes, Prizm Sapphire lenses are available in both polarized and non-polarized options. Both have the same 12% VLT and base tint, but the Polarized option will provide additional protection against glare and eye fatigue by blocking more sun rays than traditional lenses.
Read more in our guide here on how Polarized lenses work.
Oakley Prizm Sapphire Lens Review
We reviewed Prizm Sapphire lenses in a pair of Manorburn sunglasses and honestly think these may be one of our favorite lenses right next to Prizm Road.
Immediately after putting on the lens, you realize it definitely is dark enough with the 12% VLT but still feels lighter than say a Black Iridium Polarized. As with most Prizm lenses you really notice the contrast-enhancing if you quickly change back and forth between sunglasses and no lenses.
It still surprises us that this is a Grey base lens because it really doesn’t feel it – likely thanks to Prizm. It feels like it’s more of a Rose or Brown tint similar to Prizm Tungsten.
Keep reading we break down our final thoughts and whether this lens is worth your hard earned cash.
Are They Worth It?
We’d definitely recommend this lens thanks to its ability to go from sports to everyday life with ease. After toying around with Prizm Sapphire for a day, it’s definitely not surprising why this is one of the most popular lenses (in terms of # of frames available).
Top Oakley Prizm Sapphire Sunglasses
As we mentioned above, Prizm Sapphire is one of the most popular lenses. That means you can find this lens in almost every current pair of Oakley sunglasses.
We’ve narrowed down our top 5 frames with Prizm Sapphire for sports, mixed-use, and everyday life.
Kato X
The Oakley Kato and Kato X (Product Link) are the hottest new sports and cycling sunglasses, so it should be no surprise they made our top list. Featuring Prizm Sapphire lenses with their initial release, this frame provides maximum coverage with a great design. Read more in our full Oakley Kato and Kato X review.
Kato X Highlights
- Revolutionary rimless design that contours to your face for maximum coverage
- Adjustable rake to get the closest fit to your face possible
- Integrated Unobtainium earsocks and nosepads for added grip when wet or sweaty
Flight Jacket
Built for cycling, the Flight Jacket (Product Link) features a new brow-less design to increase upward visibility. This lightweight O Matter frame includes has Unobtainium nosepads and earsocks for added grip. Plus unlike the Kato, you can easily swap Flight Jacket lenses for your surroundings.
Check out our Oakley Flight Jacket review for more.
Flight Jacket Highlights
- Lightweight O Matter frame that’s comfortable and durable for all-day rides
- Brow-less design that maximizes upward visibility
- Large shield lens for great peripheral vision and coverage in a variety of sports
Sutro
If you’re looking for a less sporty design that can go from on the field to off, the Oakley Sutro (Product Link) has you covered. Its large shield lens still provides maximum coverage but this modern design can easily be worn out and about (Just ask Patrick Mahomes). Read more in our full Oakley Sutro guide and review.
Sutro Highlights
- Large shield lens performance lifestyle design that can be worn off the field
- Lightweight O matter design with color-matched thin earstems
- Available in a variety of Prizm and Prizm Polarized lenses
Portal
If you’re a fan of the Sutro but prefer a dual-lens design you’ll want to check out the Oakley Portal (Product Link). With a similar large lens design, the Portal can definitely be worn as a lifestyle frame especially if you have a medium to large head. Read more in our complete Oakley Portal and Portal X guide.
Portal Highlights
- Performance-lifestyle design made of lightweight O Matter material
- Large dual-lens frame that’s great for medium-large faces
- Hidden integrated Unobtainium earsocks for a clean look from the outside
Holbrook
One of the most popular lifestyle Oakley’s of all time, the Holbrook (Product Link) features a classic square lens design that looks great on round and oval faces. With its lightweight O Matter frame, despite having no Unobtainium grips, this frame is plenty comfortable for all-day wear. Be sure to also read more in our full Oakley Holbrook guide.
Holbrook Highlights
- Square lens lifestyle design that looks great on round and oval faces
- Lightweight O matter frame that’s resistant to sweat and comfortable for all-day wear
- Available in a variety of colors, plus Prizm and prescription lens options.
Savitar
If you prefer a wireframe lifestyle design, the all-new Oakley Savitar (Product Link) has you covered. Featuring a modern lens shape with sharp angles, this is a great pair that can go from running errands to an evening event. Plus this frame is available with Prizm Sapphire polarized lenses. See more in our Oakley Savitar review.
Savitar Highlights
- Titanium wire design that’s strong yet lightweight despite the thin frame
- Sharp angular design gives this wire frame a clean modern look
- Available with Prizm Polarized and prescription lenses
Where to Buy Oakleys?
If you’re looking to buy Oakleys with Prizm lenses your first stop is likely Oakley’s website or your local retailer. But you do still have options to save.
While you can’t buy Prizm lenses from aftermarket lens suppliers, you can still find new Oakleys with these lenses for up to 20-30% off.
Typically sites like our Oakley Forum Exchange areas where you can buy, sell and trade with other members offer great savings. But find out your best options to save in our complete guide to Never Pay Retail Again for Oakleys.
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