Lens Guide: Which Sunglass Lens Is Right for You?
Every Aura Shades lens blocks 100% of UVA and UVB (UV400). Here's how to pick the right one in 30 seconds.
Pick by what you do
Full sun, roads or waterPolarised cuts the glare so you squint less.
OG from $54.90, X from $69.90 →
True colours, readable screensNon-polarised keeps your watch and phone clear.
LUMO, FYRE, TORQ from $84.90 →
Spot detail on trail, road or coursePolarised High Contrast sharpens edges, zero glare.
TORQ+ $129.90 →
Dawn, dusk or under lightsPhotochromic goes nearly clear in low light.
67 Shades of Grey $129.90 →
Sunrise to midday, changing lightPhotochromic Polarised adapts and cuts glare.
Blinded $159.90 →
See the difference polarised makes
Polarised lenses filter the glare that bounces off roads, water and glass.
See photochromic in action
Nearly clear indoors, dark in full sun. No swapping pairs.
Compare every lens
| Lens | Best for | Category | Frames | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polarised | Bright sun, glare | Cat 3 | OG, X | $54.90 |
| Non-polarised | True colours, screens | Cat 3 | LUMO, FYRE, TORQ | $84.90 |
| Polarised High Contrast | Trail, cycling, golf | Cat 3 | TORQ+ | $129.90 |
| Photochromic | Dawn, dusk, night | Cat 0 to 3 | LUMO | $129.90 |
| Photochromic Polarised | All-day changing light | Cat 2 to 4 | TORQ+ | $159.90 |
Quick questions
Polarised or non-polarised?
Polarised filters reflected glare from roads, water and car windows, so bright days feel easier. The trade-off: some phone, watch and dashboard screens can look darker at certain angles. Non-polarised still blocks 100% of UV and keeps colours and screens natural. More in polarised vs non-polarised for driving.
How does a photochromic lens work?
It reacts to UV light. It darkens in strong sun and lightens in shade or low light. Because it reacts to UV, it usually darkens less behind a car windscreen, which blocks most UV.
What do lens categories 0 to 4 mean?
They rate how much light a lens lets through. Cat 0 is clear or nearly clear. Cat 1 is a light tint for cloudy days. Cat 2 is medium for everyday sun. Cat 3 is dark for strong sun, where most of our lenses sit. Cat 4 is very dark for intense glare and is not suitable for driving.
Does lens colour matter?
Yes, tint colour changes contrast and how colours look. See choosing the right lens colour for your activity.
Can I get prescription lenses?
Yes, single-vision only. See our prescription sunglasses options.
Still not sure?
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