The 9 Best Ski and Snowboard Goggles for All Types of Snow Slayers

Our favorite goggles for the second consecutive year are these high-quality goggles from household name Smith. The Squad MAGs are a pricier upgrade to the $110 basic Squad goggles because they're equipped with two of Smith's beloved ChromaPop lenses, plus an industry-leading magnetic lens change system that lets you swap lenses effortlessly in as little as 10 seconds.

The Squads have a two-layer cylindrical Chroma Pop lens that is super durable, has a 5X fog-resistant coating on the inner lens, and delivers crystal clear views of the slopes. These are our favorite pair of goggles right now, thanks to the lower profile and medium fit, which is a nice alternative to the oversized, bulkier options that tend to dominate the market.

All in all, the Squad MAG is a sick newer goggle model that provides plenty of protection, high-definition optics, an incredibly comfortable fit, and a wonderfully intuitive lens-change system for every weekend warrior.

We're pretty stoked about some of the new color schemes, and a few of the straps are even made from recycled nylon materials to help save the planet. Squad up!

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With premium goggles now running upwards of $300, Anon positioned the Sync in the middle of the pack. The Sync features nominal cuts in technology (when compared to their premium M4 goggles, featured below), and we think it's the best combination of performance and style you'll find under $200.

These goggles have a large, flexible frame that sits nicely against most faces, a lower profile than many that integrates well with your helmet, and a cylindrical shape that maximizes peripheral vision. The Sync includes two Perceive lenses, which deliver some of the best terrain-defining, contrast-enhancing optics in the game.

The real star here is the M-Fusion quick change system. Changing lenses is a simple two-step process: position the new lens close to the frame and feel the magnets draw it into place, then close the side latch and you're ready to ride. It's one of the fastest lens-change systems on the market, and easily the best in the mid-range price zone.

Add an MFI face mask — a neck gaiter with a magnet that easily attaches to a magnet in the nose arch — and you'll be dialed in, dripped out, and ready to rip, no matter how harsh and unpredictable the conditions.

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Sweet Protection originated in Norway, and has recently made a splash into the North American ski and snowboard market with some seriously high-performance goggles and helmets. And we won't be surprised if their premium Interstellar goggle becomes one of the most-worn goggles at resorts and in the backcountry all over the world.

The lenses are the big story here. Sweet makes their own lenses in house because they want to do things differently than the rest. At 2.8 mm, these lenses are thicker than most, delivering higher clarity and improved impact resistance. They have a toric shape — curved horizontally and vertically — which minimizes distortion and improves field of view in all directions.

A GORE protective vent actually vents between the two lenses to equalize pressure, thus minimizing distortion even further. A bevel on the lower edge of the goggle reflects light from the snow down to keep it out of your eyes. And their proprietary RIG (Retina Illumination Grading) technology lets in colors that enhance contrast, which makes a big difference when light is low or variable.

To top it all off, the lens-change system is incredibly intuitive (two lenses are included), the frame is reinforced with carbon fiber, and the lenses integrate perfectly with Sweet helmets. Did we mention they are priced much lower than top-of-the-line goggles from many of their competitors?

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Sometimes it's snowing sideways in the morning, then sunny with blue skies in the afternoon. And when that happens, a high-definition pair of goggles — Spy’s Marauder model, for example — is your secret weapon to keep on fighting the weather for the best pow turns, when everyone else is sheltered inside.

We absolutely love Spy's Marauder because its large, wide-angle frame and cylindrical lens (that looks spherical) provide unmatched peripheral visibility, which has helped us spot and avoid oncoming skiers on many an occasion.

The Happy lenses enhance the color and contrast of upcoming terrain, boost mood and alertness, and give us the confidence to send it safely, no matter how unpredictable the terrain. And two lenses are included one for sunny days, and one for when it's overcast.

The Deadbolt magnetic quick-change lens system is one of the quickest, yet also the most secure. Simply slide the levers, remove one lens, replace it with the next, lock the levers in place, and keep on riding. No more wasted time in the warming hut trying to swap goggles while everyone else snatches all the freshest lines.

To top things off, the RISE ventilation system pulls warm air up through vents in the subframe and pumps it out before your goggles can fog up, even when you're fully masked and chugging along all day.

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Want to ride faster, jump longer, and place higher than an Olympian? Well, that will obviously take a lifetime of practice — but you can start by equipping yourself with WildHorn goggles. They're the same eye protection that the U.S. Olympic Ski and Snowboard Teams wear in competition, so there's no doubt that they're engineered for peak performance.

The Pipeline goggles are redesigned with a cylindrical lens for enhanced optics in all planes, an even larger field of view, and 100% protection from UV rays. The magnetic quick-change system is easy to use, but a backup lens is not included.

They're loaded with flair, too — with over 70 color combinations when you mix and match your frame and lens, there's surely a combo to complement any and every skier's style.

Smith has been dominating the snow goggle industry for ages, thanks to its ever-improving lens technology, quick-change systems, and timeless style. Their 4D Mag combines the frameless style that everyone loved about their I/O series, a magnetic quick-change system, and a new 4D lens shape, for some best-in-class optics.

The big story here is what Smith calls BirdsEye Vision. These lenses not only curve from ear to ear, but they also curve downward under your eyes, thus enlarging your field of vision by up to 25%. After wearing these goggles for a few days, we were super impressed by how much more we could see out of the bottom of our goggles, which allowed us to ride harder and with more confidence.

These goggles come with two ChromaPop lenses, both delivering unmatched clarity. If you can get past the sticker shock, Smith's 4D Mag is a worthy investment as a daily driver for this winter and many more to come. For more info, check out our in-depth review of the Smith 4D Mag here.

Anon’s M4 (men's) and WM3 (women’s) feature Anon’s newer Perceive lenses, which deliver high-contrast vision and clarity. When combined with the Cylindrical Injected lens shape and a large, over-the-glasses frame, Anon delivers what they call “Wall-to-Wall Vision.” This design reduces peripheral distortion while providing an unobstructed, high-definition view of the mountain in all its glory.

These goggles have plenty of high-tech features that you'd expect from a leading goggle, like two anti-fog and anti-scratch lenses, a silicone strap that stays in place no matter how hard the impact, channel venting for maximum airflow when you need it without the breeze when you don't, and one of the fastest magnetic lens-change technologies we've seen.

But perhaps our favorite feature is Anon's Magnetic Facemask Integration (MFI). A built-in magnet connects the goggles to a face mask (included) and delivers the most precise, COVID-conscious, weather-fending fit we've ever seen in a face mask.

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If unmatched clarity is what you’re after, you can’t go wrong with POC’s Zonula Clarity Comp goggles. Clarity Comp lenses filter the light spectrum to allow intense focus over short periods of time before allowing your eyes a rest break, so you can see even the slightest bumps and variation in terrain. A toric (cylindrical) shape minimizes distortion and maximizes your field of view in all directions — vertical and peripheral.

The lens-change system isn't nearly as easy or advanced as some of the options above, but lenses can be swapped by squeezing the frame outriggers to form a gap, then pulling the lens out.

For a goggle with a medium frame, they have an incredibly wide field of view. When coupled with triple layer foam for a comfortable, secure fit, these are ready for competition racing or just for raging groomers with your crew.

And POC built these frames with bio-based materials, so you can feel better about saving the earth while you're out there enjoying it.

Dragon's goggles are known for their frameless design, and this is an update on that style that skiers and snowboarders crave. These are a medium goggle — a slightly scaled-down version of their beloved NFX2 goggle, with a slightly smaller field of vision, and at a price point that will be well worth the sacrifice to some — especially those with smaller faces.

Dragon's newest lens technology, Lumalens, delivers 100% UV protection and boasts high-definition optics, with colors so vivid it feels like you're sitting 3 feet from a 1080p television. Two lenses are included and can be easily swapped with a simple lens-change system.

Well-placed ventilation optimizes airflow and a stellar anti-fog coating helps to minimize fogging, so your goggles won't steam up when your engine is churning. We love the all-silicone strap, too, which will keep your goggles in place when you're upside down —whether it's intentional or not.

With so much style, function, and performance packed into such an affordable package, we'll be surprised if these aren't some of the most popular goggles on the mountain.